Shiny Bronq advice

[appelton]

Just pulled the trigger and have bought Bronq Backspacer 135 by 42 just now after all the replies you guys posted. It was on good sale in local dealer and it seems there is no difference between backspacer and Luigi models.
Will post a review when I get to ride it, which could take a while as it is cold here in Norway at the moment.

There is one key difference between them ..Bronq Luigi has FLEX pattern 4. Where as Backspacer is going to be stiffer ..I think it has flex pattern 5 or 6 .

[appelton]

Has anyone tried Shinn Bronq in 14kts-15kts ? Everyone says it is power hungry and I wonder what's the low end on it ? or does it only come alive in well over 18kts ?

[Boostlife]

In short, the answer is yes, the bronq Luigi really only comes alive with power.
While my 2015 monk was playful in anything 16mph+ On a 12m, for me the bronq really requires 18mph+ on a 14m to come to life(note both were 137*44)
That being said, as I would come up on the power load on my monk, it would be significantly more difficult to hold an edge, sometimes even beginning to skip. Whereas on the bronq you can hold down serious serious power effortlessly. And when I say effortlessly I mean it practically holds the edge for you.
If the conditions at your riding location are typically in the higher wind range the bronq will absolutely outperform the older monks, whereas the old monks will outperform the bronq in the lower wind spectrums.
Personally, I live in a lighter wind location, which on most days here has me missing my old monk, but when the power comes on I forget i ever owned that board.
Waiting to get my hands on the new Monk Glitch to see how they perform vs the old monks and Vs the new bronqs

[Archer77]

For what is worth, I'm able to compare the Shinn Monk 2015 with a Shinn Bronq 2015 (first model). I've owed both (still own and are currently still using the Monk). I bought the Bronq without testing and based my decision to buy one on the basis of user feedback and reviews. After using both for some months (almost a year) I decided to sell the Bronq as I found it a bit too power hungry. Relatively comparable boards, however I find the Monk a bit more playful (and I was and am just having more fun with it). Both are very good in handling chop. Pop is fine of both for my needs (typical freerider, jumping and carving in choppy, North Sea conditions). I'm curious about more recent versions (both Monk and Bronq). Also interested in trying Lieuwe Shotgun and Naish Motion.

Lieuwe Shotgun VS Bronq or Monk is a comparative that I wait from some years! 3 milestone twin tip!

I have a 135x41 first model Bronq and a 148x47 Bronq XL, the XL is incredible, I can use it almost with any wind and any kite... I'm around 80kg

now buying a Bronq Luigi 136x42 (very good offer found now that the new Chromatic model arrived) because where I kite is very gusty with lulls too and often the 135x41 Bronq is too small

I have recently rode with the XL and a 7m Catalyst V1 in 24 knots, having more fun than with the smaller one in 27 knots, the 135x41 is very fun but doesn't work very well with a lots of lulls(obviously...) ...

[Ianw]

Has anyone tried Shinn Bronq in 14kts-15kts ? Everyone says it is power hungry and I wonder what's the low end on it ? or does it only come alive in well over 18kts ?

I'm 75kg & in 14 knots with a 12m I'm going upwind well no problem. The channels do give good grip upwind but I wouldn't describe that as power hungry. 12 knots with a 12m would be my low end.

[Archer77]

Has anyone tried Shinn Bronq in 14kts-15kts ? Everyone says it is power hungry and I wonder what's the low end on it ? or does it only come alive in well over 18kts ?

I'm 75kg & in 14 knots with a 12m I'm going upwind well no problem. The channels do give good grip upwind but I wouldn't describe that as power hungry. 12 knots with a 12m would be my low end.

Ianw you mean 12 knots with perfect flat water? at my spot is always from small chop to big chop and the energy required to go is much more...

I have read your first comment where you say that you have rode both the CRB and the Luigi, so the two boards are completely similar and the only difference is that the Luigi is a little more stiffer?

[Ianw]

Has anyone tried Shinn Bronq in 14kts-15kts ? Everyone says it is power hungry and I wonder what's the low end on it ? or does it only come alive in well over 18kts ?

I'm 75kg & in 14 knots with a 12m I'm going upwind well no problem. The channels do give good grip upwind but I wouldn't describe that as power hungry. 12 knots with a 12m would be my low end.

Ianw you mean 12 knots with perfect flat water? at my spot is always from small chop to big chop and the energy required to go is much more...

I have read your first comment where you say that you have rode both the CRB and the Luigi, so the two boards are completely similar and the only difference is that the Luigi is a little more stiffer?

Hi Archer, we are always kiting in chop so not flat water. If I had to choose between the two for me my Luigi (135X41) would come out on top for 2 reasons 1) as said it feels slightly stiffer than the CRB4 I think this is because Textreme was used on both top and bottom surfaces of the board whereas I think only on the top surface of the CRB4 2) the balance on the Luigi is incredible it feels like you're driving the board from the centre of the rail. It's just effortless to kite and cutting through chop. Also the HMT foot straps give great support.

[Archer77]

I'm 75kg & in 14 knots with a 12m I'm going upwind well no problem. The channels do give good grip upwind but I wouldn't describe that as power hungry. 12 knots with a 12m would be my low end.

Ianw you mean 12 knots with perfect flat water? at my spot is always from small chop to big chop and the energy required to go is much more...

I have read your first comment where you say that you have rode both the CRB and the Luigi, so the two boards are completely similar and the only difference is that the Luigi is a little more stiffer?

Hi Archer, we are always kiting in chop so not flat water. If I had to choose between the two for me my Luigi (135X41) would come out on top for 2 reasons 1) as said it feels slightly stiffer than the CRB4 I think this is because Textreme was used on both top and bottom surfaces of the board whereas I think only on the top surface of the CRB4 2) the balance on the Luigi is incredible it feels like you're driving the board from the centre of the rail. It's just effortless to kite and cutting through chop. Also the HMT foot straps give great support.

thank you lanw, exactly what I was trying to understand

[Archer77]

are 3 days that I'm using my new Shinn Luigi 136x42 that I have bought after the good advices/review

I already love it, is far more efficient of my Bronq 1st edition (2015) 135x41, is playful, light, comfortable on chop for knees and plush

Recently I was using my BronqQ XL 148x47 that is very comfortable and plush for this measure but in the higher wind range a little too slow also if still very enjoyable, the Luigi in this conditions is wonderful and still very efficient if the wind goes down

[rockanje]

I'm comming from a Crazyfly Raptor ltd 136, wich i smashed last week.
Now i could get a Bronq Luigi but i' m not sure whether to go for the 136/42 or for the 137/43. I' m 90kg/188cm and wear most of the time a 5/3mm wetsuit. The Raptor 136/41 was a good size since i like riding powered and the board had a good glide.
What do you think 136 or 137?