macboy
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Posts: 3146
Registered: 15-10-2007
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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Mood: They're ALL good ideas. Right up until they become BAD ideas.
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Looking for a board - got one!
So, I'm in the middle of a MONSTER project here at work and it's paying $$$$$. I was toying with the idea of treating myself to a crispy new kite BUT
I have the crispy new Access still barely used and really, I don't know what kind of kite I'd want anyway. Not yet.
So, the thought was that I treat myself to an official kiteboard to supplement the plyboard stack I got goin' on. Any recommendations for a board that
will be one of the ones that gets me up on the water for the first time and will favor our generally light winds? Anyone looking to rid themselves of
one so they can buy a new one? Used or new, all that matters is that the board is right for me. (175lb, winds norm 8-12kts)
Or should I find a different "treat" and stick to the plyboards - I'd never blame the board for any lack of success I have on the water.
KC07 - Certified Chronic
Rev Shockwave | Brooza II 3 | BusterII's 3/4/5 | Hornet 1.5
Reactor II 5.5/6.9 | AccessXC 10 | Frenzy 12 | PsychoIII 13 | Speed2 12 | Speed3 15 | SA2.5 19
Bomba 15 | Phantom 15/18 | Venom 13 | Slingshot T3 9/11/14m
Skis, Ski Skates, Nobile RM Pro, MBS Pro 90, Kailolo 5' 11" Custom Phish, Kailolo 5'9" Custom Phish, Plyboard, Proof 151,
FlydoorM, F-One 198, Coyotes, Comp XR+, and the BEST WIFE IN THE WORLD!
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
~ Thomas Edison
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dylanj423
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Registered: 24-1-2008
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Your quiver looks pretty good... you going to NABX???
Maybe instead of gear, you should take a trip:Ange09:
WHAT I FLY:
Flysurfer Soul v2 12m, Soul 15m, Soul v2 21m
Flexi Rage 1.8m, Jojo RM 3m, Flexi Blurr 3.5, Flexi Blade 4.0m, Flexi Blade 4.9m, Flexi Blurr 5, Jojo RM 6m
WHAT I RIDE:
Kite Skates, Libre Full Race, GI Conflict 106, OR Mako 140, Spleene Door 159
What I Am In The Market For: Peter Lynn Vapors, Weatherproof Kite Buggy Bag for Libre, PL or Flexi Small Buggy to Tow With, Flexi Pro Link Handles,
Flexi Lines, Flexi Kite Killers
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macboy
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Posts: 3146
Registered: 15-10-2007
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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Mood: They're ALL good ideas. Right up until they become BAD ideas.
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Okay, so I caved in. JUST ABOUT added a kite to the quiver but opted instead for a Liquid Force Proof 151 with LF Comp pads & straps! Now I'll
have a whole new reason to celebrate the coming of the open water up here in the frozen north.
If that board can't get all of us boys up here finding successes on the water I'll eat my shirt. And no, I've not given up on the plyboards, likely
never will - I just needed to give myself a "pat on the back" splurge and this seemed right for me. I figure I'll have the full set of plyboards
finished come spring and as long as I can find some more el cheapo Litewave straps we'll have four rideable boards to play with, all different sizes
with one "prover" for those of us (like me) that would like to know it's me, not the board :embarrased:
KC07 - Certified Chronic
Rev Shockwave | Brooza II 3 | BusterII's 3/4/5 | Hornet 1.5
Reactor II 5.5/6.9 | AccessXC 10 | Frenzy 12 | PsychoIII 13 | Speed2 12 | Speed3 15 | SA2.5 19
Bomba 15 | Phantom 15/18 | Venom 13 | Slingshot T3 9/11/14m
Skis, Ski Skates, Nobile RM Pro, MBS Pro 90, Kailolo 5' 11" Custom Phish, Kailolo 5'9" Custom Phish, Plyboard, Proof 151,
FlydoorM, F-One 198, Coyotes, Comp XR+, and the BEST WIFE IN THE WORLD!
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
~ Thomas Edison
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