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Bomb proof kiteboard

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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Re: Bomb proof kiteboard

Postby sflinux » Wed Aug 16, 2017 5:44 pm

1/2" Baltic birch with North Gambler outline.

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Re: Bomb proof kiteboard

Postby t3rse » Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:11 pm


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Re: Bomb proof kiteboard

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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Re: Bomb proof kiteboard

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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Re: Bomb proof kiteboard

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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Re: Bomb proof kiteboard

Postby pixelpedro » Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:35 pm

t3rse wrote:
Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:11 pm
https://tonalife.com/pop/
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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Re: Bomb proof kiteboard

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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Re: Bomb proof kiteboard

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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Re: Bomb proof kiteboard

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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