T5?

I once saw Dan from Cardboards with a prototype board that he could bend with his hands like it was a paddlepop stick. Not sure how many hard landings it could handle, but would certainly be fun finding out.

Hey Nick
Sounds like you are looking for the Shinn Monk - it fits that bill exactly.
Do yourself a favour try one. If you cant find one give a me call & I'll sort it for you. They are available on the east coast now.
I havent had a chance to try the new Super Shinn yet but that may suit you even more if ur still freestyling.

Is the monk similar to the original Shin Pro? I have ridden that one

Yo Nick definitely give the shinn monk a go such a smooth board with a wicked feel to it, you can cruise with it or go as hard as you want , the laluz is also a very nice board with similar qualities, but the monk gets my vote, I've flogged it for over a season and she's still looking good, I've passed it around ,and never had a negative response,kiteworld .com has done some unbiased reviews on most boards maybe have a look, good luck.

dachopper said...

Is the monk similar to the original Shin Pro? I have ridden that one

Nothing at all like the Shinn Pro Nick. Though that was a pretty nice board in its day.
Trust me - Im a retailer now :-) - just give the Monk & the Super Shinn a run. Then decide for yourself.
Where are you these days ? Still in Newy? Let me know & I'll organise to get the boards to you myself. No gain for me at all in this - just for old times sake.

We've had the Super Shinn in for quite a while now but I still havent had a chance to give it a run. Its not been like any seabreeze season you remember Perth delivering.
I tend to go by others reports in any case but still cant give you any personal reports on the Super Shinn. A FIFO took it for 2 full weeks and didnt get one day out during his 2 weeks in town !!!
I'll pm you with any news I do get.

mmmm..... many options !