how do I choose the right twin tip for my size and ability , does it really make that big a difference? As you get better to you go smaller?
Size will vary board to board, person to person. Some one with a one kite quiver will want a different board to someone with a full quiver. The only real way to decide what suits you is to demo as many as possible. Borrow a friends board etc, talk to the guys selling the gear, read the forum gear reviews and ask questions on a specific board.
That site recommends really big boards. I'm 90kg (beginner) and according to that site my 138x42 board is too small even in moderate wind?
The gear calculator site also seems to say that for a beginner the board needs to be narrower at the tips and a standard board should be more rectangular. Why? Yesterday I watched an experienced rider on a massive board that was narrow in the middle and wide at the tips. It was amazing what he did with this thing and I fairly sure it was singing to him as he rode along.
I'm interested in getting a larger board. Ideally something I could reach for when I rig a 9m and the wind drops a bit but I can't be bothered rigging a 12m. But primarily for use in low wind with a 12m.
Nice site though.
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That site recommends really big boards. I'm 90kg (beginner) and according to that site my 138x42 board is too small even in moderate wind?
Hmm it depends where you're from. Up here in the tropics, winds are lighter so to me what you've said makes sense, a 138 is too small. I have a 136x42 Cardboards and it's great in anything over 14knots. And that's with a 15mt Cabrinha. But as a true light wind board, nah... Way too small. I would need at least a 142. I weigh 78-80kg and not a beginner. So if I struggle in light winds you'd sink!
Select to expand quotewaxman said..
Size will vary board to board, person to person. Some one with a one kite quiver will want a different board to someone with a full quiver. The only real way to decide what suits you is to demo as many as possible. Borrow a friends board etc, talk to the guys selling the gear, read the forum gear reviews and ask questions on a specific board.Select to expand quotecauncy said..
What is your ability
It's for my son who is just starting to land back rolls, got jumps with grabs. He like to play in chop and we kite flat water too. He is 48 kilo 155cm tall, confident iin the water. Have a 7 meter and a 9 meter. Just curious more if I should go the best model board in the range or will it be too advance for him is he better with mid range
Select to expand quoteNissey said..waxman said..
Size will vary board to board, person to person. Some one with a one kite quiver will want a different board to someone with a full quiver. The only real way to decide what suits you is to demo as many as possible. Borrow a friends board etc, talk to the guys selling the gear, read the forum gear reviews and ask questions on a specific board.cauncy said..
What is your ability
It's for my son who is just starting to land back rolls, got jumps with grabs. He like to play in chop and we kite flat water too. He is 48 kilo 155cm tall, confident iin the water. Have a 7 meter and a 9 meter. Just curious more if I should go the best model board in the range or will it be too advance for him is he better with mid range
Even as a beginner, no board is really 'too advanced' for someone, you can get up on any twintip, some boards just make it easier when you're learning. The biggest thing that define different boards are their rocker and/or flex. For example:
Your beginner or entry level boards have a low rocker and high flex. A lower rocker will get you on the plan early (helping you get up) and go upwind easier. High flex will be more forgiving in chop and landings and therefore be more comfortable to ride. These characteristics in a board are key and desirable when learning.
As you progress from this stage you may want a different board that has different characteristics for different styles. A board with high rocker and low flex will give more pop, for your freestyle and low powered wakestyle moves, but the trade off is it's harder to go upwind and less comfortable in chop. You may choice a board with a high rocker and a mid flex if you're hitting lots of obstacles such as kickers and rails.As with choosing anything, go to your local shop and have him demo a bunch of new boards and see which one he likes best for his current riding style and don't get fixated on boards suitable on it's price range. The most expensive board in a brands range, will most likely be its pro-freestyle board, with a higher rocker and less flex, this made of higher-end materials to provide the strength to the rocker and overall stiffness and therefore be a more expensive board. But it might be the worst board he demos on the day, due to his preference.
Shut the front door!
Area 7432 cm2, 47 cm wide by 179 cm long,narrower at the tips with a moderate rocker
Light Wind Board Size:Area 7426 cm2, 47 cm wide by 158 cm long,rectangular with a flat rocker
Normal Board Size:Area 5900 cm2, 44 cm wide by 149 cm long,narrower at the tips with a moderate rocker
High Wind Board Size:Area 4860 cm2, 40 cm wide by 135 cm long,narrower at the tips with a moderate rocker
At his level of riding he could ride anything. If you ask him he may already know what sort of board he would like to try. Once he starts riding well powered and actualy using the board to generate pop as opposed to using the kite it will be more critical to get the right board under him. Some board manufactures make grom boards aimed towards aspiring young freestylers.
