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craigu

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craigu

WA, 24 posts

16 Feb 2012 3:18pm

I'm a newbie kiter with one more lesson to go, so I'm after buying a kiteboard (already purchased kite, harness etc).

I'm interested in a second hand Shinn Player for sale but after reading reviews i'm unsure how difficult it would be for a learner to use. Everything I've read indicates this is an awesome board but will it be so far out of my league as a learner I wont be able to use it?
I want a board with some longevity so I'm not interested in a basic learner board that I have to upgrade next season.
The board is the right size for my weight so i'm just after advice on how user freindly it is in the chop for a beginner.

Any advice appreciated.

Cheers
Craig

mbucat

19 posts

mbucat

WA, 19 posts

16 Feb 2012 3:36pm

I just upgraded from my learner board (Cabrinha Rival 145) after half a season. I'll keep it for light wind days, but I wouldn't ever recommend anyone getting a big board like that to learn on. It doesn't really make that much of a difference. Get a board that will last you.

Anyway, I upgraded to a second hand 2011 Shinn Monk (135x42). Very different to my old board, but I absolutely love it! The guy I bought it from was selling it because he was mainly using his Shinn Player. My understanding is that the Player has more pop than the Monk, but the monk is better cutting through chop. Otherwise similar boards(?).

So, if you've found a good deal for that board then I'd totally go for it. You won't regret it.

mbucat

19 posts

mbucat

WA, 19 posts

16 Feb 2012 3:37pm

P.S. I'm 6'3", 85kg.

chr15j

QLD

31 posts

chr15j

QLD, 31 posts

16 Feb 2012 5:47pm

I doubt it would hinder your progress in any way, but the player is aimed at the slightly more hardcore freestyle end of the market so it would probably be a while before you appreciate the true ability of the board. I ride the Supershinn which is sort of in between the Monk and the Player. i can't recommend Shinn boards highly enough. If you could get hold of a monk it would probably be the better option, but then I guess if your buying secondhand that isn't always an option.

mbucat

19 posts

mbucat

WA, 19 posts

16 Feb 2012 5:11pm

Just checked the classifieds for this shinn, and if you are looking at that one in Innaloo, it is the same guy I bought my Monk from.
I'd be interested to hear his reason for selling the Player when he told me that he was selling the Monk becasue of the player.
Board was very well looked after and in good condition.
He is easy to bargain with. I knocked $50 off the price without any argument ($500). You could probably talk him down to $500 if you had the cash with you there and then.

craigu

24 posts

craigu

WA, 24 posts

16 Feb 2012 5:38pm

mbucat said...

Just checked the classifieds for this shinn, and if you are looking at that one in Innaloo, it is the same guy I bought my Monk from.
I'd be interested to hear his reason for selling the Player when he told me that he was selling the Monk becasue of the player.
Board was very well looked after and in good condition.
He is easy to bargain with. I knocked $50 off the price without any argument ($500). You could probably talk him down to $500 if you had the cash with you there and then.

Thats the very one (or a very big coincidence if it isn't). I'm going to take a look this evening.

Interesting to hear about his reason for selling the Monk, I might delve a little deeper into that one when I see him tonight. Although it could be he had personal reasons for selling the board that he didn't want to share with a stranger...fair enough.

We've already agreed a good price and if its in a good condition as you say I reckon I'll go for it.

puppetonastring

3619 posts

puppetonastring

WA, 3619 posts

16 Feb 2012 10:55pm

Theres no way you "wont be able to use it".
Yes it is an advanced level board but that just means that non beginner types will appreciate the best it has to offer. To you, at your stage, it will just be another board till you skill up into it.
In saying that there are far better boards for beginners - for sure. Anything with more flex etc will offer a far more comfortable ride. The freestyling hotshots out there with their super high performance boards are sacrificing comfort for the performance they want/need. As a newbie there is no advantage taking the drop in comfort. Esp if you are not going to be riding flat water all the time.
IMO go for something more suited to freeride than freestyle. By the time you are demanding what freestyle boards have to offer your 2nd hand Shinn Player will be well out of date.

By the way - The Super Shinn & the 2012 Monk are now in store.

Arrived today - finally. Demos available on both.

craigu

24 posts

craigu

WA, 24 posts

17 Feb 2012 12:03am

puppetonastring said...

Theres no way you "wont be able to use it".
Yes it is an advanced level board but that just means that non beginner types will appreciate the best it has to offer. To you, at your stage, it will just be another board till you skill up into it.
In saying that there are far better boards for beginners - for sure. Anything with more flex etc will offer a far more comfortable ride. The freestyling hotshots out there with their super high performance boards are sacrificing comfort for the performance they want/need. As a newbie there is no advantage taking the drop in comfort. Esp if you are not going to be riding flat water all the time.
IMO go for something more suited to freeride than freestyle. By the time you are demanding what freestyle boards have to offer your 2nd hand Shinn Player will be well out of date.

By the way - The Super Shinn & the 2012 Monk are now in store.

Arrived today - finally. Demos available on both.

Thanks for the advice, however, the board was in mint condition so I couldn't resist and bought it!

Can't wait to give it a go, so if any of you guys see a beginner face planting constantly on shinns flagship freestyle board that'll probably be me. Feel free to say hello and give me some tips on how to ride it!

allano

188 posts

allano

WA, 188 posts

17 Feb 2012 5:43pm

You will be fine on the player
I taught my daughter on one and she loved it
easy to plane , light and stiff to keep an edge..

Enjoy

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