Mannie Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Hi all I've been kite-landboarding for a year and 5 months now and am looking to replace my Flexi FlexDeck with a Trampa KiteDeck Revolution. Everyone raves about these boards and I quite like the quality and approach / direction these guys have taken. They seem to want to do things properly. I must say what I really like about my FlexDeck is that the board is quite rigid and absorbs a lot of force when landing. This, to me, is a major advantage as I often jump 2m-plus but also get things wrong often, so downwards pronto! All the KiteDecks I've test driven were very floaty and bottomed out when landing a jump. The 14 ply seemed a bit wobbly, yet I am not prepared to move along until I have test driven a properly configured board for my own weight. I weigh about 90kg, (14.2 stone) but will probably go down to about 80kg (12.6 stone) over the next few months. (That f@cken turkey!) Can anyone advise as to what board design and ply should I go for? What is the difference between the 15 and 35 TrampaKitedecks? Does a short board have any other advantages other than size/maneuverability? Is there anybody here that weighs around 90kg (14.2 stone) and owns a kite deck. I'd kill to test drive it? Is there anybody here, riding a kitedeck and doing tricks, who can comment on their performance? Thanks for your help. Cheers Mannie Quote
Woody1599968629 Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Hey Mannie, There's a guy by the name of Jason that flies at Richmond that's got a Trampa deck, he's a big guy. Not sure if you've played with his Trampa or not, Mark will be able to put you in contact with him (if not drop me a PM and I'll talk to him for you). The difference with the 15/35 is the angle at which the nose and tail kick up at. The 35deg deck is probably more suited to your requirements as they are stiffer decks by their nature and deck ply. A shorter deck will be better for rotations but not as good when gunning it along, a longer board is more stable in that department. If you contact Kitedeck they'll get some demo boards to you to check what you really need. They're great on advice and customer service is second to none. Have you seen >>Click Here-Kitemarket.com also. Hope this all helps Quote
Tweak Head Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Mannie - I weigh about 85kg and have a Kitedeck Reflex with a 14-ply deck. I'm not at the stage yet where I can jump or anything so I can't say how it will feel when you land, but it generally feels pretty solid. I am over at Richmond Park for at least some time most weekends and you are welcome to try mine. PM me if you want to set something up. There's also a guy called Tom who flies at Richmond Park - he just bought one (14-ply I think). I've seen quite a few Kitedecks over there recently so if you head over on a windy day you're sure to find someone. David Quote
spooky Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Have you seen >>Click Here-Kitemarket.com also. Hope this all helps Unfortunatly that site does not let you choose 15 or 35' deck? Nor deck length? 15' is available in short (93cm) or long (99cm) and this will effect what "ply" you choose, as the 14 short will take a heavier rider than teh 14 long. (IMHO even if you are lighter, say 13 stone or more then the 14 short is the better bet even if you fall with in the 14 long's weight range?). Picture only shows the 15' decks, so I assume it is just those they do, but as mentioned no deck length choice? The 35' deck from Trampa is 96cm but Kite deck cut it down to 93cm whic IMHO is greta as it now means hey are stiffer so I can ride a 14 ply where as in Trampas standard length I would need 15/16 (heavey!!). Also IMHO ride hight is very nice as slightly lower than the 15' dek. Still well worth looking at the site as lets you know everything you need to know, but also worth contacting Kitedeck Direct or teh guys at Hp a hill kites? Oh yes 6.4kg refers to the 10 ply short, shame as I'd love a board that light:( Have fun, Jon Quote
boode Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Hi Mannie Just a quick thought - if you like the feel of your Flexdeck but want to improve it why not put Revolution trucks on it. This is what I have done and it works a treat - the revos are so smooth and adjustable they transform the boards handling You can always upgrade the deck at a later date if your needs change Quote
Woody1599968629 Posted February 1, 2005 Report Posted February 1, 2005 Realised after I'd posted that it doesn't give you 35deg options but here are the stats for 15/35 deg boards... >>15deg and >>35deg Bit more info there. Cheers Jon. Sound advice. Quote
oc1rob Posted February 1, 2005 Report Posted February 1, 2005 I have a 35Deg Kitedeck trimmed 15ply Trampa deck (got it used) but dont have revo trucks on it, just by Scrub Channels. Good deck, sits a bit high on channels and 9" tyres but its mellow as hell to ride loads of suspension Quote
Woody1599968629 Posted February 1, 2005 Report Posted February 1, 2005 I've just found out that Kitedeck don't do their relex in long at the moment so the best thing to do is to use the 15deg and 35deg links above. Select the deck you want drilled with holes for Revos and then you can get the other bits to go on top. Best thing to do is contact Kitemarket and they'll sort you out. Quote
Mannie Posted February 1, 2005 Author Report Posted February 1, 2005 Thanks for that. I'm still keen to test drive one of these beasts though. They are not the cheapest around and I’d hate to get it wrong. It sounds like Richmond is the place to go. I used to fly there often, so know the guys there. KiteMarket seems to advise the 35deg board, used for jumping, is suitable up to a max weight of 13st. See, I’m not looking for a mellow, floaty cruiser. I’m after a rigid tight-assed b!tch. :-) I think I'll ask the guys at Trampa if they have some demo models. Of course the BBC is forecasting rain for this weekend! Quote
spooky Posted February 1, 2005 Report Posted February 1, 2005 KiteMarket seems to advise the 35deg board, used for jumping, is suitable up to a max weight of 13st. See, I’m not looking for a mellow, floaty cruiser. I’m after a rigid tight-assed b!tch. :-) Which ply are they looking at for 13 stone? As if you get teh Kitedeck 35 reflex the 14 will take 15 stone nicely adn is stiff Still flexes to absorb hard landings, and has nice pop to get over people lines with out the need to use the kite (and hence loose power for a jump further out) BUT as it is thicker (slightly heavier unfortunatly) the rebound on it is smoother so does not bounce you off the board if you mess up or flex to much when powerd up? Jon Quote
Kitedeck Kid Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 I've just found out that Kitedeck don't do their relex in long at the moment so the b My kitedeck is a 14 ply LONG i'm 13 1/2 stone and it rarely bottoms out on me. Have a word with kitedeck pimp he'll be able to sort u out, his having a clearout at the mo. Quote
Spike J Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 Oh yes 6.4kg refers to the 10 ply short, shame as I'd love a board that light:( 6.4kg is the 12 ply deck, only ever done one 10ply and it was lighter than that, dont forget spooky the carbon decks will be as stiff as you deck you have now but will be as light as the 12ply and with the Ti axles as well a tad lighter, Ti Axles should be with us in the next two weeks, the Ti is with the machine shop as I type and when I get a phone call I will pick them up and let all you guys know who have asked for them. We are having a bit of a clear out at the mo, I think I have got a 14ply long deck somewhere driled for revos, I know I have got a brand spanking comp 16 driled for revos, might have that myslef, I havent got my own Reflex come to think of it. Advice Time......Ride before you buy, please! Quote
Mannie Posted February 2, 2005 Author Report Posted February 2, 2005 Oh, so the materials you are using for the boards will change shortly? Have you sold any of the new carbon boards yet? Also, what is the price implication of Ti axles? Quote
Tim186 Posted February 2, 2005 Report Posted February 2, 2005 I thought they were in the region of £160 Quote
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