hi guys

i always kite with a twin tips and i am looking at getting a surfboard .I a m 85 kg and would like to tickle the waves a bit more this year ....

Any recomendations

cheers all

David

kitelements said...

hi guys

i always kite with a twin tips and i am looking at getting a surfboard .I a m 85 kg and would like to tickle the waves a bit more this year ....

Any recomendations

cheers all

David

Do you surf?

Best recommendation-just get a used cheapy surfboard about 600-602 and have a go. Cheap, easy and effective.

bellz said...

6,0 Converse.

The good looking kid with the shiny trophy has it in one.

cheers all for your tips

i am not surfing as yet . i m really into kitesurfing . that s why i d like to get more into waves and wanted to know where to start .

thanks again i really appreciate it

good wind

David

Yeah those Naish Fish's look the goods and I think would suit Perth summer conditions....I too am looking to buy something for the summer.

Who is the Naish dealer in Perth/WA? Any idea when the new range (09/10) is due?

I am also really interested in the Choptop as a summer board for Perth. Anyone out there ride one of these or have any comments?

Also will prob wait to check out the new 09/10 choptop. I believe around September may be its release?

bellz said...

poor relative said...

bellz said...

6,0 Converse.

The good looking kid with the shiny trophy has it in one.

I didnt get a trophy i got some medals

Oh well at least Reli thinks your good looking ........On second thoughts maybe that's not a good thing either.

loco4olas said...

Factor 5 said...

Yeah those Naish Fish's look the goods and I think would suit Perth summer conditions....I too am looking to buy something for the summer.

Who is the Naish dealer in Perth/WA? Any idea when the new range (09/10) is due?

I am also really interested in the Choptop as a summer board for Perth. Anyone out there ride one of these or have any comments?

Also will prob wait to check out the new 09/10 choptop. I believe around September may be its release?

Why spend $1000 on a Naish Chinese or Thai made popout with the $ going overseas-when you could get a used board here for $150 or so OR get a CUSTOM locally made board for $500-800????

Thanks Matt, I appreciate what you are saying and am a firm believer in supporting the local. I guess this also applies to the local retailers who I would support by purchasing a product from them?

Unfortunately I have'nt seen anything I like for $150. I already have a couple of old surfboards that fit in that category.

The custom is definitely an option to consider. However you dont get to demo before you hand over your money. I believe DaLewy is probably the best choice for a custom kite surfboard in Perth and I've heard mixed reports about the actual end product some friends have received (dimensions, templates etc specified not being supplied - however written on the board). DaLewy is a great shaper never the less and has some great boards out there. I may well end up with one!

Anyways, with this all said I am still keen to try out (or hear opinions on current model) some new release boards, like the choptop early next season...and take things from there.

milko said...

I have 2 small stuey martins i use for strapped riding. ones a 5'6" and ones a 5'8" ..both fantastic boards.. he is an awesome shaper and the boards seem to hold up quite well considering the beating they get.. I think if you are coming of a twin tip your best option is a small strapped surfboard.. then you can move onto the unstrapped stuff once you have that wired..

Agreed on Stuey's boards-added bonus that he's a great rider-helps when designing/shaping boards to be able to do protos and see how they perform.

Try Dave Lewis (da Lewy) a few crew having been giving him a good rap lately. Just find Murray Smith and Lewy's usually around.
Marty L from Delta is shaping boards for North and local crew at Margarets, also well worth a look.
In Lano our local shaper is Wade Freeman who has been shaping some joy boards for the gang. Pretty happy with my latest stick.
If you want his number PM me.

I am a total nob about surfing...never will do it because it is too hard for an old fart like me. However, I think all boards are cool, this is the joy of our sport.....you can enjoy large surfboards strapless on light days, or big clean waves. But it can also be heaps of fun on a skim board etc. etc.

At the moment I am looking for a board that is tough and that I will ride with straps so I can jump again. I just can't seem to make my mind up about the Naish 09 5'7" Custom Fish, or the Slingshot Celeritas Tri .......but need to rob a bank first.

www.slingshotsports.com/core/media/media.nl?id=16689&c=429740&h=eb98465eedba043118f7

Thanks all for your input ....

Now i have to do my research and i know now where to start

cheers Everyone

David

If you'd like to check out some different Kite surfboards, Choice Kitesurfing near Fremantle has the biggest range of strapped/unstrapped kite surfboards in Australia. It would be worth your while to come in and check out what we have, ask us any questions and have a good look at what different shapes can offer you.