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Postby SuperMorriso » Thu Apr 28, 2016 4:28 pm
windmaker wrote:NorCalNomad wrote:Just get a vader or vanguard. You are not going to be disappointed.
Just like that, without even knowing what kind of board he is looking for...
'she' is looking for... I'm a strapless girl
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Postby Seawolf » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:28 pm
Well he is right, the Vanguard or the Vader won't let you down
If you is new to strapless, the vanguard probably would be a better choice. The Vader is a bit more technical, less stable and all over quicker board.
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SuperMorriso
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Postby SuperMorriso » Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:29 pm
cool thanks
- I can gybe both ways, get out over waves and am starting to ride them now if that helps?
But yeah, still won't buy before I try!
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Postby Bbaardz » Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:47 pm
SuperMorriso wrote:cool thanks
- I can gybe both ways, get out over waves and am starting to ride them now if that helps?
But yeah, still won't buy before I try!
I think Ozu In tarifa are selling Firewire.
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SuperMorriso
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Postby SuperMorriso » Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:17 pm
Bbaardz wrote: SuperMorriso wrote:cool thanks
- I can gybe both ways, get out over waves and am starting to ride them now if that helps?
But yeah, still won't buy before I try!
I think Ozu In tarifa are selling Firewire.
Really? I was out with the Ozu guy last night as asked him what he stocked but he never said Firewire - maybe he didn't expect me to mean strapless boards...
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TomW
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Postby TomW » Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:57 pm
Thing is, if you are new to strapless and not tested a few boards, you are not going to know what's good or not. The Evo, Vader and vanguard are not going to be more difficult than any other board if that's your main concern.
Problem with Kiel kitespot is you can't see which construction the boards are.
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Postby TomW » Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:04 pm
I'm with you on trying first. I refused to buy a TT until I got to test it. Just ordered it after 2 separate 1hr test sessions. I'd love to try those boards to see how my copy compares.
If you can get an Evo, I'd try that.
I ride an Evo copy I made and it's way better than anything I've ridden. I'm 175cm 80 kg.this ones 4-10 x 18,75 plenty big.
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Postby windmaker » Fri Apr 29, 2016 6:01 am
TomW wrote:Thing is, if you are new to strapless and not tested a few boards, you are not going to know what's good or not. The Evo, Vader and vanguard are not going to be more difficult than any other board if that's your main concern.
Completely true, just make sure the board you choose was designed for your intended program within the kind of surfboard types available. For instance, a flat rocker board is going to behave differently from one with a flat rocker just like a surfboard designed for true waves wont behave the same way as one intended for light wind planning etc. Doesn't mean either is best or worst.
BTW Although Strapless is the way to go but any board can be used without straps. Strapless specific board is just marketing unless off course it has no inserts .
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Postby SuperMorriso » Sun May 01, 2016 7:33 pm
Bbaardz wrote:
I think Ozu In tarifa are selling Firewire.
So they are !!! Amazing news - I've even demo'd the Vanguard and Vader now - happy days!!! Thanks!
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