Ocean Rodeo Mako question

SpaceRacer · Since 04 Nov 2007 434 Posts Obsessed

Hi,

Just purchased the 2011 OR Mako 140 after demoing it for two days. Love the board, especially when I got the hang of boosting it. Do you ride it with one fin on each end or do you use the thruster option on one end? I rode it with one and one. How does the thruster option change the dynamics of the board? Also, any tips for maximum boostability?

Thanks,

JP

undertow · Since 15 Feb 2008 371 Posts BeaversBurg Obsessed

Go downwind and pick up as much speed as you can, turn upwind while using both feet and engage the whole rail, not just the back foot, as in a traditional twintip, to build tension in the lines, then Ollie pop with the right timing with the kite.

jackZ · Since 13 Apr 2008 355 Posts Devon Alberta ca. Obsessed

SpaceRacer · Since 04 Nov 2007 434 Posts Obsessed

So will the mutant thruster set up give one better pop ability or is this simply for more carving grip?

jp

knotwindy · Since 25 Sep 2011 615 Posts Addicted

it gives it more grip in the turn one direction but it gives it too much grip, can not slide it at all on the swell and makes landings trickier... a better option for me seems to be switching the fin out for a Mako King surf fin. better grip but not too sticky.

wylieflyote · Sun Sep 25, 11 7:31 pm

If anyone knows of a Mako (140 or 150) for sale second hand, please PM me. After a lifetime of board sports my 62 y o knees have recently really begun hurting constantly while kiting. Had a Mako last year that got robbed from my garage storage in Tacoma. I found that the even steady leg pressure to both knees was more forgiving, and allowed me more T.O.W.
Thanks

Sella · Mon Sep 26, 11 12:18 pm

Kip....if you're thinking Mako you should come try out my King (165x45)....or demo one from Windance. I ride it mutant and its the best chop absorbing board I've ridden. Smooth...easy on the knees....and a lite wind killer. I rode Fuse's 149" and 151" and they were also a lot of fun...but not as smooth when landing in funky chop. Also, any newb is up and riding this board day 1 so it's a solid trainer board for friends etc.

For your knees.....think about using NSI double stuffs pads....they help add the cush your knees crave for longer sessions......plus you can still walk to the bar afterwards. Smile

wylieflyote · Mon Sep 26, 11 1:10 pm

Thanks Sella,
But as to the King, I already have a directional that I love and it's kind to my knees. I'll look into the soft NSI pads for the TT. Need to resolve this before I leave for my month in Brazil :) Kip