Whilst I appreciate the effort in explaining the basics, the problem is this doesn't give enough information for someone to make an informed decision on what board they need. For example what's going to be good for jumping/freeride? - I'm assuming a strong rail to hold the power down and blast up wind, but how does the rocker, width and length effect that. What if I'm getting spray hitting me in the face a lot from chop, how does the rocker and board size effect that?
Well I've found my issue finally. To anyone learning to do this alone like me because you live in the middle of nowhere where nobody kiteboards. There's alot of talk about wether you're a "light rider" or "heavy rider" throw that all out the window and listen to the numbers! In everything else in life I've always been a "light guy" I'm 175 lbs. Apparently that's a "heavy rider" in kiteboarding! I bought a 134 board and I've been teaching myself since spring, been out probably ten times and I could always downloop the kite (12 m) and get pulled up out of the water but can't stay up on top of the water because I felt I would just lose power and sink! Ive been getting very frustrated. So I just ordered a 146 cm board so I'm thinking I will probably get up and go as long as I want now because I've done so many water starts it aint funny. Just simply can't stay up because I have a tiny board that I thought was for a "light rider" like I "thought" I was!🤬
Stoked to be of assistance Dav! Go with the Core kites as well, their whole lineup from kites, to boards is the best on the market and you will be stoked flying core on your next session! We ship to Colombia regularly and can get you a shipping quote with ease, you can either place your order online with our shop www.realwatersports.com, or email REALPRO@realwatersports.com with your address so we can get the shipping quote. We had some staff members take a trip to Colombia last winter and it looks incredible! I personally plan to visit one day. Thanks again for posting! - Ashlon Durham
very helpful cheers! does the rail thickness make a difference for edging? ive seen some boards with thick rails in the middle like fone trax and some boards thicker in the middle and thin around the rails and tips like lieuwe shotgun
+Abdulla Alraqem thanks for your question. While there are lots of other variables, the simple answer is YES, a thinner rail will bite the water more and have more hold on edge. Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
Core adds "Lightwind" or LW for short of the naming of the larger sizes. They retain the same shape, but scaled larger up to size 144, with 147 and 152 designated as "Lightwind"
+ale giaco - thanks for your question. Can you provide your height and weight measurements so that we can help you pick out the perfect board? Also tell us about how you will be using this board... will this be your "everyday" board or do you have other boards you'll be using at different times? Thanks for the extra info, we look forward to helping you pick out the perfect board! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
hi!, im 5'11 and weight 158. I have a cabrinha spectrum 133 but after 2 years i feel its very stiff and hard to get pop out of it. I use it on the sea. Thks
+ale giaco - thanks for the extra info. While board size is largely a matter of preference, most riders your size would be choosing the 138cm Asylum instead of the 141. We have your size on sale now at the link: goo.gl/D08zJM Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
I am a beginner looking at the Core Choice 5 board and Nexus 3 kite. Any issues you see? I want to buy my gear once and not have to replace it when I get more advanced. Thanks again.
If you want the core brand for your set up - choice + nexus will be the ultimate combo if you want to do everything, freestyle, big air, wave. But if you want to focus on big air I would suggest picking XR for kite.
Thanks a bunch. Best explanation for boards.
Whilst I appreciate the effort in explaining the basics, the problem is this doesn't give enough information for someone to make an informed decision on what board they need. For example what's going to be good for jumping/freeride? - I'm assuming a strong rail to hold the power down and blast up wind, but how does the rocker, width and length effect that. What if I'm getting spray hitting me in the face a lot from chop, how does the rocker and board size effect that?
Very helpful.
Crawford how lmaooooo
Hi there . Nice explanation 👌 For a guy who weights 66 kg and 190cm height ,which size of board would be better ? 136 or 138 or bigger ?
Well I've found my issue finally. To anyone learning to do this alone like me because you live in the middle of nowhere where nobody kiteboards. There's alot of talk about wether you're a "light rider" or "heavy rider" throw that all out the window and listen to the numbers! In everything else in life I've always been a "light guy" I'm 175 lbs. Apparently that's a "heavy rider" in kiteboarding! I bought a 134 board and I've been teaching myself since spring, been out probably ten times and I could always downloop the kite (12 m) and get pulled up out of the water but can't stay up on top of the water because I felt I would just lose power and sink! Ive been getting very frustrated. So I just ordered a 146 cm board so I'm thinking I will probably get up and go as long as I want now because I've done so many water starts it aint funny. Just simply can't stay up because I have a tiny board that I thought was for a "light rider" like I "thought" I was!🤬
how'd it go?
Core or north board ?
Thanks for the help !🙏🏼🍃🏄🏻
Core all the way! Their boards are ultra light, ride really well, and are built with the best materials available.
Thanks for the help !
And in the kites north o core ?
Thanks for the help i live in Colombia and it's impossible the test kites !
🙏🏼🍃
Stoked to be of assistance Dav! Go with the Core kites as well, their whole lineup from kites, to boards is the best on the market and you will be stoked flying core on your next session! We ship to Colombia regularly and can get you a shipping quote with ease, you can either place your order online with our shop www.realwatersports.com, or email REALPRO@realwatersports.com with your address so we can get the shipping quote. We had some staff members take a trip to Colombia last winter and it looks incredible! I personally plan to visit one day. Thanks again for posting! - Ashlon Durham
very helpful cheers! does the rail thickness make a difference for edging? ive seen some boards with thick rails in the middle like fone trax and some boards thicker in the middle and thin around the rails and tips like lieuwe shotgun
+Abdulla Alraqem thanks for your question. While there are lots of other variables, the simple answer is YES, a thinner rail will bite the water more and have more hold on edge. Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
Weird to have the same board (core fusion) with that different rocker and outline ... Should be named differently :/
Core adds "Lightwind" or LW for short of the naming of the larger sizes. They retain the same shape, but scaled larger up to size 144, with 147 and 152 designated as "Lightwind"
Hi!, im considering Asylum 141...is it too big for a medium height and weight guy? Thks
+ale giaco - thanks for your question. Can you provide your height and weight measurements so that we can help you pick out the perfect board? Also tell us about how you will be using this board... will this be your "everyday" board or do you have other boards you'll be using at different times? Thanks for the extra info, we look forward to helping you pick out the perfect board! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
hi!, im 5'11 and weight 158. I have a cabrinha spectrum 133 but after 2 years i feel its very stiff and hard to get pop out of it. I use it on the sea. Thks
+ale giaco - thanks for the extra info. While board size is largely a matter of preference, most riders your size would be choosing the 138cm Asylum instead of the 141. We have your size on sale now at the link: goo.gl/D08zJM
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
Thanks a lot !
In core what it's the kite for all ?
Xr4 or gts ?
I can have a number o a mail for contact you ?
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Dav Eche depends what do you want.. for freeride big airs get the xr5, for freestyle or more input driving go for gts4...
cool
Thanks i learned nothing
I am a beginner looking at the Core Choice 5 board and Nexus 3 kite. Any issues you see? I want to buy my gear once and not have to replace it when I get more advanced. Thanks again.
If you want the core brand for your set up - choice + nexus will be the ultimate combo if you want to do everything, freestyle, big air, wave. But if you want to focus on big air I would suggest picking XR for kite.