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skent
Since 08 Aug 2011
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North Bend, WA & Lyle, WA
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Thu Jul 24, 14 1:06 pm North Pacific Kiteboard question/opinion |
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North Pacific Kiteboard question/opinion
What is your favorite board style and length for riding the swell in the Gorge? I weigh 145lb and 5’9”.
I currently ride a Cabrinha 5'7" S-Quad. it's a great board but I am thinking of trying something different. _________________ Steve
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Hood River
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Thu Jul 24, 14 2:07 pm |
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go to big winds shop in HR. they have NP demo boards. many sizes and shapes. |
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WINDUDE
Since 10 Jun 2010
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Thu Jul 24, 14 2:49 pm |
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I have a North Pacific Waterbug, it is 5'8. I would say for your size go smaller. Maybe the 5'3 range. I also tried the Stealth Tuna shape, and it is badass for the Gorge!
They have demos, hit em up! _________________ i like to kite the board |
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bdennis
Since 01 Jun 2007
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Mon Jul 28, 14 7:35 am |
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waterbug 5'6" is amazing - I've been on this shape for 5 years or so... super fast and light and really snappy. I prefer the 3-fin version but some people like quads, which is a subtle difference. I've tried a bunch of boards and so far nothing compares to this. Also I'd stick with the 5'6" size, nothing shorter. I'm 150lb 5'11" |
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Hood River
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