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1fox > 9 months ago, 25 Sep 2021

1fox

184 posts

25 Sep 2021 4:57pm

The 10' and 11' longboards from Kalama Performance look nice?
Has anyone ridden it?
What about the quality?... Kinetic, Cobra, which factory?

Aloha,

Emeboy

NSW

399 posts

28 Sep 2021 8:08am

I've got a 10ftr on order and hoping to get it by Xmas.... they do look very sharp.

Wouldn't think there would be many in the country yet...

1fox

184 posts

2 Oct 2021 8:02pm

Keep us updated, please :)

Kinetic factory.
These are the dimensions and will be available in Australia early next year. To order contact me.
9'0"x 28"- 108 liters
10'0"x 28"- 121 liters
11'0"x 28"- 133 liters
9'2"x 30"- 126 liters
10'2"x 32"- 160 liters

justaddwater

NSW

763 posts

16 Oct 2021 2:24pm

Kinetic factory. Impressive! What construction are they going to be ?

fester

350 posts

30 Mar 2022 9:50am

Any feedback yet anyone ?

Kisutch

450 posts

30 Mar 2022 10:44am

I surfed the 9x28 longboard SUP today, my friend's. It's got thin rails, not much rocker, nice brushed carbon, light and looks tough as nails. it was super fun- fast and turned surprisingly well off tail. My friend loves it, he had Imagine 9x28 by Kalama before, new one is big improvement.

BigZ

190 posts

30 Mar 2022 11:11am

I have a 9'2x30x126. Very good construction. Looks very similar if not identical to Infinity. Very light and bullet proof. Great shape for a heavyweight like me (240 pounds). Super stable, turns well, nose rides well. Not a high performance board but very versatile and super fun. And the steal at that price.

justaddwater

NSW

763 posts

30 Mar 2022 6:42pm

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Kisutch said..
I surfed the 9x28 longboard SUP today, my friend's. It's got thin rails, not much rocker, nice brushed carbon, light and looks tough as nails. it was super fun- fast and turned surprisingly well off tail. My friend loves it, he had Imagine 9x28 by Kalama before, new one is big improvement.

I'm happy to hear they have a flat rocker,as imo the old imagine boards had way to much rocker,I never surfed one just an observation,my comment is based on needing a board that paddles well,stoked to hear about the construction though ,looking forward to seeing one in person.

Kisutch

450 posts

31 Mar 2022 1:51am

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justaddwater said..

I'm happy to hear they have a flat rocker,as imo the old imagine boards had way to much rocker,I never surfed one just an observation,my comment is based on needing a board that paddles well, stoked to hear about the construction though ,looking forward to seeing one in person.

Yeah my friend felt same way about the rocker and the new Kalama has 10L less volume and is way lighter than the Imagine, kind of felt better in every way. I'm fired up to try this board again.

Not that it matters, but the I dig the look, they didn't sand the paint back as much so the brushed carbon look is kind of understated.

margeaux

QLD

59 posts

31 Mar 2022 8:03am

They sure do look impressive and after 15 years of experience playing around with different shapes Dave would of nailed this one!
Construction wise you can't go wrong with kinetic factory carbon pvc wrap light and bullet proof and tested over time
I'm frothing to get mine in a couple of months will give feedback on 10/28 & 9'2/30 when they arrive

Hoppo3228

VIC

820 posts

31 Mar 2022 11:34am

Price?

rattlinbones

43 posts

31 Mar 2022 8:50am

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justaddwater said..

I have the older 9'8" x 29 and yes, has lots of rocker however combined with rails that thin out a good bit towards the tail, it does make it easier to turn and definitely an advantage in a beach break. Bit harder to get on to fat rollers though.
Anyone got a website link for the new boards?

justaddwater

NSW

763 posts

31 Mar 2022 11:51am

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Hoppo3228 said..
Price?

Hoppo prices are on the Kalama /AU website,a bit disappointing no fins supplied!As that can be An extra $150-200,it seems they are infinityUSA quality,but definitely cheaper,even with the added expense of fins ,but most of us have plenty of fins laying around not being used so still a pretty good deal,hanging out to see / feel one in person