picker said...

After a real raceboard, for this coming season.

Looking at the North race LTD, or should i be looking at something like the cab or airush? looking at getting it sooner rather than later.

Thanks for the Advice.

AP

If you are looking for a real race board then I think you should buy my second hand Airush Monaro V4

Airush are doing a few demo days over your side of the paddock in the coming weeks:
St Kilda (the Zoo) this Saturday 11/8
Sydney (KitePower) this Sunday the 12/8
Sunshine Coast Kitesurfing Friday 24/8 or Saturday 25/8
So if you can make it to any of those days they have my Monaro V4 with them that will be available for Demo

damo when is perf having an airrush demo day :(

Sunday is city2surf dude!

Thanks for the idea's men.
Would be keen to hear some independent advice from someone who has ridden these of has one, but not trying to sell me one..?

I have had a 2012 north since May
Happy with it and goes great.
Taken about 3 months to get the hang of it but totally worth it

My only criticism is the fragile nature of these boards, having had one twintip for about 5 years and it copes all sorts of sh!t. It takes some getting used to how delicate these race boards are. While learning you will crash and burn plenty of times and find yourself under over and wrapped around the board in way you never thought possible so I certainly wouldnt be going for the best lightest board money can buy first up till you get your own skills dialed in

I wonder if the thai built mikes labs are heavier because they have more glass, or they simply dont have the manufacturing capabilities and prowess of the parent company and they simply add a bit more resin and filler and stuff to make them a little easier to mass produce without defects

archie00 said...

Damo - what is the plan for Sydney on Sunday? Where/When?

I believe that it will be a Dolls Point at 11:30 on Sunday but all the info should be in the events section here on SB


Dusta

Perf will be having a 2013 Airush Demo Day on the first windy day after the gear gets here

They are charging $1900 for board, plus freight - which can be quite a lot. Fins extra and suggested ones cost over $600 (but well worth it). Most cost effective full race boards seem to be the Cabrinha and the new Monaro. One idea would be to buy these, but upgrade the fins. The step down - Sectors are very well priced.

Can someone answer what the CAB 2012 raceboard is like?

Not sure if this was given any airtime.

mike's board build quality is second to none. there are bunch of fragile windsurfing formula boards around here made by him, some 10 years old, still light and holding up well. my gut feel is that thailand production can't match his abilities, so more stuff or altered construction is necessary. he just can't keep up with the demand.