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mjc

Since 24 Mar 2007
101 Posts
Formerly Portland/Gresham, now VT
Stoked



PostSat Apr 14, 07 7:25 pm    Looking for a New Ride Reply with quote

Can anyone recommend a good board for someone who is 6'2" and 220lbs. I've got a full kite quiver(8m-17m) so looking for an all-purpose board for the Gorge/Coast. Been riding a 135 but seems a bit small for me. Haven't ridden enough boards to know what's better. Thanks for any help!

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dcrowe

Since 11 Oct 2005
265 Posts
hard to say, I was inverted
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PostSat Apr 14, 07 7:43 pm     Reply with quote

Jimmy Lewis and Amundson are the popular sticks on the central/southern coast:

http://www.jimmylewis.com/Production_Kiteboards_page.html


http://www.amundsoncustoms.com/Amun_Kiteboards.html

Hein's boards look pretty sweet (haven't gotten to ride one yet) and a lot of the gorge folks ride those and would be happy to chime in. (or even the man himself)

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EdG

Since 19 Dec 2005
425 Posts
Just a Kook that's
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PostSat Apr 14, 07 7:45 pm     Reply with quote

Lucky for you, it's demo time!!
All the new boards will be on the water. If you can't get a demo, just talk with the local reps/riders. Just bring beers and expect to buy a new board if you loose/break it Very Happy

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Hein

Since 08 Mar 2005
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PostSun Apr 15, 07 6:33 am     Reply with quote

$CM

Pretty sure Ben Hur was riding a custom.

Don't you wanna be like Ben Hur?

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registered

Since 12 Jul 2005
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tsunami
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PostSun Apr 15, 07 7:03 am     Reply with quote

wwbbr

what would buggs bunny ride

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Hein

Since 08 Mar 2005
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PostSun Apr 15, 07 7:52 am     Reply with quote

a board with good hop

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dcrowe

Since 11 Oct 2005
265 Posts
hard to say, I was inverted
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PostSun Apr 15, 07 8:29 am     Reply with quote

Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing good one Hein! do you have a site with you sticks on it right now?

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EdG

Since 19 Dec 2005
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Just a Kook that's
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PostSun Apr 15, 07 12:31 pm     Reply with quote

Laughing Laughing Laughing I was thinking a Hien board, but I have never ridden one. My skills are not at the level for a custom board. I can barley HOP Laughing Laughing

From all I have heard, there great boards. One day I hope to get one Very Happy

Bugs

edit.. I don't even drink barley. Cider yes Laughing

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mjc

Since 24 Mar 2007
101 Posts
Formerly Portland/Gresham, now VT
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PostSun Apr 15, 07 8:20 pm     Reply with quote

I've been hearing good things about Hein boards too. Are there any places to look online for more info? I could Ben Hur Over

The T2 Amundson has caught my eye....just a matter of $$. When was that HR swap again?

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