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1st board - OR Mako King?
I'm starting to think about picking up my first board to learn on this summer (another first board thread???). I'm a big fellah, 6'4" 260# so in
looking at big boards. I'm contemplating picking up a door of some sort but I'm also thinking about the mako king (165x45). I've read a lot of good
things about it.
I like the versatility of it, as ultimately I see myself on a directional surfboard, but I want to learn on a TT. It's high flotation and size (in TT
mode) seem to lend as a good beginner board that I could ultimately convert to a directional. Also sounds like an upwind machine which I'm sure I'd
appreciate in the beginning.
I should mention that I'm not really interested in boosting, just smooth cruiser that I could eventually take into the waves - or use as a gateway to
a true directional.
So, does anybody have time on a mako king? Is it a good starter?
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Sounds like a Mako King would be perfect for what you want. I have a buddy about the same size and he loves the King.
It will do just what you want, learn on it as a bi-directional, change the fins to the directional position and have a blast.
A lot of people ride larger flat boards (doors) around here in the inland gusty stuff. Most of the guys on the King say it's a lot more loose and
carvey but still perfect in the fluky winds here.
Hope this helps.
Dave
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I have a King and a 140 Wide. The King is a great riding board, it is a bit on the heavy side and will not get quite the same very bottom end as a
door but far more versatile than a door. I ride my set up in mutant mode and it still rides upwind great using as a TT even in mutant fin
configuration. In the mutant mode it rides more like a directional but the concave does make it edge great. A lot depends on your wind conditions - if
you want to scratch the very bottom of the wind barrel for getting out then a door will get you a couple of mph lighter start - you'll still need a
bit more wind at 260 lbs to get up riding. The King is a super smooth riding board and you do have the option to go strapless.
A buddy of mine that weighs about 240 will grab my board to start riding when I'm busy using my surfboard at the lightest wind.
Mark Groshens NAPKA KC 13
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bigben91682
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I'm not looking at it as a low wind board as much as wanting a wide range board that can still go in lower winds. I'm hoping for a one board quiver
that will last me while I learn and progress....I'm not expecting the bottom end of a big door, but I am expecting a better top end....which it sounds
like the king do much better in higher wind and more chop.
Markite, wanna sell yours?? ![:)](./images/smilies/smile.gif)
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hmm I could... I'm a dealer for Ocean Rodeo as well as Peter Lynn, I could just replace my own - I'll shoot you a U2U.
Mark Groshens NAPKA KC 13
WindSpeed kites & design - Canada
Peter Lynn Arcs: Charger2 22.5 +18 + 15 + 6.5, Charger I 6, Scorpion 16 + 10, Phantom II 12 + 9, Orig Phantom 9 + 6, Synergy 10 + 8, F 1200, S 840
Ocean Rodeo: Flite 17 + 12, Rise 13 + 10 + 7, Razor 9 + 6
Foils: PL Leopards and Lynx, Airea Raptors, some PL Reactor IIs + IIIs, Libre Spirits, Cross Kite Sonics, Ozone Flow
Peter Lynn Kite Cat for cruising the lakes
buggies: PL XR+, Cameleon Pagona, custom bigfoot, PL Bigfoot, custom ice buggy
Boards: 2 custom directionals, O.R Surf series 6-3 and 5-11, Mako Duke, Mako Skinny, Mako 140 Wide, Mako 150 Wide, Mako King, Brunotti
lots of old school skis, snowboard
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great board!
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