North Team Series 2011

[Yoo]

Hi kiters,
please tell me truthfully, without brand promotion ,
how the 2011 Team Series works.
I’m 71 kg so I guess 131x40 could be ok for 13-17 kt with 11 mt sail.
Does the board spray in your face?
Very hard flex, so difficult to handle in choppy conditions?
How are the landings?
Thanx in advance

[PAFF]

They work fine.
Just get the size you like, and your off.

[KingAstra]

First of all I find it hard to recommend boards. It seems to be a personal decision...

I personally like the Team Series. I was riding a Naish Thorn before. In direct comparison to the North Jaime Pro I'd say it has a bit more pop and goes less upwind (but still good). The landings appear to be easier than on my old board. Maybe it is partly due to the s-bend fins…

I had the board in chop(mostly), wave and flat water and never felt totally uncomfortable. The only thing is that heel-toeside-trans can feel a bit sketchy. I was not made for waves therefore you don't have a smooth ride on 'em

I don't have much problems with spray but this can depend on your riding

I also demoed Liquid Force boards but I didn’t like ‘em as much. The TS feels more versatile.

If you have the chance try to demo before you buy.

BTW I weigh only slightly more than you and have the 133

[KingAstra]

I meant to say:

They work fine.
Just get the size you like, and your off.

[Yoo]

Of course it’s a personal decision, but I haven got the chance to demo the board, so that’s why I ask your opinion.. I'll probably get the 133
Thanx

First of all I find it hard to recommend boards. It seems to be a personal decision...

I personally like the Team Series. I was riding a Naish Thorn before. In direct comparison to the North Jaime Pro I'd say it has a bit more pop and goes less upwind (but still good). The landings appear to be easier than on my old board. Maybe it is partly due to the s-bend fins…

I had the board in chop(mostly), wave and flat water and never felt totally uncomfortable. The only thing is that heel-toeside-trans can feel a bit sketchy. I was not made for waves therefore you don't have a smooth ride on 'em

I don't have much problems with spray but this can depend on your riding

I also demoed Liquid Force boards but I didn’t like ‘em as much. The TS feels more versatile.

If you have the chance try to demo before you buy.

BTW I weigh only slightly more than you and have the 133

[suse]

i would also be interested to try out TS'11. but for freestyle i think should go for 135cm size.