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WindSki

Since 14 Dec 2012
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Portland
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Wed Jan 10, 18 8:52 pm Splitboard Travel |
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Purchased a new splitboard for travel. I'll post my thoughts of the board as soon as I test it out. Hope I can test the board this weekend at the coast.
First impressions are manufacturing is high quality craftsmanship.
If anyone would like to try the board out, let me know.
https://www.kitelementshop.com/
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pollywog
Since 07 Aug 2009
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Columbia City
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Sun Jan 14, 18 9:11 am |
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Got one about 4 years ago from Nobile. If you travel a lot, it’s a great purchase. Easy to set up, easy to disassemble and pack. Pretty bomb prove.
The ride is pretty good. I don’t have the carbon fiber version but I think that one might ride a bit better. I’ve ridden it in giant swell, lagoons, seas, and oceans.
I am curious about the one Windski is going to try. The style of split on the nobile has been excellent. You never notice or feel it. It rides like any other board. I wonder how that split will ride?
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
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Tue Sep 04, 18 12:53 pm |
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WindSKi- Your thoughts on your split board? I am looking to get on and only looks like a couple of companies are producing them.
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kbrossel
Since 26 Aug 2012
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Tue Sep 04, 18 3:05 pm |
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We returned from a trip to the Cook Islands and took our Kitelement boards with us for the first time. We flew on two non-kiter friendly airlines, United and Air New Zealand. I figure I already have a 25% return on the cost of the boards with no board bag fees. We have the carbon boards and performance was as good as our regular boards. Upwind performance was fine. The fastening mechanism on the Nobile seems like it could wear out over time. The Kitelements use simple screws but you have to be very careful not to strip them. Cost of the Kitelement was half of the Nobile and support is good, I had a bad fin and they shipped me a new set immediately.
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
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Tue Sep 04, 18 4:50 pm |
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Thanks KB, yeah I am not sure why Nobile has to ream people out on the cost of their board exp since it's in the 4th gen. I am looking at 999 w/ straps for the Nobile non carbon and 716 w/ straps for the carbon Kitelement. I think I might just go your route, thanks for your opinion on the board.
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WindSki

Since 14 Dec 2012
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Portland
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Wed Sep 05, 18 8:01 pm |
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I love this board and would highly recomend it. Note that the cost, very resonable does not reflect the quolity of construction. Its is 100% top quolity, as good and any other brand. If you travel, this type of board is a must.
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
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Thu Sep 06, 18 12:13 pm |
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Cool glad you like it, still up in the air on what to get but have some time to decide. Thanks
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A.K.
Since 01 Jul 2006
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Thu Sep 06, 18 1:30 pm |
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I will be needing a split soon. Though there is more cost on the Nobile. It has a long history of performance and you will certainly recoup the difference on price upon resale as the Nobile will still command a significantly higher resale value.
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
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Thu Sep 06, 18 2:19 pm |
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Yeah I just put an order in for the 2019 NHP Nobile split from Kite-line.com. The board looks sharp with the new graphics!
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A.K.
Since 01 Jul 2006
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Thu Sep 06, 18 3:15 pm |
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How many times do you plan to break down and put together the board during your trip? If you are only breaking down the board for airplane transport then boards with several traditional screws would work well. But if you are commuting to the beach via bicycle, motorcycle, moped, rickshaw, etc. one would be breaking down the board and putting it back together for every session. Here is where I would favor the ease of the nobile system.
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
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pollywog
Since 07 Aug 2009
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Columbia City
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Thu Sep 06, 18 8:02 pm |
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I’ve had the nobile split board for 5 years and it’s traveled all over the world with me. It’s durable. I did lose a fin in Mexico in April. No biggie cuz you can ride without one. However, it cost a lot to get a new one. I had to order a set. I ordered extra screws as well. The board has paid for itself easily. No rental fees, no baggage charges. It’s worth the upfront expense.
The carbon split looks super cool. I think that one will be better yet. Lighter and smoother I’m sure.
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