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INfiniDIE
INfiniDIE
WA
478 posts
INfiniDIE INfiniDIE
WA, 478 posts
6 Sep 2007 10:03pm
1st thing:

Are they actually made of Cardboard? like egg container cardboard or more in the area of space shuttle cardboard?

2:

New 08 range coming out within days form now just to let u lads know,
around $850 is that a good price for a custom board?

3:

Testicles? I mean Testimonies?
Spacemonkey!
Spacemonkey!
SA
2288 posts
Spacemonkey! Spacemonkey!
SA, 2288 posts
6 Sep 2007 11:53pm
1: No they are not made of cardboad
2: Yes 850$ is a good price do some searchin.
3: They ride good, you can PM me if you want to Demo my 130.

*Am associated with cardboards
ran
ran
VIC
333 posts
ran ran
VIC, 333 posts
7 Sep 2007 7:49am
every season someone has to ask "are they made of cardboard" i suppose they set themselves up for that one.

850AUS for a custom, well when u consider that in most other areas a custom anything costs more than a standard mass produced item, so id say 850 is pretty good, considering most boards ive seen are a bit more than that.

as far as testicles, id say you will need big ones to ride the new Pro model as that is one fast bloody board!!
Josh K
Josh K
QLD
318 posts
Josh K Josh K
QLD, 318 posts
7 Sep 2007 9:10am
kiteboards are stupidly over priced when u consider the price of a wakeboard. 850 is a good price.
gerard
gerard
QLD
175 posts
gerard gerard
QLD, 175 posts
7 Sep 2007 10:58am
Wakeboards have got to be cheap to try and get people to do it. Very over rated that sport.
t o b y
t o b y
WA
530 posts
t o b y t o b y
WA, 530 posts
7 Sep 2007 10:53am
wakeboards are a different construction that is a little cheaper.

the supply chain has a little bit less fat on it aswell.
sunseeker
sunseeker
QLD
1203 posts
sunseeker sunseeker
QLD, 1203 posts
7 Sep 2007 2:39pm
Supply and demand determines the price - wakeboarding has been around a lot longer than kiteboarding so I'm guessing there may be a bigger market worldwide for wakeboards???
LouD
LouD
WA
642 posts
LouD LouD
WA, 642 posts
8 Sep 2007 3:29pm
If you,re looking for a new board, wait a few weeks for the Coronation boards to hit Oz. Word is they,ll be a similar price to Cardboards. I have to say I have only seen them and not yet ridden one, but judging by quality of construction, technology, and great graphics, I cant wait to try one.

Apparently demos will be available in a few weeks.
kitecrazzzy
kitecrazzzy
WA
2184 posts
kitecrazzzy kitecrazzzy
WA, 2184 posts
8 Sep 2007 6:14pm
a cardboard designed one is good, dont buy a second hand custom one unless you can try it first cus they some times suck due to the buyers lack of boarding designing skills. they are a very strong board, good graphics and reasonable price
Felix KF
Felix KF
NSW
169 posts
Felix KF Felix KF
NSW, 169 posts
9 Sep 2007 7:40am
Just got my first Cardboard a few months back. Totally stoked with the board and it has surpassed all my expectations. The guys at the factory are really good at converting what you say you want in to a board that delivers. The customer service was phenominal. I've tried and owned quite a few boards over the last few years and this one's a keeper. I also liked the idea of getting behind an Aussie manufacturer. The quality of the board is as good as any Ive seen. At that price its a no brainer.

Yes I sound like a pimp but I'm just really pleased with the board and the service I got. I have no association with Cardboards and I paid full price for mine.
cwamit
cwamit
WA
1194 posts
cwamit cwamit
WA, 1194 posts
9 Sep 2007 9:08am
quote:
Originally posted by Felix KF

Just got my first Cardboard a few months back. Totally stoked with the board and it has surpassed all my expectations. The guys at the factory are really good at converting what you say you want in to a board that delivers. The customer service was phenominal. I've tried and owned quite a few boards over the last few years and this one's a keeper. I also liked the idea of getting behind an Aussie manufacturer. The quality of the board is as good as any Ive seen. At that price its a no brainer.

Yes I sound like a pimp but I'm just really pleased with the board and the service I got. I have no association with Cardboards and I paid full price for mine.


Ditto

Have owned 4 boards, and ridden couple of others brands from mates and cardboards is so far the best i have used for all round conditions...Graphics looks sweet too! Once you get the board you will be pleased.
INfiniDIE
INfiniDIE
WA
478 posts
INfiniDIE INfiniDIE
WA, 478 posts
9 Sep 2007 12:52pm
quote:
I also liked the idea of getting behind an Aussie manufacturer.


Well so do I mate, provided they're well made, full bodied and blonde...like susi mai for example.
RayQ
RayQ
WA
638 posts
RayQ RayQ
WA, 638 posts
9 Sep 2007 4:16pm
stamp
stamp
QLD
2800 posts
stamp stamp
QLD, 2800 posts
9 Sep 2007 9:41pm
quote:
Originally posted by INfiniDIE

quote:
I also liked the idea of getting behind an Aussie manufacturer.


