What surfboard for paddle and kite?

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elequ
elequ
WA
12 posts
WA, 12 posts
31 Jul 2010 2:04pm
I am looking for a new surfboard option.

I was riding an old epoxy tuff lite, that I had straps added to. It was awesome!

I could take the straps off and paddle surf it, then strap it up and kite surf it.

The only problem was every now and then I would snap it in half... I am tired of getting it repaired. I really need a board to paddle surf and kite surf, as me and my wife work and kite out of a VW transporter. With 2 twintips 4 kites and 2 surfboards, we really need one of them to be a hybrid due to space requirements.

I was thinking of a f-one Signitaure 5/8 or 6/0, mainly cause of the bamboo, or a custom jobbie.. but was wondering if anyone had any better ideas
coreyb
coreyb
WA
463 posts
WA, 463 posts
31 Jul 2010 3:52pm
Sounds like your off the idea of kiting a regular surfboard. So how about surfing on a kiteboard. They are a bit heavier, but they still work great.

I have used the Choptop 5'8 for both and like it, or if you get better waves a Converse 6'3 or 6'4 would be the go.
elequ
elequ
WA
12 posts
WA, 12 posts
31 Jul 2010 6:37pm
@coreyb > yeah, surfing on a kiteboard is gonna be the way to go.

@Smedg > Wow! I love the easy to remove straps and leash. Cool idea.

hmmmm... both look great. I guess ill hafta go demo them.
Emanjay
Emanjay
WA
115 posts
WA, 115 posts
31 Jul 2010 10:37pm
Wainman-still pondering myself??? They promote them as kite+paddle boards....
Emanjay
Emanjay
WA
115 posts
WA, 115 posts
31 Jul 2010 10:39pm
How about Wainman-they promote them as kite/paddle boards...
Rhys McClintock
Rhys McClintock
NSW
995 posts
NSW, 995 posts
1 Aug 2010 1:20pm
Where do you normally paddle surf? That makes a big difference to what board i'd reccomend...
aspiring
aspiring
VIC
9 posts
VIC, 9 posts
1 Aug 2010 1:46pm
Hi Guys im also looking for a kite board that i can surf manly in the perth slop but hopfuly down south as well. IV been kiting for one season on a twin tip and have surfed a little bit i am 185cm and 82kg thanks
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