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daveS
Since 23 Jul 2007
101 Posts
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Wed Oct 15, 14 2:07 pm Which Slingshot board to buy |
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OK-looks like I broke my 2014 5'8" Celeritas and trying to decide on which Slingshot board to go with. Riding 100% strapless mostly in the gorge but will also use in waves both on Oregon coast and Maui. Anybody been on both. Is the 5'4" screamer too small for 9m Gorge days or 12m Maui/Coast days? Anyone think I should really be looking at the Tyrant. I might try to demo but I'm going to Maui in 2 weeks and wanna bring a board.
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beech
Since 21 Aug 2010
483 Posts
Longview, WA
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Wed Oct 15, 14 5:41 pm |
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For about the same cost as airline board fees u could rent and try tons of boards in maui. most places will let u swap boards as much as u want. why be rushed and drop 800 on a board u might not like?? _________________ Haole |
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zipperline
Since 02 Aug 2005
66 Posts
Hood River
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Wed Oct 15, 14 5:43 pm |
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The 5'4" is going to ride the same as your Celeritas kite size wise.. This board absolutely RIPS!!!!!!
I'm 165 and ride it at the coast and gorge 4.5-11 meter kites..
Don't even think about it just get one!!! |
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ulx
Since 21 Nov 2008
16 Posts
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Wed Oct 15, 14 9:08 pm |
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zipperline wrote: | The 5'4" is going to ride the same as your Celeritas kite size wise.. This board absolutely RIPS!!!!!!
I'm 165 and ride it at the coast and gorge 4.5-11 meter kites..
Don't even think about it just get one!!! |
I guess that depends on weight, conditions and preferences. My go to board is the 5´8 Celeritas for some years now (in the past years complemented by a Tyrant). 176 lbs, 1,80 m. Strapless only and with a lot of jumping. Wind here is below 20 knots more often than not. I bought a 5´4 Screamer mostly for the stronger wind days and/or a big rough waves. Although I like the Screamer, I haven't used it a lot yet. For me, it might be great in winds from 20/25 knots upwards but below that the Celeritas is so much more fun for me. Even with little kite pull, I get very fast and have speed for jumping. Plus in weak waves it just keeps on planing and planing. So it is quite easy to park the kite and just take the wave.
If you only ride surfboards, I would highly recommend getting two of them. For me, the Celeritas is great for 80-90% of the days. But there are days when I am very happy to have a Screamer or Tyrant. |
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scottjk
Since 28 Dec 2011
49 Posts
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Thu Oct 16, 14 8:06 am Rent |
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Just got back from Maui. I work for the airlines and I choose to rent my boards in Maui. $20-$25 a day and you can ride just about anything you want.
Adventure Sports Maui actually unpackaged a 2015 Cabrinha Secret Weapon for me.
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ulx
Since 21 Nov 2008
16 Posts
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Fri Oct 17, 14 8:40 am |
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@ daveS:
Have you asked Slingshot directly about the difference between Screamer and Tyrant? I can't really contribute here, because I have had too little time on the Screamer and it is months ago that I rode the Tyrant. Would be curious about what Slingshot has to say about that though. |
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macgruber
Since 06 Dec 2011
490 Posts
SE PDX volcano
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Sun Dec 21, 14 10:30 pm pick one for Manzanita from Windance used kiteboards |
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I'm looking for another directional, probably another Slingshot. I'm 6' 170lbs and I have a 2010 5'8" Celeritas that I love for the Gorge and boosting, a Dialer that works great for strapless light wind, but I'm looking for something in between for wave riding at Manzanita in 9 to 12m with 6' swell. Windance has a bunch of 2014/15 directionals in their used section. I've tried a few dedicated wave boards, but wasn't thrilled with the slowness of their high rocker. Is the Tyrant one of these? Votes?
They have for around $500:
5'2" T Rex
5'2" Screamer
5'4" T Rex
5'6" T Rex
5'11" Celeritas
5'11" Tyrant
6'1" Tyrant
and a 2012 6'1" Tyrant strapless for $250
also found a new 2013 6'0" Verve for $350 |
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jayala
Since 30 Apr 2013
115 Posts
Portland
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Mon Dec 22, 14 7:10 am pick one |
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Macgruber,
I sent you a Pm |
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WINDUDE
Since 10 Jun 2010
558 Posts
GORGE!
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Mon Dec 22, 14 8:17 am |
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buy a North Pacific, get it custom to how you like! _________________ i like to kite the board |
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caps
Since 23 Dec 2010
343 Posts
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Mon Dec 22, 14 10:13 am |
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I'll answer your question with an opinion. I'm also 6' and 170 and own a 2010 5'8" and kite Manzo. I know exactly what you're after. The celeritas is a great board for jumping, small wave action and goes upwind like a biatch! But if you want to play in bigger waves at Manzo with confidence, I like a board that's more playful and won't pearl on me when I screw up. The tyrant would fill that role with the 6'1" my pick. But truth be told, never rode one. Have fun! |
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