mdz - 16-10-2008 at 11:41 PM
Hello everyone
I have dilemma choosing my first kite board.
I have 13m kite my weight is 93kg I need kite board to this kite.
Maybe there is some calculation how to choose kite board depending on raider weight.
As far as I know for my weight best kite board would be 140-145 size. Correct me if I am wrong.
I am considering buying 145 x 43cm or 136 x 39cm size board. Which size is better for me, I think the second one might be too small for me.
Thank you for your replies.
PHREERIDER - 17-10-2008 at 05:25 AM
<20mph wind go with the 145
>20mph wind go with the 136
you'll need about 15mph just to get going. probably more.
flat bottoms are fast and require better board control
concave bottoms are friendlier but require more power.
better skills will get you in lighter winds
have fun
dylanj423 - 17-10-2008 at 06:03 AM
I dont know what you are looking to spend, but someone on this forum is selling a Spleene board for under $600 that fits the size you are looking to
fill. I have been told by a number of people that they (Spleene) make the best boards... If I had the cash sitting around, I would buy it. Their shape
allows them to hold an edge and plane easier than other styles.
leebrianh - 17-10-2008 at 06:11 AM
and it's like new condition too :tumble:
PHREERIDER - 17-10-2008 at 07:48 AM
OH YEAH ,,DIDN'T SEE IT, LAB's GOT YOUR PROBLEM SOLVED MY MAN.
that would an excellent choice Spleene 141.
good all around size , A LITTLE MORE KITE for your size WOULD GET YOU easier riding around 15-16mph .
domdino - 17-10-2008 at 07:52 AM
i also have a spleene rip 134, very lovely board :D
Battle it out with you Brian :D
leebrianh - 17-10-2008 at 07:55 AM
Not to mention, yours is cheaper when it's like new condition as mine 
USA_Eli_A - 17-10-2008 at 10:06 AM
crazy fly all-around...145....its sick
mdz - 21-10-2008 at 02:32 AM
I decided to go with 135 x 43cm board for 6-10m/s winds. As i read the most important thing in the board for bigger weight rider is width of a board.