new board

Stay connected in the wind. This forum is for anyone who rides the wind, winter or summer, on whatever board suits their fancy. Share the stoke, find out where people are going, ask any question, share your discoveries, and discuss any esoteric idea you may have related to the pursuit of wind. Please keep it positive.

Moderator: MK

Post Reply
Haruba
Posts: 6
Joined: Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:07 am

new board

Post by Haruba »

I am a beginning kiter and can get up on a 142 cm2 bidirectional board in good wind pretty well. I got a recommendation for a light wind board and I wanted to ask others what they think?? The board is a Liquid Force Kite Fish 5'3" unidirectional board. It has straps that can be removed. Has anyone tried this board and how hard is it to learn to use a unidirectional board? Unfortunately, I live a way out of town and it is hard for me to get in for lessons or to try a board like this when I have time off. I usually kite on Mille Lacs. I have to drive over a half of an hour to get there and it is pretty frustrating for me when the winds aren't quite up to snuff. I really appreciate any of your thoughts on this.

Mark
JRN
Posts: 2001
Joined: Fri Oct 07, 2005 6:38 pm

Re: new board

Post by JRN »

I just got one, but have only ridden it twice. I would say that it isn't a good beginner board, mainly because you must jibe or ride toe-side to go the other direction. I does go well in light wind, however, and is fun in waves. Otherwise a giant twin-tip, like a door, is still the best light wind weapon. I am also seeing other riders choosing the O.R.MAKO KING which can be riden either way, as a twin tip, or a directional, but don't know how it does in very light conditions. Good Luck!
WARNING:
I AM AN UNREFORMED SERIAL FLIRT!!
(please respond accordingly ;^{})
Haruba
Posts: 6
Joined: Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:07 am

Re: new board

Post by Haruba »

Thanks a lot for the info. Has any one else used the MAKO KING and what do you think of it? I think it looks really great and it has me really interested.

Mark
Jason_L
Posts: 130
Joined: Thu May 25, 2006 4:35 pm
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Re: new board

Post by Jason_L »

you should also check out the Liquid Force Lowrider 165cm

Developed in San Diego where it's usually 8-11mph wind.

http://liquidforcekites.com/product/boa ... /lowrider/
johnz
Posts: 475
Joined: Wed Nov 27, 2002 10:12 pm
Location: Minnetonka, MN

Re: new board

Post by johnz »

You might also want to check out the Slingshot Glide (149) or the Misfit 146.

I like having a larger board, I think of it as an 'insurance policy' for when you finally get some time off of work, get permission from your significant other to go kiting, then get to the beach and the wind is lighter than expected! :evil:

I wouldn't advise trying to learn on a directional, but save it as you progress for the waves!
John Z
Midwest Mountaineering/Slingshot Regional Team Rider
RobH
Posts: 592
Joined: Wed Nov 27, 2002 11:34 am
Location: Buffalo - Lake Pulaksi

Re: new board

Post by RobH »

Allot of nice lightwind boards out there that will work well for you, almost everyone makes one. THe good news is 2011 boards are coming out and there are allot of 2010 boards on closeout. Check out the Cabrinha Plasma, Underground boards in addition to the boards posted above.
Rob Hyland
Cabrinha Shop Rider / Lakawa Team Rider
Post Reply