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plaksel
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Postby plaksel » Wed Aug 16, 2017 5:31 pm
Hi guys.
I am looking for a new twin tip kiteboard that is really tough and bomb proof. Basically, the build quality of a North Gambler but with less rocker. One of those boards that you can just start on the beach and it just doesn't care at all. Does something like this exist?
My preferred style is hooked freestyle and freeride, although aiming for unhooked tricks next year.
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sflinux
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Postby sflinux » Wed Aug 16, 2017 5:44 pm
1/2" Baltic birch with North Gambler outline.
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t3rse
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Postby t3rse » Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:11 pm
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Postby Werito » Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:22 pm
What about slingshot refraction?
Have not tried it personally but it does not look like a banana... it should be durable at least
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jeromeL
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Postby jeromeL » Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:43 pm
I guess all the "pro" board with grind base are going to be stiffer and really tough.
So ss refraction, tonalife pop, north gambler, saul custom, (cabrinha custom?)
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Frank82
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Postby Frank82 » Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:55 pm
The best profanity 2015 had a relatively low rocker line for a wakestyle board (4.5cm), could be an option if you can find one.
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Postby pixelpedro » Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:35 pm
I'm not affiliated with Tona but I second this ... I have the pop V1 and I'm so confident in the toughness of this board that it's actually the board I travel with.
Good luck.
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Slappysan
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Postby Slappysan » Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:01 pm
+1 for the Pop, it can take abuse. But it's freakin' heavy.
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Postby sarc » Thu Aug 17, 2017 4:06 am
I don't ride F1 but my friends do and their twintips seem to last forever...
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plaksel
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Postby plaksel » Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:51 pm
Awesome, thank you so much! Will definitely try and test a few of these boards!
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