My old boards looking like it's about to give up, so looking for a replacement or new model high performance freeride board,
Heres a few I'm keen on,
Ozone code1
shinn bronq crb4
crazyfly raptor pro ltd
xenon laluz
xenon infra
flysurfer radical 6
nobile nhp carbon
keen to hear off owners or any other similar performing boards
cheers
Can vouch for the 2018 Raptor LTD 136x41 - does everything pretty damned good for a free ride board. has made all my other boards obsolete, jumps well over other kiters ok too 
if your passing Perth you can take mine for a wirl.
Select to expand quoteRob83 said..
How about the Shinn Monk ?
Loved the monk but after the bronq I couldn't see myself getting back on one tbh, weight is one of the main points ,
Select to expand quoteSaveTheWhales said..
Can vouch for the 2018 Raptor LTD 136x41 - does everything pretty damned good for a free ride board. has made all my other boards obsolete, jumps well over other kiters ok too if your passing Perth you can take mine for a wirl.
Cheers Clay
there's little mention on rocker on the crazyfly, mid to high is the go for me up here with decent flex, so keen to hear on those points, from memory did you come off the nobile boards?
Your boards a similar weight at just over 2 kg from what I'm coming off
cheers
Unless you can Demo - just go with what you know... very expensive otherwise.
It has a whole lot more flex in the right places than my Monk. it will go well in lighter and stronger stuff, you stick it hard carving into a wave face or flats and it locks solid like rails, stomp as hard you can into a jump and it grips. One of the best things I like is the heavy landings that get soaked up in flex.
My Nobile 2Hd is gathering dust on the shelf with the Monk and other boards..
Why not buy 2 boards - one for general wave conditions and one for big air.. acceleration in the flats between sets is what helps throw you up there...
Go on, treat yourself Cauncy. You know you deserve it!
www.nomadkiteboarding.com/#
Select to expand quoteSaveTheWhales said..
Unless you can Demo - just go with what you know... very expensive otherwise.
It has a whole lot more flex in the right places than my Monk. it will go well in lighter and stronger stuff, you stick it hard carving into a wave face or flats and it locks solid like rails, stomp as hard you can into a jump and it grips. One of the best things I like is the heavy landings that get soaked up in flex.
My Nobile 2Hd is gathering dust on the shelf with the Monk and other boards..
Why not buy 2 boards - one for general wave conditions and one for big air.. acceleration in the flats between sets is what helps throw you up there...
You're describing the bronq?
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You're describing the bronq?
Sorry no - the 2018 CrazyFly Raptor LTD.
The 2018 model is thinner and better flex pattern than previous models.
I tried the crazyfly raptor carbon one, it's very nice to ride.
Not as stiff as a pro model board but not as soft as a monk or something.
I was kind of surprised how well it cuts upwind given the rocker, but I was riding back to back with a tona pop which only goes upwind in 50 knots plus.
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What about the ocean rodeo?
Seem they have a cult following, the smaller models might suit here, I see them as an additional board for those odd days though , Carnt comment much as I've not had a run on them
cheers
Select to expand quotecauncy said..FoS said..
What about the ocean rodeo?
Seem they have a cult following, the smaller models might suit here, I see them as an additional board for those odd days though , Carnt comment much as I've not had a run on them
cheers
Ive found it difficult to get a demo.
But for cutting through chop is excellent
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Hey Cauncy
Thumbs up for Nomad Carbon Wave
Owned most of the boards you mentioned still have my Shin Bronqs Heritage,
Crazy fly Ltd but absolutely hands down will grab my Nomad Team Wave base carbon model.150 x43 for my 100kgs but rides like a lot smaller board.Fast,carves,jumps,light strong,tail flex,11mm concave,
no fuss great board.Got the carbon fins and handle.
Just a ripper Twin Tip.
As close as you can get to TwinTip surfing.
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Hey Cauncy
Thumbs up for Nomad Carbon Wave
Owned most of the boards you mentioned still have my Shin Bronqs Heritage,
Crazy fly Ltd but absolutely hands down will grab my Nomad Team Wave base carbon model.150 x43 for my 100kgs but rides like a lot smaller board.Fast,carves,jumps,light strong,tail flex,11mm concave,
no fuss great board.Got the carbon fins and handle.
Just a ripper Twin Tip.
As close as you can get to TwinTip surfing.
Even the non-carbon version is a cracker.
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Can vouch for the 2018 Raptor LTD 136x41 - does everything pretty damned good for a free ride board. has made all my other boards obsolete, jumps well over other kiters ok too if your passing Perth you can take mine for a wirl.
136 x 41 seems small, is that the go for dedcated jumping board, curious what weight and height are you?
Looking for a board that can ride well powered for jumping so @ 95kg. Not sure what size to go? Looks like rocker is also desired.
Hey Rich, I am exact same weight as you and find that 136 x 41 is a perfect fit for freeride. As you progress you find smaller boards feel so much better....next time u are over powered, try and borrow a 133 or smaller, sooooo much fun
U don't want too much rocker either, unless ur into freestyle....
what board are u on at the moment?
Select to expand quoteRichoa said..SaveTheWhales said..
Can vouch for the 2018 Raptor LTD 136x41 - does everything pretty damned good for a free ride board. has made all my other boards obsolete, jumps well over other kiters ok too if your passing Perth you can take mine for a wirl.
136 x 41 seems small, is that the go for dedcated jumping board, curious what weight and height are you?
Looking for a board that can ride well powered for jumping so @ 95kg. Not sure what size to go? Looks like rocker is also desired.
Im 5'5 and 75kg,
I'd say it has medium rocker, the board at 41cm, is wider than id normally use but have adjusted the straps n pads further back so my heel is closer to the edge for better control..
I have recently changed thoughts from narrow, after seeing the king of air guys all on big wide boards for acceleration into jumps..
Realistically most jumps where I kite - have very short run ups that you need to accelerate for big airs.
Like Gilly says - the 136x41 or 140x42 would be ok.
I would recomend the Neon coloured pads and fins or the Neon Ltd board.
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Hey Rich, I am exact same weight as you and find that 136 x 41 is a perfect fit for freeride. As you progress you find smaller boards feel so much better....next time u are over powered, try and borrow a 133 or smaller, sooooo much fun
U don't want too much rocker either, unless ur into freestyle....
what board are u on at the moment?
Cheers great info, currently riding 141*43 ace, which i would keep i think as locally it can blow then drop. So prefer to change board than set new kite.
i bought a cab custom @142 x 43. But was a mistake as virtually over powered same time as the ace.
thinking going around 138*41 mark but 136 might be something i should not rule out.
thanks also Stw for response
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really would love a nomad, simon is from my neck of the woods and i only hear great stuff about his boards, itd be a 2nd board though when we get some decent ground swell, itd be a wicked downwinder option from my place to sbend or gero to coros, itd be made for it, its between the crazyfly and new bronq as my main but with a wanting to try the xenon infra, arghhh
Looks like my board.
My Nomad Team Wave with Carbon Fins
150 x43 cm
Best carving TTip
On the planet.IMO
Simon from Nomad says
8cm longer and a touch wider than what's your usual.
