Power Kite Forum

Slingshot SST 6'2", Surfable?

leebrianh - 26-3-2009 at 04:58 AM

Ok, a few of you inspired(?) me to come up with this question.

Can I use this board for surfing?



It's Slingshot SST 6'2" originally designed for kitesurfing.

I am thinking maybe I can use this board for surfing during those windless days and also use it as my light wind board for kiting.

I weigh 160lb and live in East cost where waves are not that big. I learn things fast though :)

Reason behind this particular board is:

1. it's last year model = less expensive
2. it fits in my car (I think)
3. it looks so cool

tridude - 26-3-2009 at 05:07 AM

sure can, take the straps off and you're golden.......with foot pads you wont need wax................
its basically a classic thruster design...................good for hollow/step wave faces i.e. fast down the line and turns well off the bottom and top.....................you will need waist high or higher sets to get cranking...................................