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surfing a kite board?

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Created by Andy T > 9 months ago, 27 Mar 2014
Andy T
WA, 325 posts
27 Mar 2014 8:39PM
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Is surfing on a kite surfboard a realistic proposition or are the dynamics of a kiting surfboard going to be a pig of a surfboard?
The North X surf was supposed to be a crossover but looks like just a larger version of the whip.

werty
WA, 119 posts
28 Mar 2014 12:05AM
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maybe for kiters who surf but surfers who kite have a surfboard for surfing

Nuking
NSW, 83 posts
28 Mar 2014 8:29AM
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I've been riding a 5'10" firewire that I can surf and kite with although I would not pick that to surf on above any of my other boards. It's only slightly under volume but very heavy. BHowever having a board I can use for both when traveling has its benefits.
This board is 29.5ltr and at 80kg my optimum is about 31-32lts, but most of the kite branded kite boards are around 22lts and would not be surfable.

iandvnt
QLD, 581 posts
28 Mar 2014 8:58AM
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been trying for years for crossover board - fail so far 4 me. simply like a smaller kitesurfboard than board for surfing.

NitrousOxide
NSW, 96 posts
31 Mar 2014 4:48PM
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I kite on my surfboard. It's a 6'4" quad which surfs well in good waves, it kites okay but is a little stiff and long making for a bumpy ride and the wax wears off quickly. It's great when you get into a nice down the line wave but otherwise not ideal and it's getting trashed quick despite 6 ounce glass.....

I'm going to bite the bullet and get a kite specific surfboard. Maybe the f-one mitu pro or surf model and just keep them separate

COL
NSW, 554 posts
31 Mar 2014 6:26PM
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Andy T said..
Is surfing on a kite surfboard a realistic proposition or are the dynamics of a kiting surfboard going to be a pig of a surfboard?

The North X surf was supposed to be a crossover but looks like just a larger version of the whip.


The North X Surf is a great crossover board and yes it is a larger version of the Whip. Does both jobs very well. More of a lighter wind kiteing board. My 2009 Slingshot SST is great for both also, surfs really well, a bit fragile kiting & a bit more light wind orientated also.
Having said that, my 5'10" WAM is my fav & I wouldn't be surfing that.
Col

austin
671 posts
31 Mar 2014 4:10PM
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or just kite a surfboard

paddled out a few times on my Almerick 5'10"

++ not a heavy lifeless sack of shoe that won't sick to your feet

laurie
WA, 3858 posts
1 Apr 2014 9:09PM
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You can never have enough boards.

Unless space is an issue, a board for each sport & spot is a must!

Andy T
WA, 325 posts
1 Apr 2014 10:16PM
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Couldn't agree more Laurie... but a board for each sport and for each dependent adds up very quickly. Last count 5 windsurfers, 6 surf boards and 3 kite boards.
very hard convincing the wife I need another kite board

stjepan
NSW, 124 posts
2 Apr 2014 10:15PM
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i use a twin tip for waves and enjoy it to much



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