All these replies and no mention of the SHINN King Gee. ???
The only light wind board Ive ever known to perform like a regular TT.
If you are disgruntled by what the market offers in esky lids (weren't we all) its time to demo the King Gee.
We have free demos available Aust wide.
Select to expand quoteYorksBoy said..
Buy skim board they are good light wind toys
^ what he says. Only just started playing around with skim but I would say if you want a new challenge in otherwise pretty tame conditions, buy a skim. I bought a crazyfly after demoing one from my friendly local shop on a day that I couldn't hold ground on my standard monk twintip+zepher, to going upwind at an angle that I couldn't believe-and that was my first ride. The crazy fly can easily be ridden backwards to get back up wind after my mostly failed direction changes.
If you're afraid of falling over lots and feeling like a beginner again (personally loved the excitement you get when first starting) you might not enjoy it. Otherwise, give one a go, its a whole new challenge. Next time its 10-12 knots if you're down south at least hit up Westoz for a demo and you might be suprised as I was.
Select to expand quoteharlie said..
Litewave Wing. I tried several big boards and this is the only one that didn't feel like a big plank.
Any thoughts on:
Litewave Design 161 Wing
or
Cabrinha Stylus 165
I have selected these two to ask about simply because both are available in the Buy and Sell section of seabreeze at an affordable price.
Select to expand quoteKiwiDave said...harlie said..
Litewave Wing. I tried several big boards and this is the only one that didn't feel like a big plank.
Any thoughts on:
Litewave Design 161 Wing
or
Cabrinha Stylus 165
I have selected these two to ask about simply because both are available in the Buy and Sell section of seabreeze at an affordable price.
What, the litewave is like lining up an a380 to land, as a flat water low wind board it's great, very similar to the spleen door
I just got back to California after 6 weeks in Australia with family and kited as much as possible. Meaning I finally got to use my King Gee which came in October and I did say I would write a review after I got it. Bottom line it does not feel like a light wind board but easily goes me an extra 2 knots on any kite in my quiver. Let me explain what I mean. I have ridden and tested a few light wind boards and they are very clunky, carve very badly and you would not even try and do any kind of tricks on most of them. While the King Gee is a big board 150x50 it does not feel like a big board on the water. It gets up and plaining very quickly, carves really nicely and I was able to do jumps, back rolls and forward rolls as easily as any other TT board in my quiver. The advantage it has given me is that if the wind is a little marginal or gusty certain kite size say 12m I could use the King Gee for good effect to give me more in the lulls. Worked particularly well in a couple of Southerlies. Overall a great board that does not feel like a light wind board. Highly recommend adding it to anyones quiver.
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I just got back to California after 6 weeks in Australia with family and kited as much as possible. Meaning I finally got to use my King Gee which came in October and I did say I would write a review after I got it. Bottom line it does not feel like a light wind board but easily goes me an extra 2 knots on any kite in my quiver. Let me explain what I mean. I have ridden and tested a few light wind boards and they are very clunky, carve very badly and you would not even try and do any kind of tricks on most of them. While the King Gee is a big board 150x50 it does not feel like a big board on the water. It gets up and plaining very quickly, carves really nicely and I was able to do jumps, back rolls and forward rolls as easily as any other TT board in my quiver. The advantage it has given me is that if the wind is a little marginal or gusty certain kite size say 12m I could use the King Gee for good effect to give me more in the lulls. Worked particularly well in a couple of Southerlies. Overall a great board that does not feel like a light wind board. Highly recommend adding it to anyones quiver.
It seems to be very even on foot pressure for a 150cm long board, so you tend to use more of the centre of the rail. When you edge it, because of the curved rail, most of the rail underwater is a bit more between your feet. I guess that's why it feels smaller on the water.
Select to expand quoteRickyDee said...
You should look at a Flysurfer Flydoor XL. I'm a similar weight to you (115kg) and this is the only TT that will get me going in under around 13kts, and I have tried a lot of TTs. Although it's a big board (170x50) it is surprisingly light and agile for its size. I have a 3 year old model, so I would guess the latest version is even lighter & better.
I've had a couple of great sessions on my Flydoor XL lately. Definitely feels smaller that it's size - at 170x50 it looks like a monster next to anything else. The centre fin on the heel side rail really improves upwind performance.
I also have a Shinnster which I love, but obviously is a totally different style of riding. But it's very flat and efficient and excellent in LW.
I've not tried the Flydoor L yet but that might also work if you don't want something so large.
