fernmanus wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:49 am
I remember picking up my first twintip from Litewave Dave in 2001 on Oahu. I thought I had died and gone to heaven after struggling on a 7'1" Naish directional.
Are hydrofoils taking over at your local launch?
Same here, my best Kiting day when I used a TT for the first time.
I don't see TT dying. In Brazil Mist are in TT, then wave then HF.
But, there is wind! So no need for a HF.
On lakes I assume it is different.
And luckily we see now more races with TT, this was missing. Great to attract more riders into racing, like the Asian tour did with their Weekend Warrior Race series. Great fun! And many participants.
Yes, TT is easier, but easier means more fun. The sport is slowly getting to understand that fun and show will push it further than technical difficulty and extreme.
Also think beginners...TT makes their world so much easier!
Look at TT kitecross, great fun for riders and spectators...easy to follow. That's why it is the discipline for Youth Olympics.
I won't change to a directional neither, TT is my tool for progression. Still so much to discover with it.
But you know what? Have fun with whatever you prefer