What board is he using now?
He has a Jamie pro, he likes this but still goes on about his best armarda which we lost to the current about six months ago. We learnt together on a Naish momentium which is mine now and he didn't like. The armarda is what he got up and riding on. the Jamie is good but am thinking I might have that as it's bigger 133 by 40 mines is only 130. We have been at it almost a year and I'm only just getting dry turns and feeling confident so thought a bigger board might help. Which leaves me with the perfect Chrissy present for my boy a new board, just what to get. Who makes the grom boards as most of what I've looked at needs a heavier person.
Don't choose one that's blue or green on the bottom, unless you're riding in orange water it will be very hard to find.
Sounds like you could make a quiver of boards ? include boots board .
Easy to change boards rather than kites.
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Sounds like you could make a quiver of boards ? include boots board .
Easy to change boards rather than kites.
what do you mean, arnt boots only for the super experience and how do the changing of boots effect the kite. isn't books more for c kite and wake style. We have Neo and dice north kites he mainly rides neo but thinking to buy a north evo
Boots probably are not a good idea.
You could just look at replacing the best board that was lost?
Or you could go for a free ride board around the 130 size they are generally very comfortable to ride and track up wind well. They won't hold him back on any hooked in tricks he may want to try.
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Boots probably are not a good idea.
You could just look at replacing the best board that was lost?
Or you could go for a free ride board around the 130 size they are generally very comfortable to ride and track up wind well. They won't hold him back on any hooked in tricks he may want to try.
been trying to get another best but can't find that particular one again, so was looking at there new range and thats when I got confused as they have so much to choose from, light wind board, strong wind board ect. He liked the look of the procreater. I love there straps they feel like your wearing comfy sneakers.
That looks sick, but it's a boots board and quite big if you did choose to run straps on it. He could ride it but wouldn't like it as much as the armada.
www.kitepower.com.au/collections/kitesurfing/twin-tips
Select to expand quoteNissey said..dafunk said..
Sounds like you could make a quiver of boards ? include boots board .
Easy to change boards rather than kites.
what do you mean, arnt boots only for the super experience and how do the changing of boots effect the kite. isn't books more for c kite and wake style. We have Neo and dice north kites he mainly rides neo but thinking to buy a north evo
I should say high rocker board ? for powered flat days unhooked. with boot option ?
fast freeride for choppy mid power ,most used
flat water=wake style
choppy water=freeride
waves=surf board
boots are a bit scary n fun ;-]
Select to expand quoteNissey said..
He has a Jamie pro, he likes this but still goes on about his best armarda which we lost to the current about six months ago. We learnt together on a Naish momentium which is mine now and he didn't like. The armarda is what he got up and riding on. the Jamie is good but am thinking I might have that as it's bigger 133 by 40 mines is only 130. We have been at it almost a year and I'm only just getting dry turns and feeling confident so thought a bigger board might help. Which leaves me with the perfect Chrissy present for my boy a new board, just what to get. Who makes the grom boards as most of what I've looked at needs a heavier person.
What doesn't he like about the Jamie pro compared to the armarda ?
early planning , load n pop , soft landings ,top speed ?
ps never ridden either lol
Select to expand quotedafunk said...Nissey said..
He has a Jamie pro, he likes this but still goes on about his best armarda which we lost to the current about six months ago. We learnt together on a Naish momentium which is mine now and he didn't like. The armarda is what he got up and riding on. the Jamie is good but am thinking I might have that as it's bigger 133 by 40 mines is only 130. We have been at it almost a year and I'm only just getting dry turns and feeling confident so thought a bigger board might help. Which leaves me with the perfect Chrissy present for my boy a new board, just what to get. Who makes the grom boards as most of what I've looked at needs a heavier person.
What doesn't he like about the Jamie pro compared to the armarda ?
early planning , load n pop , soft landings ,top speed ?
ps never ridden either lol
I think it was the foot straps and that what he initially felt confident on, his only 11 so prob doesn't really understand the difference, he like the Jamie but thinking to get another style board may I will have the Jamie and him something new
i have just got to say - you are a legend of a mum, and he is one lucky kid
respect! 
