Why don't you look into flexier boards to begin with? Xenon Rayo for instance? Or the above-mentioned Monk? Trax is really on the stiff side of things - not the board I'd pick if I was looking to ease the load on my knees. In terms of sizing - 137 will be too large for you - even 136 is pretty big for a 71kg rider.Cretesurfer wrote: ↑Fri Mar 23, 2018 1:10 amHi guys
I am about to buy the fone Trax HRD 136 x 40.5 or the 1.37 x 42.
I am 71kg i have been ridden a Jaime pro until now and I would like to switch into a new board.
Has anyone ridden the 1.36 or the 1.37?
I know my weight is for the smaller one but I am worried a bit, because I have had a knee surgery, I would like it to have a bit more flex and more stable.
Does anyone have an opinion about the spray? I ride only in choppy conditions and it is important, not to splash to much water on your face all the time....
I really would appreciate any help because I can not find a trax to test around here to how it rides.
F One Trax Hard Light tech
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Re: F One Trax Hard Light tech
I have send an email to f one to propose a flexier board, I explained my knee problem, but they still suggested the trax.
Is it stiff like the Jaime or stiffer?
Have you ridden it?
Is it stiff like the Jaime or stiffer?
Have you ridden it?
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Re: F One Trax Hard Light tech
I haven't ridden a Jaime, but Trax is a fairly stiff board - even though it's a very smooth-riding board size for size - there are other models out there that are a lot easier on your knees.
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Re: F One Trax Hard Light tech
I have ridden several trax the previous years and got the same weight. Had been riding the 135*39 Till Last Summer and changed to the 136*40,5 in october Due to changing from kites with more to Less grunt. (Evo --> Bandit) I am super happy with the size and 137 will be def to much in my opinion.
If you Want a softer board, Buy the trax lite tech instead of the HRD. Same Shape But Not that stiff.
If you Want a softer board, Buy the trax lite tech instead of the HRD. Same Shape But Not that stiff.
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Re: F One Trax Hard Light tech
I thoughts that hrd and light tech is the same....
Like this one ..... TRAX HRD 2017 LITE TECH SERIES
Is this one you have riden Carbon one?
Like this one ..... TRAX HRD 2017 LITE TECH SERIES
Is this one you have riden Carbon one?
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Re: F One Trax Hard Light tech
oh sorry... yes i have the carbon one... the lite tech ist the softer one... both named HRD.
btw my knees are also not that good but i am already fine with the carbon so the lite should be very smooth
btw my knees are also not that good but i am already fine with the carbon so the lite should be very smooth