board showed up today and I got my first paddle, all I can say is that it is friggin fast. I am going to do some GPS stuff in the next week.
Haven't weighed it but it's really much lighter than the 12-6 from last year. I am going to do some gps runs next week. Seems very fast as well.
what size would suit someone who is just over 6ft and just under 100kg for use in choppy river conditions ?
whats the difference between the hrs and carbon boards ?
14' hrs x 30 Falcon weighs about 18kgs (mine does) so I would go carbon if your racing. Nice boards but I would recommend demoing as for me the weight IS a big issue so much so that I am considering returning mine and getting something lighter.
Good luck
brusier, how much lighter is the carbon ?
i dont intend to race, so a small weight difference doesnt really concern me.
does the carbon have any other advantages apart from the weight ?
I've sat and read this post for a while now.
Why is weight at the forefront of most riders minds with no thought to momentum ?
I've got the HRS 14 x 30 as well as a full carbon Coreban Dart with 8kg difference between the two.
Imo, unless you are at the pointy end of racing or carry a board a long way to the water, the weight issue is totally over thought by the 90% recreational rider.
Having the light Dart, why did I buy the big HRS ?
It's bullet proof...carbon isn't if treated with disdain.
It's super stable on the bumpiest days so punching swell and fighting boat wake are of no consequence.
It's under $2k and a trade later on doesn't lose you a week's salary.
If your an average punter wanting to participate, consider why they have 2 constructions in the first place and look at the advantages of the weight for us hacks and leave the pro construction to the top end riders which is who its designed for and R&R'd by.
...and BTW, the 14 x 27.5 HRS is similar weight to the 14 x 30 carbon. Maybe 2kg in it max I reckon.
supanimal, thanks for your comments.
What made you get the 27.5" rather than the 30" ?
what is your approx weight ? and what conditions do you use your HRS in ?
what years model is your 14'x27.5" ?
Rode the big beast this morning. Loved it.
I reckon we are both on winners for our intended purpose.
Buy the carbon 27.5 for racing and you got the pigeon pair.
Getting back to the 12'6"
Does anyone have an accurate weight for the HRS 12'6" x 27.5". Any new ride reports? Thanks.
Does anyone have an accurate weight for the HRS 12'6" x 27.5". Any new ride reports? Thanks.
