Looking at the HB anti but can't find much in the way of reviews.
Can anyone comment on performance (compared to skater/vader etc) and durability - they seem to be pretty light, can you really chuck them a load like in their videos?
Anyone riding HB kiteboards?
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Re: Anyone riding HB kiteboards?
Jackie,
I've been riding the HB Anti 5'0" for two years now. It's been holding up well. It is quite light, the thing I watch out for most, is weighing it down on the beach, so it doesn't take off on me. When on the water, I don't worry that much. It's pretty strong. I like to ride powered; I weigh around 80 KG's. I jump strapless, but as s rule I only land the small jumps. I do big jumps, but I lose the board
. Just me.
Good luck choosing a board,
Or6
I've been riding the HB Anti 5'0" for two years now. It's been holding up well. It is quite light, the thing I watch out for most, is weighing it down on the beach, so it doesn't take off on me. When on the water, I don't worry that much. It's pretty strong. I like to ride powered; I weigh around 80 KG's. I jump strapless, but as s rule I only land the small jumps. I do big jumps, but I lose the board
. Just me.Good luck choosing a board,
Or6
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Re: Anyone riding HB kiteboards?
P.S. Sorry, can't compare to Skader, Vader, etc. It's very stiff. I'd imagine stiffer than a lot of boards. This translates in a very direct feeling and a lot of control, but it can be uncomfortable on the knees in chop.
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Re: Anyone riding HB kiteboards?
I like the HB Anti for strapless tricks. I don't have one, have tried it from friends. It seems to hold up well.
For surfing (and my taste), the Vader is a better board.
It all depends what you are looking for.
For surfing (and my taste), the Vader is a better board.
It all depends what you are looking for.
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