BOTG Blowout

flipper · Since 17 Oct 2011 320 Posts Obsessed

What the best board for the blowout?
Directional? Strapped? Twin?

wylieflyote · Wed Aug 06, 14 8:16 am

Directional definitely. I've had many friends who opted for TT and spent the next 2 hours face-planting.
Straps? Depends on the conditions. Two years ago I was on a "pro" team a la Tony's new improved team system. They all went straps, and they all came to me and said: "STRAPS, 9 METER!"

It was a powered day.

flipper · Since 17 Oct 2011 320 Posts Obsessed

Thanks Kip!

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stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1738 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

strapless foil Shocked

K4L · Since 19 Jan 2009 483 Posts Obsessed

SKIS!!😊

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

D-Krep It Kiter · Since 18 Jul 2011 417 Posts Obsessed

Flipper, it really depends on what you're most comfortable with. I haven't competed in the Blowout, but I have done the Stevenson to Hood River downwinder, and I was fine on a TT but that's also what I ride pretty much all the time. Last year's winner was on a TT with boots... most others on directionals. If you're equally proficient with both, then I think directional is probably easier for going straight down wind. Just keep in mind its a long way, so confidence inspiring confidence is a good bet!

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

Im pretty sure eric won it last year on a wakeboard as well.

When going straight downwind I think having boots is definitely the best option but most important go out on the biggest kite you have!