hi all,
as I like to buy locally when I can...has anyone got any opinions on stonker kiteboards? especially for the more rotund kiter? (read fat)
I see em now and again but looking for a professional opinion.
cheers
grog
I've been riding the stonker boards for several years and love em'. There are two different types. They make a flex design that's sandwich press construction. The other is a very stiff type board which are hand shaped and a really top of the line board. Personally i prefer the stiff type as i ride bindings. Most crew go for the flex design and I'd recommend a 135 or larger for the heavier guy. They've got a real flat rocker which makes it easy to get up wind and the flex makes for good pop, and it cuts straight through chop. Plus they have really sick graphics and are an awesome twin tip.
cheers
Kungfu
No brainer get a stonker board.
i ride the "stiff hand made 133" i am 94kg and it works for me!
If you live in VIC get down to the shop / factory the service they provide is second to none.
I have the new Flex thin type, its not the lightest but has grate flex and I didn't want to spend a G on a board...
kinda off topic but .. Alex and the crew at stonker will look after you - Had my windsurfer repaired by them and it was a awesome, professional job. Service second to none..
