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Moto
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Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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Mon Jan 29, 07 3:05 pm Glide as a beginning board? |
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I am helping a friend who is just getting in to the sport buy his gear and I was wondering if the SS glide a good board for a beginner. It would be nice if he could buy a board to start with and then keep it as a light wind board.
Also, does anyone know how North's Sumo board compares to the Glide for beginners? |
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forrest
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Since 21 Jun 2005
4329 Posts
Hood River
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Mon Jan 29, 07 4:34 pm |
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Both my wife and I learned on my glide. I think a lot of people in Seattle learned on a Glide at Jetty Island. It's so easy to go upwind. Some people have trouble with it in the chop, I just developed really strong legs.
Mine is for sale btw:
http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-3762.html
(I replied to this on the Seattle forum too) |
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genek
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Since 21 Jul 2006
2165 Posts
East Po
KGB
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Mon Jan 29, 07 7:50 pm |
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I would recommend a more universal big twintip for a first board unless you're planning on just riding in light wind while learning. Otherwise I'm sure the Glide will work as well. |
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pkh
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Since 27 Feb 2005
6548 Posts
Couve / Hood
Site Lackey
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Mon Jan 29, 07 8:01 pm |
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I would say the glide is an awesome first board, especially if you can grab one used.
Hardest things to learn when you start are:
- getting up
- riding upwind
- not sinking when you transition
Glide does awesome at all those. I know its not a Cadillac in chop, but there will always be trade-offs. |
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bleighty
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Since 17 Apr 2006
86 Posts
St. Petersburg, FL
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Tue Jan 30, 07 4:52 am |
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as a lightwind board the glide is a great plank to have in the arsenal.. but i'd say a more versatile board would be a better buy for a beginner. Chop and the glide dont get along too well .. and for a new rider you'd want something a bit more adaptable to changing conditions.
if you can get a used one cheap.. then ya.. it will be fine.. but I'd say you can get 2 quality used boards for the same as one new Glide.
I just picked up 2 skywalker boards.. got the 2007 models of the 131 and lightwind 135 and i am so beyond stoked with these. the 131 would be a GREAT beginner board for most ..
I can hold down the 135 in heavy chop in 25 to 30.. !!!
Skywalker also makes their Riders series which are geared towards new riders.
Also.. Take a look at the Aggression Super Phatty.. its WIDE and does tons better in multiple conditions.
also.. the new BEST Chubby is sweet. nice and wide.. perfect for beginners. _________________ You fill that with Ice Cream and I'll eat it. |
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Moto
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Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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Tue Jan 30, 07 1:14 pm |
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Thanks everyone for their input its totally appreciated! |
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