g0nz01599968659 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Posted May 11, 2014 thanks Sammy... if I get a surfboard that's a bit smaller than the right size for me would it ride slower coz it would sit lower in the water, or would it just not plane or be ride-able ...just thinking about speed management for my first attempts ... don't want to go off downwind Polaris style .. ........cheerz....AL... Size doesn't make any difference. You edge the board and fly the kite to control your speed and direction just like a twin tip. A slightly bigger board will make learning to gybe easier. As a rough rule pick a board that's about the same height as you and get on with it... My only tip for riding would be to move your back foot forward of where the back strap is to go upwind efficiently, don't be dragging the tail through the water! Quote
amphibianalf Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Posted May 11, 2014 thanks gonzo ... I read something about if you use a smaller board it will cause drag, but I got ya point ... also I've been told I can get a non kite specific board as the fins play a bigger part of direction than the edge..... I'm currently looking through all of the second hand sites for a board ... I'm only 5'5" but was looking for something around 5'8"... and the thing I've found is the more I read about boards the more questions I have ....thanks all for all of your advice, as usual you have been a great help .....cheerz....AL.... Quote
skytiger Posted May 11, 2014 Report Posted May 11, 2014 I'd go with enough volume to paddle in easily if the wind drops. Quote
g0nz01599968659 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Posted May 11, 2014 thanks gonzo ... I read something about if you use a smaller board it will cause drag, but I got ya point ... also I've been told I can get a non kite specific board as the fins play a bigger part of direction than the edge..... I'm currently looking through all of the second hand sites for a board ... I'm only 5'5" but was looking for something around 5'8"... and the thing I've found is the more I read about boards the more questions I have ....thanks all for all of your advice, as usual you have been a great help .....cheerz....AL.... If you go with something non kite specific it'll work fine, just make sure it's pretty strong on the deck so you don't put your heels through it after a couple of hours. Pop outs like the Bic boards are cheap and fairly indestructible, whatever you get you'll figure out how to ride. Time on the water is what you need. Quote
skytiger Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkEk33k2Idk Here are some surfing videos with different surfboards. The first link is where a lot of surfboards are compared. The other video looks quite old and the surfboards used can be found on the second hand market for under £50 Edited May 12, 2014 by skytiger Quote
amphibianalf Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) hi all ....ive been a bit busy lately but im still looking for a cheap surfboard to give it a go ... I found these they are the sort of price I don't mind paying ...I know its not kite specific but what do ya think .... i'll put strap inserts in it ....there's a shop knocking them out at £120 ....CHEERZ....AL.... edit : the link.... Liquid Shredder Surfboards from www.SoftSurfboards.co.uk Edited May 29, 2014 by amphibianalf mistake in post Quote
amphibianalf Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Posted May 29, 2014 DOH!!!! forgot the link.. Liquid Shredder Surfboards from www.SoftSurfboards.co.uk I'm looking at the 5'8"....AL.... Quote
Blast Posted May 29, 2014 Report Posted May 29, 2014 If these are the boards/construction I think they are I really would not advise getting one, they are just not stiff enough, if you want cheap look at the BIC boards or secondhand. Quote
StarKitesUK Posted May 29, 2014 Report Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) There must be a stiffy joke just bursting out of Mick right now! I bet he's getting frustrated as his fingers won't type quick enough to be the first responder Edited May 29, 2014 by StarKitesUK Spelling Quote
mick Posted May 29, 2014 Report Posted May 29, 2014 WTF !!! First the Geoff becomes a comedian. Now Starry boy is becoming a comedian. Whats going on when the 2 dryest blokes on the planet start being humourous ? I'm finished I tell thee. Finished. boohoo And I'm working 2.30 till 7. Quote
amphibianalf Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Posted May 29, 2014 Ok cheerz guys .. I'll keep looking for a second hand ..I don't wanna spend a lot of money as I have sneaking suspicion it might get beat up a bit ..to eBay it is then ..cheerz ...AL.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
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