kit3surfer wrote: ↑Sun Jun 19, 2022 10:33 am
Would it be possible for anyone to measure the exact lenght of the 85cm monobloc ( the v2 version with integrated fuselage) from top of the plate - bottom of fuselage?
My 100cm monobloc is actually 105cm, so maybe interested in the shorter one for better carvability.
Thanks
You received the answer already, but I still wish to make a comment: yes, the 85cm is certainly more manouverable, but it comes with its own set of issues if you are used to the 100cm.
1) 85cm is a lot more comfortable if you are water-depth challenged, that is, if you often face light winds and you have long stretches of shallow water. Managing the kite in marginal winds, while trying to go farther for water deep enough to waterstart with the 100cm (with the board going underwater due to poor kite pull) makes the 85cm a very pleasant proposition.
2) the 85cm is more agile, and you'll feel it immediately. Nothing transcendental, just some extra help in manouvering.
So, is it all good?
For me, no.
A) if you ride small waves, 85cm is no problem. If you meet larger waves, the 100cm is
your dear friend, because you'll have significantly more margin to overcome them instead of planting your board in the face of a very ripid wave coming at you.
B) the 100cm allows a much more relaxed riding: more space before breaching means less concentration all the time is needed
C) the 85cm calls for commitment to manouvers (especially tacks/toeside-tacks), as it is easier to have lift bring you up a tad and have you breach. I love the 100cm for toeside tacks.
I own both, but use almost exclusively the 100cm.
Lastly: the newest masts are
amazing. Even more rigid than the old v.2 monoblocks. Their only issue was with the extra weight (on average 500gr over the monoblock v.2 due to the heavy - circa 1kg – fuselage).
But now, this has been solved too: the v.3 carbon masts accept the new PRO fuselages with the faster/less draggy stabs, so they are a
win-win proposition.
For the 150€ (or so) difference, I'd go for the v.3 mast myself just for the added benefits.
That said, good luck, and have fun!