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mamann
Since 16 Jul 2007
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Fri Aug 28, 20 9:38 am Pocket foilboard broke? What are you riding now? |
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Note: I edited the title to be more on point with the info I'm looking for.
I’m in the market for a pocket foil board. I need to find out what boards don’t break, as I don't have the time or money to be buying multiple boards. I have broken multiple boards and have spoken to, and know of many other people that have broken their foil boards, of various brands and construction types.
Seems like jumping them and hard carving causes a lot of stress and failures in the mast mount area and in front of the mast mount. I’m not doing ‘big’ airs, just small strapless jumps, ollies and carving swell. Seems like there must be something out there that can withstand this.
What pocket boards are not failing, especially with jumping and hard carving?
Looking for low volume(<20 liters), ~36-46” length(38-42" ideal), with tracks, or at least multiple mast plate mounting position options.
Any input is appreciated. Last edited by mamann on Sun Aug 30, 20 9:46 am; edited 1 time in total |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1646 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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Fri Aug 28, 20 12:59 pm |
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Pretty sure Brain Moolman will be able to construct a robust pocketboard of 37". He owns/builds HFC (Hood Foil Company) boards. Find him on Facebook.
I love mine.
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
1487 Posts
Hood River
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Fri Aug 28, 20 2:06 pm |
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I've never seen a Slingshot Dwarfcraft break.
Fred Hope jumps the s**t out of it - including strapless back rolls..... no problems. |
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mamann
Since 16 Jul 2007
76 Posts
Gorge East
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Sat Aug 29, 20 7:51 am |
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Thanks for the input. They are definitely nice boards, fun to ride, but I have had, and know of issues with both.
Is there any particular construction type that is both fairly light and strong? Seems like the the wakeboard/twintip style construction would be stronger, but is on the heavy side, and not really made in pocket board size. |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4238 Posts
Camas
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Sat Aug 29, 20 8:10 am |
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I've never heard of an issue with one of these:
https://www.kanahashapes.com/ I have the 47" and the 42".
I broke two Brand X boards in two days and decided I needed to step up in the world. While I wouldn't call the 47" a "pocket board", I've abused it since January and I'm not a lightweight. Zero regrets, I love this board. |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1646 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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Sat Aug 29, 20 8:32 am |
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Nak wrote: | I've never heard of an issue with one of these:
https://www.kanahashapes.com/ I have the 47" and the 42".
I broke two Brand X boards in two days and decided I needed to step up in the world. While I wouldn't call the 47" a "pocket board", I've abused it since January and I'm not a lightweight. Zero regrets, I love this board. |
Ditto, I've owned 37" & 42" and this is the first I've ever heard of a "had issues"comment. We need to ask Jim Stringfellow since he knows of almost every KS board out there. _________________ CGKA Member
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mamann
Since 16 Jul 2007
76 Posts
Gorge East
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Sat Aug 29, 20 9:18 am |
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Good to know. That's the kind of feedback that might be most useful, from people who have broken or have friends that have broken them, and then switched to something else with no issues.
I haven't heard of issues with KS. They seem like nice boards. Wasn't sure of the durability as they only come with a 90 day warranty. |
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user124
Since 02 Aug 2012
390 Posts
Portland
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Sat Aug 29, 20 9:49 am Dwarfcraft |
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The SS dwarfcraft seem pretty solid. No board is indestructible, and I'm sure there are more issues given the number of Dwarfcrafts in use vs boutique boards like KS. But SS warranty and service is hard to beat and super convenient if you kite in the Gorge.
I love my dwarfcraft micro. But it would be nice to see SS make a slightly smaller version like the KS 37" Mucho Macho - that is a sweet board. |
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Freeride Kiter
Since 08 Jul 2011
701 Posts
El Sargento, B.C.S. Mexico
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Sat Aug 29, 20 11:42 am |
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The SS DC Micro is the broken board _________________ "I have often regretted my speech, never my silence" ~Xenocrates |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4238 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
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Sat Aug 29, 20 7:27 pm |
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I do want to be clear here, the boards I broke were not Slingshot boards. I have a Slingshot wakefoil board that has taken everything I've thrown at it. However, I don't want to start a brand war here, hence "Brand X". |
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mamann
Since 16 Jul 2007
76 Posts
Gorge East
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Sun Aug 30, 20 10:11 am |
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All brands have innovations that contribute to having more fun on the water. Ideally, failures are investigated and improvements are made, and successes are studied and tweaked to be made even better.
Some designs are stronger that others, and as the sport progresses, the limits of the gear are pushed, and failures are going to happen.
I wouldn’t write off any brand or shaper, as the only way to move forward is to learn from mistakes that create better products.
For me, pocket boards are the only type of board I enjoy riding, as they are just more nimble and fun to ride, which has allowed my to push my limits and my gear, hence this post.
I’m looking for input from others that are in the same boat, that have pushed their gear to failure, and have found suitable replacements that withstand their riding. |
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LVDWD
Since 04 May 2009
104 Posts
Stoked
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Mon Aug 31, 20 11:34 am Re pocket board |
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Got a Kanaha Shapes 42 for sale. Hardly used (too hard for me) 2020 model |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1646 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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Mon Aug 31, 20 11:41 am Re: Re pocket board |
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LVDWD wrote: | Got a Kanaha Shapes 42 for sale. Hardly used (too hard for me) 2020 model |
Too hard? Give it time. I sold mine (too hard)... now I'm on a 37". It will come to you, Grasshopper. _________________ CGKA Member
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