Well so do I mate, provided they're well made, full bodied and blonde...like susi mai for example.

its a pity she is german
LouD
LouD
WA
642 posts
LouD LouD
WA, 642 posts
9 Sep 2007 7:50pm
Found some photos of the coronation boards. Look wild. Check out the photo section.
cwamit
cwamit
WA
1194 posts
cwamit cwamit
WA, 1194 posts
9 Sep 2007 8:04pm
quote:
Originally posted by stamp

quote:
Originally posted by INfiniDIE

quote:
I also liked the idea of getting behind an Aussie manufacturer.


Well so do I mate, provided they're well made, full bodied and blonde...like susi mai for example.

its a pity she is german


The words "wurst kopf" comes to mind... sorry Germans not my second language neither is English come to think of it.
INfiniDIE
INfiniDIE
WA
478 posts
INfiniDIE INfiniDIE
WA, 478 posts
10 Sep 2007 11:07am
quote:
Originally posted by cwamit

quote:
Originally posted by stamp

quote:
Originally posted by INfiniDIE

quote:
I also liked the idea of getting behind an Aussie manufacturer.


Well so do I mate, provided they're well made, full bodied and blonde...like susi mai for example.

its a pity she is german


The words "wurst kopf" comes to mind... sorry Germans not my second language neither is English come to think of it.


Pity? ever heard of German Cheerleader P.... ill let you figure the rest out.
Mr X
Mr X
QLD
6 posts
Mr X Mr X
QLD, 6 posts
10 Sep 2007 10:21pm
I'd recommend a carboard to anyone. How is this for service, One Sunday after destroying a board I decided to design and order a cardboard over the net on their site. Five days later after it had been delivered I was riding it! Quality was just as good as most other brands and performance was equaly as good. The only problem I found with carboards was that they offered too many graphic designs to choose from!!!
Barnzy
Barnzy
NSW
25 posts
Barnzy Barnzy
NSW, 25 posts
10 Sep 2007 10:25pm
That, Mr X, is what I call a service!
It has made me think about my next board purchase.
Barnzy
Mr X
Mr X
QLD
6 posts
Mr X Mr X
QLD, 6 posts
10 Sep 2007 10:28pm
It's handy to know. If you destoy a board one weekned, if you've got coin just order a new one for the following weekend
NJPornstar
NJPornstar
WA
790 posts
NJPornstar NJPornstar
WA, 790 posts
10 Sep 2007 8:34pm
Cardboards Rock.
Ive had a bunch of them, and always been

Fittings go together fairly easily compared to most boards n all the construction is great.

Dans a good guy too.If your not happy with your own design custom cardboard your the fussiest mother ever.
mpkb
mpkb
3 posts
mpkb mpkb
3 posts
10 Sep 2007 9:02pm
A mate of mine bought a cardboard board, had a problem with it and it broke in the middle. Rang Dan and he replaced it straight away no questions asked. Provided they perform well I reckon the test of a manufacturer is how they stand behind their product and it looks like these guys do.
brewster
brewster
WA
3 posts
brewster brewster
WA, 3 posts
11 Sep 2007 9:16pm
Hey Guys, just wondering what cardboard style most of you's went for? Freeride or the wake?
Matt
ran
ran
VIC
333 posts
ran ran
VIC, 333 posts
12 Sep 2007 8:37am
i go wake, but freeride is the most popular, they have new styles coming out this week.
mrbonk
mrbonk
NSW
483 posts
mrbonk mrbonk
NSW, 483 posts
16 Sep 2007 12:14pm
I love my Cardboard. I got a go on several of the earlier prototypes and was immediately hooked. I've been riding them ever since.
INfiniDIE
INfiniDIE
WA
478 posts
INfiniDIE INfiniDIE
WA, 478 posts
16 Sep 2007 11:42am
So would you recommend a carboard as a first time board? im thinking wakestyle or freestyle.

Would cardboards be good for bindings too?

thanks for the help lads. been a great help. oh and Cardboards lied to me, said new range was out within 10 days and that was 12 days ago...whinge.
NJPornstar
NJPornstar
WA
790 posts
NJPornstar NJPornstar
WA, 790 posts
16 Sep 2007 12:01pm
They are delayed cause there's trouble with a late shipment of fittings.
This is a pretty standard problem for everyone.

Yep you can spec binding fittings.
Go a wake style board if your kiting flat water, if your heading out wide the free ride is the go. It will turn better.

Im also hanging out for my NEW one.
kitecrazzy
kitecrazzy
WA
77 posts
kitecrazzy kitecrazzy
WA, 77 posts
16 Sep 2007 12:19pm
they have a special insert for bindings thats worth getting as you put a hell of a lot of more force on the board than with straps. (i think, im going off info from some one else after i riped an insert out from a kiteloop to fail.
ran
ran
VIC
333 posts
ran ran
VIC, 333 posts
17 Sep 2007 8:45am
quote:
Originally posted by INfiniDIE

So would you recommend a carboard as a first time board? im thinking wakestyle or freestyle.

Would cardboards be good for bindings too?

thanks for the help lads. been a great help. oh and Cardboards lied to me, said new range was out within 10 days and that was 12 days ago...whinge.


Should be up any day now.......
AaronB
AaronB
QLD
50 posts
AaronB AaronB
QLD, 50 posts
17 Sep 2007 6:12pm
I herd you can put your own graphics on it at no extra cost is dat right?
Bigwavedave
Bigwavedave
QLD
2057 posts
Bigwavedave Bigwavedave
QLD, 2057 posts
17 Sep 2007 7:05pm
yep. I get my logo on my boards. Good for photo time and when they race out to sea in 7 knots of tide!
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