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Wind Slither

Since 04 Mar 2005
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PostSun Feb 21, 10 7:18 am    Who makes a light twin tip? Reply with quote

Interested in who strives to make a light weight twin out there. Doesn't seem like the manufacturers are really focusing much on lightness. I have owned heavier boards and listened to the "swing-weight" argument - but they're not for me.

Anything out there, or should I just keep riding my Naish Thorn for another 6 years?

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K4L

Since 19 Jan 2009
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PostSun Feb 21, 10 7:54 am     Reply with quote

Never weighed it but my Skywalker allways seemed light compared to other boards

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blancoh2o

Since 15 Mar 2005
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Oregon
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PostSun Feb 21, 10 8:13 am     Reply with quote

A lot of boards used to be light. They also used to break frequently. Nowdays, boards are build to be strong, have lots of pop and ride smooth. There are trade offs for everthing when designing gear. In this case I will take any of the new boards over what we had 3 years ago.
I think the new boards are not really that much heavier. When you compare the weight the strength comparison. The weight is worth it.

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Matt E.

Since 22 May 2008
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PostSun Feb 21, 10 8:55 am     Reply with quote

Check out the Cabrinha boards from this or last year. Very light and some of the most fun boards I have ever ridden. The Caliber and Custom are what I would suggest you take a look at!

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Chong

Since 21 Oct 2009
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PostSun Feb 21, 10 10:14 am     Reply with quote

the wainmann board is the lightest out there

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kuips

Since 19 Mar 2009
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PostSun Feb 21, 10 10:19 am     Reply with quote

Aggression Kiteboards are amazing and really light and quality.
I do really like my Balance, though.

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Blue

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PostSun Feb 21, 10 10:20 am     Reply with quote

Crazy Fly. My 2009 Raptor Pro Limited weighs 2kg.
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shred_da_gorge

Since 12 Nov 2008
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PostSun Feb 21, 10 10:51 am     Reply with quote

I'd consider my North Jaime quite light. My Slingshot boards weigh a ton compared to it. Norths I've tried are much lighter than the LFs and SSs I've ridden - the design goals and construction are different. If you're looking specifically to find a light board it shouldn't be hard. I don't expect my Norths to break with my casual riding but if you go hard you might not want to go light! My SS would withstand Armageddon.

Check the reputation of your manufacturer and/or dealer to cover replacement if things go awry.

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sirkitealot

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PostSun Feb 21, 10 11:23 am     Reply with quote

Wainman Blunts, Xenon, SU-2 are the lightest on the market in my opinion.

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Blue

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PostSun Feb 21, 10 11:33 am     Reply with quote

sirkitealot wrote:
... are the lightest on the market in my opinion.
ORLY, you need an opinion for weight? Specs would suffice Smile

Laughing The Dude: Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man Laughing

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pdxmonkeyboy

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PostSun Feb 21, 10 1:41 pm     Reply with quote

Ditto. The raptor pro is made from carbon fiber and is a totally awesome board.

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lineman

Since 05 Feb 2009
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PostSun Feb 21, 10 5:50 pm     Reply with quote

I second that Aggression. Exclamation

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Chooch

Since 18 Nov 2007
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PostSun Feb 21, 10 7:48 pm     Reply with quote

The Wainman Blunts are super light and have a ton of concave. They edge really well in chop for those big air days. I can't say it's the lightes cuz I have not tried every board out there.

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windpig

Since 28 Aug 2008
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PostMon Feb 22, 10 9:06 am     Reply with quote

A Boards and Crazy Fly are the lightest I have come across.

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kochease

Since 03 Jul 2008
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PostMon Feb 22, 10 10:02 am     Reply with quote

The F-one Trax 3 is really light weight. Even the foot pads are super light weight.

Everyone who picks it up always comments on how light it is. I have a 134 you can borrow if you want to check it out. Very Happy

I don't know if its lighter than the Wainmans (they are really light) but I do know it is lighter than the cabrinha's.

Plus the Trax 3 just plain rocks!! Is a extremely responsive board for all type of conditions. Fin or finless, great freeride and freestyle performance. Smooth and fast riding with powerful pop.


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C Johnson

Since 17 Apr 2009
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PostMon Feb 22, 10 11:44 am     Reply with quote

I hear jimmy lewis boards are very light.

they are also known to be somewhat fragile


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JMatic

Since 12 Aug 2008
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PostMon Feb 22, 10 1:29 pm     Reply with quote

The Flexifoil Aaron Hadlow Pro is disgustingly light--no specs tho at work and can't kite search.

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