HELP on tt

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gregbarnes
gregbarnes
NSW
3 posts
NSW, 3 posts
7 Feb 2010 9:01pm
Hi i ahve been considering buying a freestyle twin tip. I have tried my freinds board but istruggle to go upwind.

I am 75 kg and am wondering if anyone could suggest some good boards that are also very easy to cut upwind but also good for air. Thanks
waxman
waxman
SA
1390 posts
SA, 1390 posts
7 Feb 2010 8:34pm
Nobile 555, T5 are great intermediate boards that go upwind easily and jump well they are allso very forgiving.
lex123
lex123
NSW
511 posts
NSW, 511 posts
7 Feb 2010 9:21pm
North X-ride or Jamie Pro would be good, failing that try a Cabrinha Calibre
kitepilotoz
kitepilotoz
QLD
181 posts
QLD, 181 posts
7 Feb 2010 8:37pm
If you struggled on your mates board it's probably to small
Size is a major factor often overlooked for things like graphics
Your weight, size of kite, wind range & skill level should determine
what size board will suit you. Most TT's are very similar from most
major brands. One option is Cardboards web site can help you
decide & design a board to suit.
Andrash
Andrash
WA
637 posts
WA, 637 posts
7 Feb 2010 6:51pm
...I don't think the problem is with the boards....all boards go upwind quite well, otherwise noone would buy them....just refine your skill on whatever board you have before you rush out and buy another.....I think there are some good info on how to go upwind on the AKS site, and plenty on this forum as well....
cwamit
cwamit
WA
1194 posts
WA, 1194 posts
7 Feb 2010 7:38pm
kitepilotoz said...

If you struggled on your mates board it's probably to small
Size is a major factor often overlooked for things like graphics
Your weight, size of kite, wind range & skill level should determine
what size board will suit you. Most TT's are very similar from most
major brands. One option is Cardboards web site can help you
decide & design a board to suit.


what they said ^

I'm your weight.. a 133cm long by 38cm wide board works for me ok.. under 130cm long and you will struggle more to get upwind.
Briz
Briz
SA
97 posts
SA, 97 posts
7 Feb 2010 10:29pm
...Even stuff like width of spread between your footpads can make a big diff. My upwind was helped a lot by bringing footpads closer together (still around shoulder width), but more splayed out. Helped me gain leverage/ stomp down with the rear heel heaps easier- leading to way easier upwind progress. Good luck.
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