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naishdude
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Postby naishdude » Mon Jan 22, 2018 1:11 pm
hi all,
I am able to buy a Jimmy Lewis KWAD 5'4
I was wondering if it would suit me, where I live we have both wind driven waves, choppy etc also we have places with higher waves with side wind.
I would use the board with 7m to 5m kite let's say from 27 to max 40 knts ( 80 to 82kg) actual board 5'5 Airush compact carbon
anybody have experiences with the board as I cannot find any reviews.
Thx
Dude
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mikelet
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Postby mikelet » Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:21 pm
Hi!!
I have a 5'11 for many years now that i recently replaced for a new one..
At 95kg it's my goto board for strapped in higher winds and big waves ..
JL Construction it's top notch , it can handle the abuse of big air jumps and after some years , no heel dents or soft spots in the deck
IMHO it's a board that feels smaller , it likes to be ridden with a back stance near to the tail probably because it has a high entry rockerline and a deep single concave.. Toó much front foot pressure on a bottom turn and you faceplant...
I hardly recommend to have a look at the 5'7 or 5'11 at your weight , believe me it will feel smaller size...
I don't really like the fin setup supplied , and in the beggining i struggle with fins in the search for the perfect feeling....
Ended as strange as it sounds in a Quad ( all my boards are quads) with bigger symmetrical rear fins and smaller asymm front fins , and the board it's mágic this way....
Hope it helps..
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naishdude
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Postby naishdude » Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:34 pm
Hi Mikelet,
Thx for the reply it certeainly gave some more insight.
I also have a board that needs a more backstance ( AIrush cypher 5,8 flat noserocker)
The Airush compact I have also have this wider front shape and has the same when bottomturn or a bit too much frontfoot pressure, it bounces your frontfoot.
Anyways it seems the deal will not go as the guy is asking too much money for a 6 year old board ( although its new)
Cheers
Dude
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