Does being female affect which board?

[bartiebat1599968741]

I've learnt this the hard way with snowboarding & don't want to invest in a kiteboard only to get whipped & have to buy a different one soon after.

 

Going on the Nobile board selector site (the 555's preeeettty ) it picks a 134 or a 137 for me - I didn't really want a choice so wondering if sex (stop it now!) is an issue?

 

Thanks peeps

[ouchmyankle]

Yea sex does come in to it with girls being top heavy in the chest department they need a wider board

[Johno2090]

Giggidy, giggidy, gig-gi-dy! (added for Ouch, i felt he needed it)

[Kite Kid]

as woman are usually a bit smaller then men u may find it easir to ride with a smaller stance so check the board has a couple of pad placemnt holes

[pyrotim]

Females generally like pink boards, and ones with pretty graphics.

 

Only things that really affect board choice is height, experience and riding style. Other than that it's what is pretty.

 

I'm 83 kg, 6'3 and my personal choice would to not go larger than 130 x 40 cm. However, that's due to my style of riding.

 

I'm guessing from your question, you are a newbie. I wouldn't neccessarily go for such an expensive board as a 1st board. Depending on your weight, if you are a lightweight, then the 134 / 137 would be good, but if a bit heavier, you may look at something a tad bigger to start with, then trade down to the 134 when you are ready.

 

It all depends on feel really so my advice would be to get a test ride and if you like it, go for it, but make sure you test more than one board.

[KiteItRight]

they also prfer more flexible deck

[ouchmyankle]

Thanks johno i'll add it to my signiture. (Giggidy, giggidy, gig-gi-dy!)

[mkratty]

ive heard they prefer a stiff one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Duderino]

they also prfer more flexible deck

 

Good point !!!! Ive snapped mine b4 today with improper use

Altho i was rammin home hard

[kite layne]

I've learnt this the hard way with snowboarding & don't want to invest in a kiteboard only to get whipped & have to buy a different one soon after.

 

Going on the Nobile board selector site (the 555's preeeettty ) it picks a 134 or a 137 for me - I didn't really want a choice so wondering if sex (stop it now!) is an issue?

 

Thanks peeps

yes woman have narrower feet ,i know some kite girls that have needed narrower stances i would defo try one on before you buy

[kite layne]

they also prfer more flexible deck

 

Good point !!!! Ive snapped mine b4 today with improper use

Altho i was rammin home hard

we know weve seen it( a lot) :p :p

[Duderino]

:o

[destroyer]

check out the bottom of the page on the link, it may be a tad small tho, pending on your weight

 

http://www.powerkiteshop.com/surf/nobile55507.htm

[sukie]

you will want to go smaller. i ride a 125, and get on reall really well with it, and am looking for something a tad bigger. defo the smaller one, bigger boards are just annoying and the foot straps are way too big

[Jono]

if your looking for something a tad bigger but still on the small side.....

 

POOLY's YOUR MAN

 

or you could try and get a cutom board from colin of LOst cause boards. wont regret it

[TomW]

did you know dogs are the only things that have a bone in their penis! so poolys pic cant be human (i dont think)

[nemo_sushi]

My gf had a 128FLX.. lost that and got an ´06 666 123 which she thinks suites her a lot better....

[sprogg]

Crazy Fly do a nice board for females, so do TB boards. Narrower stance is good, softer flex and you can get female/child pads/straps to suit smaller feet.

[lucie8uk]

I am really hacked off by the majority of responses to this question. Guys, do you want more girls kiting at your beach or not? Because the **** that a lot of you are coming out with will put the majority of them off.

 

In response to the original question, I am 5'4" and weight 55kgs, and I learnt on something like a 134, but my board now is a 127 x 38.5 Naish Sol - the 2006 version. It can be tricky getting straps to fit smaller feet but Underground do them in S, M and L. I notice Liquid Force are doing ladies-fit straps now too.

 

Good luck.

[sprogg]

Lady fir dstraps are now widely available. TB do the Mana 37 (130 x 37)for lighter riders. Crazy Fly do the girls boards 3 diff sizes.

[bartiebat1599968741]

Thanks everyone!

Lost cause never responded to my email so I've gone with an 08 crazy fly girl 132 x 39 as that kept reappearing in suggestions here & at home (& yes it's very pretty!). Can't wait - might even have warmed up a bit by the time it arrives!

[ShapeShifter]

I was rather ****** when I wrote this so I trhought I'd delete it.

 

Board is a great choice.

 

Ride well ride safe and ride with passion.

[Duderino]

did you know dogs are the only things that have a bone in their penis! so poolys pic cant be human (i dont think)

 

You lot shud well know by now im a super fukin human.....

 

That sometimes snap

[ANGELZ]

Great choice!!!!