Hi,

After reading through what reviews I could find I figured I would like to find people who have ridden these boards so they can give a comparison/recommendations between them. For choppy conditions looking at progressing in freestyle and learning new tricks while still being able to use the board to go freeriding.

80-85kg, 6'2. I was planning on picking either the:
2014 138 Liquid Force LFX
2014 136 Fone TRAX HRD
2013 135 LaLuz. (138?)

What I want from the board:
- predominantly to be used for freestyle but also functions freeriding
- good for progressing new tricks, softer landings
- good upwind performance
- good pop
- good with straps (possibly change to boots later)
- comfortable on the body/knees if I'm riding long sessions

Typical conditions to be used in:
- choppy water, ocean break
- 15-25 knots so looking for good lower end upwind performance (15-18 knots)

Thanks

I can vouch for the lf lfx its a really nice board and superlight, its got a bit of flex so its pretty comfy when you are riding in a bit of chop but not so soft as to feel spongy. I ride in boots and got it to progress my freestyle as I did not feel comfortable jumping etc in straps. I am very pleased with it and prefer it to my other board 2013 north jaime pro. I have not really ridden it with straps though so not sure if it would feel different but it is definitely worth a try. Also the build quality is unreal compared to other boards lf really make an effort to make a nice board.

I just bought a Xenon Lalaz 135,have ridden it twice,powers upwind and cuts thought the chop unreal,quality build,soft comfy pads,I like it

+1 for the laluz, the infra is more freestly and copes with boots, had a go of an older trax looked the goods but far too stiff, the 2hd nobile 2013 might suit but a tad heavy, north xride, flyboard radical very nice, but if all where layed out for me to choose I'd grab my shinn anyday

cauncy said..

+1 for the laluz, the infra is more freestly and copes with boots, had a go of an older trax looked the goods but far too stiff, the 2hd nobile 2013 might suit but a tad heavy, north xride, flyboard radical very nice, but if all where layed out for me to choose I'd grab my shinn anyday

Agreed, that's why you need to really try them at length. I'd choose the laluz over the shinn (and I have) but that doesn't make either one better, it depends on what feels right for you.

Go the 135. I used to ride a 135 and I'm heavier than you. Sounds like the right board for your intended use. Good pop, soft landings, good in chop, good for progression in straps.

smokedvw said..

Sadly I cant demo any of the gear mentioned. :(

I'm thinking of the Laluz, has anyone tried the 135 and 138. Curious on which size I'm 82 kg.

Since apparently boots will not work with this board, what would be the reason to go with a 135 or 138. I figured it might be nice down the line if I wanted to try boots but if its the case that the Laluz is not deisgned for boots then that doesnt make sense.

I guess I'm trying to decided between the two sizes and the +/-'s for each.

I have just bought a 135 Xenon Laluz am I am 86 kg,at 82 kg I would go the 135,I demo quite a few TTs from 132 - 138,the bigger boards felt aweward when I was doing transistions and I felt the smaller boards did not go upwind so easy,I think getting the right size ,eg length and width right is just as important as the brand you chose

I can certainly vouch for the laluz. I have a 135 and love it have not tried the others tho

But you know what they say on seabreeze
Demo demo demo
Lol