Need a freestyle board for ligther winds for my 200 lbs/+90kg, for when I struggle to much on my 12m and my 135x41 Crazyfly Bulldozer or RRD Poison 132x41.

Not interested in Spleene Doors or Session or that kind of board. I know they are light wind weapons but that not what I am looking for.

SO I guess not for super super low winds, but for more days and especially better upwind after trick than now.

Thinking e.g. Nobile XTR 140x46, LF WLF ltd. or that kind of board with some length and width.
Any suggestions/experience?

Have a look at Flyboards,great upwind ability, asymetrical with top pads and straps. I use as light wind board Flyradical L 139*43 since Im only 82kg the size is perfect for me ( with 10.5m kite), for your weight XL could be also an option though it is very big 144*46.
Cheers

Steen,
The 2009 Nobile NHP 137*44 might be the board you are looking for. The NHP is just a fraction smaller than the Nobile XTR 140*46. The NHP 2009 will offer very fast acceleration and excellent upwind ability, which are the key ingredients for kiting in the lighter winds. The 2009 NHP being a tad smaller than the XTR will feel much more nibble and overall more fun to ride. Naturally the XTR will have a better low end in really light winds when comparing to the NHP.

I am considering 50Fifty 140x41 or NHP 134x42 as main board. Won't the 137 be less than optimal in higher winds unless ridden with boots? It's a fairly expensive board for the purpose as I mainly ride higer wind/smaller boards.

Or would it also rock with straps in 18-25 knots?

But you clearly understand what I am looking for: Not a back & forth board but a freestyle board

I am probably thinking a 2009 board for this ligther wind purpose

Steen,
Are you planning have one board to do it all or will you be keeping your other two boards you mentioned? In my last comment my understanding was that you were keeping the other two boards as your moderate/high wind boards, and were looking for a high performance light/moderate wind board. I mentioned the 2009 NHP instead of the 2010 NHP as the 2009 if only really used in lightwinds can offer a really powered up feel, race upwind and plane real early due to the fast rocker.
If you would rather go towards the 2010 NHP which is a better all round board when compared to the 2009 NHP, then the other boards you own will be no longer be needed. You mentioned that that you were looking at the 2010 NHP 134*42. I think this would be a great all round board, however you still might not get that loaded low end, great upwind drive needed for lighter winds. Just so we are on the same page... what sort of starting wind range do you want to be using this new board in?

I cant see that the Nobile XTR 143X48 is limiting me to do anything that I can do with smaller boards (at light wind).
My second board for 15kn' and up is the North X-ride 136

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IWB said...

Steen,
Are you planning have one board to do it all or will you be keeping your other two boards you mentioned? In my last comment my understanding was that you were keeping the other two boards as your moderate/high wind boards, and were looking for a high performance light/moderate wind board. I mentioned the 2009 NHP instead of the 2010 NHP as the 2009 if only really used in lightwinds can offer a really powered up feel, race upwind and plane real early due to the fast rocker.
If you would rather go towards the 2010 NHP which is a better all round board when compared to the 2009 NHP, then the other boards you own will be no longer be needed. You mentioned that that you were looking at the 2010 NHP 134*42. I think this would be a great all round board, however you still might not get that loaded low end, great upwind drive needed for lighter winds. Just so we are on the same page... what sort of starting wind range do you want to be using this new board in?

Sorry for the confusion.
I plan to have 2 TT's.
I will probably sell the ones I got now and get either a new RRD Poison or a Nobile NHP or 50/50 - That board is for 16-18 knots and up.
And then I want to get the light wind freestyle board I am asking about. To ride from 12+ knots and up to I can use the smaller board.
I didn't realise you talked the 2009 large NHP in your first post. Will see if I can find one.

i use the nobile 2009 xtr 140x46 for light wind. with my 90kgs it pairs nicely with a 13m kite in 13-18knts. it is restrictive to a point, but as good as its going to get in those conditions.
upwind technique is slightly different to smaller boards, but the nobile xtr seems to grip and go fairly well. edging takes a bit of effort because of the width, it likes to run flat and fast.
pop is good, and in 13 knots, it feels like a normal freestyle board.
nobile fins are grippy.. and on hard landings watch your knees. oh and pads and straps are crap

cheers james

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Steen2000 said...

Sorry for the confusion.
I plan to have 2 TT's.
I will probably sell the ones I got now and get either a new RRD Poison or a Nobile NHP or 50/50 - That board is for 16-18 knots and up.
And then I want to get the light wind freestyle board I am asking about. To ride from 12+ knots and up to I can use the smaller board.
I didn't realise you talked the 2009 large NHP in your first post. Will see if I can find one.

I use 2 boards for light winds, Underground Stella 2010 1.44x46 for absolute best bottom end and the one I would recommend for you, as I am just a 75kg hobbit.
The other board I like a lot and that is really underated is the Cabrinha Prodigy 1.47x43
The NHP 134x 42 as your main board is a good choice, so would the Underground Styx 1.35

Seems like a few people have found some good boards in this post.
I discovered Lost Cause 140x43 boards were going cheap as not long ago. I picked one up and it feels like a SS Glide in low wind, but you can still throw it around like any smaller freestyle TT board. Has quite a bit of flex, but still loads and pops really well. I dont know how it all works so well..it just does.

Go the XTR, you won't be dissapointed.

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Wisha said...

Seems like a few people have found some good boards in this post.
I discovered Lost Cause 140x43 boards were going cheap as not long ago. I picked one up and it feels like a SS Glide in low wind, but you can still throw it around like any smaller freestyle TT board. Has quite a bit of flex, but still loads and pops really well. I dont know how it all works so well..it just does.

I agree. Also picked up one of them for about $200. Its been great