hey im looking at a North XRide board. Just trying to find a board that can handle the chop and is ok in small waves. Any comments. Thanks.

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I have last years , great board - they changed the core to wood this year so can't comment on it, last years was great so this years could only be better with the wood core.

Hi Pump it up,

Yes the X-Ride is awesome in the chop. It has good flex to soak up the jarring and a full concave to help it hold a nice edge in powered messy conditions.

The rounded rails, nice flex and surf style fins make it more forgiving in waves than the average twin tip.

The boards are sweet. You are welcome to demo our 135 or 141 X-ride if you like.

We are available every windy day at Pinnaroo Point.

Good winds,

Hi Pump it,

I demoed one of Darren's 09 Xrides at Pinnaroo. Awesome grip & fantastic through the chop. (My skill level is beginner/intermediate)
However, I'm struggling to come up with the dosh. Been looking for alternatives but haven't seen anything, so saving my pennies.
(Any good deals coming up Darren???)

Has anyone compared the Xride to the Cabrinha Caliber, I'm trying to decide between the two. Anybody elses experience would be appreciated.

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Has anyone compared the Xride to the Cabrinha Caliber, I'm trying to decide between the two. Anybody elses experience would be appreciated.

Hey mate i have not compaired these two boards but i have a 2008 xride i personally like the xride it is realy easy to make ground when you are heading up it is realy good in the chop good for jumping it is a realy good all round board
my mate has a 2009 xride there is very little diference between the two

Hey Thorn
I have a 136 calliber, with the new sync backless binding, i demo'd one of darrens X-Rides, and the board are pretty similar, x-ride is a bit lighter, but the caliber carves so well, and the flat middle section is really forgiving for landings. The sync bindings take a bit of getting used to, best to set them up by watching the video on the website, But the x rides staps are really snug too.
Two really good boards and the same price.
Kite addiction stock both and you can trade in your old stick. I got $400 for a 2007 144 switch, and just another $600 for the new board.

regards

todd

Thanks for both of your replies, Todd I'll go and see Kite Addiction in the morning. It was interesting what you said about the Caliber and carving as other reviews have been raving about the way the Xride carves. Sounds like I won't be making any mistakes with either board.