I need some advice.
I am looking at all the good deals out there and wondering, What is a good beginner kite board. I weigh about 200lbs. At first glance I would guess that bigger is better. I am looking for a board that will get me going. I don't want to get tired of it and need another one soon though. I am not big into tricks and just like to ride but I like to jump a little bit. I have heard good things about the splene doors and also about a session 141 but the cost more than the ones I am seeing lately.

A couple boards I am looking at that are new and come complete are
liquid force mission 144 2008 brand new for $279.00
Liquid force proof 141, 151, or 161 for $300.00
Liquid Force WLF 140 2009 for $279.00

I know there are boards for sale here too but I don't know anything about them. I am tempted by the proofs but will I get tired of it? Is a 141 or 144 a good enough beginner board? Any advice is appreciated

IMO Shorter but wider boards are much better, contrary to what it was a few years ago. I wouldn't get the proof, the ridiculous length just gets in your way, and doesn't help with easy plaining that much. Boards at the beginning of kiteboarding generally looked like the proof, so that shape is kind of dated.

If I were you I would get the Liquid Force WLF 140cm, that's a great deal for a complete board and the Liquid Force pads and straps are really comfortable and soft. Plus the length, makes it feel like a smaller board, while having all the early plaining performance because of the big width and flat rocker.

Also, from what I've heard the mission is a pure wakestyle board, meaning it is basically a wakeboard shape, that will make it much harder to plane on because of the huge rocker, even though the board itself is big.

I agree on shorter/wider ............I have a Crazy Fly All Round 145x48 for sale that would suit you fine and never outgrow............great beginner board then light wind board as your skill improves.
Wood core for shock dampening and flex, progressive rocker, flat bottom for early planing, and ABS rails for edging and durability.........................let me know if you are interested..................

Yeah I second tridude on the crazyfly

I've got a Crazyfly Raptor myself, and love it. Really light and the carbon construction takes TONS of abuse. I've ridden it over rocks, dropped it numerous times and still very minimal scratches.

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Originally posted by tridude I agree on shorter/wider ............I have a Crazy Fly All Round 145x48 for sale that would suit you fine and never outgrow............great beginner board then light wind board as your skill improves. Wood core for shock dampening and flex, progressive rocker, flat bottom for early planing, and ABS rails for edging and durability.........................let me know if you are interested..................

The christmas special is tempting.

Christmas special still good.............................:duh::duh:

i personally bought a Spleene Session 142x42 since it it fits in between the high performance RIP's and the lightwind Doors, but also looked at the ABoard Glider which is advertised as an instructional/beginner board. the glider looked like a bigger version of the Spleene Session. both boards are pretty pricey though

@ tridude. So you are getting rid of the crazyfly but got a door. You need a specialized low wind board? I am just curious about the reasoning and if it is worth looking for one. How much different is the spleene door and the glide? I am still interested in the crazyfly but the price is so good on the wlf

the LF are not as wide , but have a nice concave bottom which makes control smooth and easy to start out . the only draw back is that you need a little more breeze. which equals a little faster action

the crazy fly is a step up on quality for sure . it will get you on in the lighter of conditions.

shorter and wider are a good general direction

flat bottom makes a better light wind ride but can be a little slick at first to start out on.

if your still looking ABoards Flip is a really good big board!!

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Originally posted by xxxBUGGYPILOTXXX Quote: Originally posted by stetson05 I need some advice. I am looking at all the good deals out there and wondering, What is a good beginner kite board. I weigh about 200lbs. At first glance I would guess that bigger is better. I am looking for a board that will get me going. I don't want to get tired of it and need another one soon though. I am not big into tricks and just like to ride but I like to jump a little bit. I have heard good things about the splene doors and also about a session 141 but the cost more than the ones I am seeing lately. A couple boards I am looking at that are new and come complete are liquid force mission 144 2008 brand new for $279.00 Liquid force proof 141, 151, or 161 for $300.00 Liquid Force WLF 140 2009 for $279.00 I know there are boards for sale here too but I don't know anything about them. I am tempted by the proofs but will I get tired of it? Is a 141 or 144 a good enough beginner board? Any advice is appreciated u2u sent:tumble:

Funny, that is the exact board I bought from Tridude. Good to know from another source how good it is. Now I just need to learn to ride it.

You're about my weight. I was told to go wide, between 40 and 50cm And it worked out well. I've tried a few different boards but had really good lock with the OR mako in the NW waters. It's pretty concave and takes chop (coast and gorge) like nobody's business and is an upwind beast. The fly is a nice board for sure, lot of them out and about in this area.