Considering 2 different boards for first board purchase

WindpowerMarcus · Since 28 Aug 2009 12 Posts New Member

Hey forum. Two boards are for sale that are certainly priced low. What's the consensus on either being an appropriate purchase for a 5'10" 200lb newbie buying his first board?..

2006 Liquid Force (138cm) Kiteboard for $150.

2005 SX Slingshot (136cm) kiteboard. 6 fins for $150.

Your feedback always appreciated.

-Marcus

Chooch · Thu Sep 03, 09 9:55 am

The bigger the better usually. What model LF is it? Probably go with the 2006 anyways since boards were changing a lot year to year at that time

WindpowerMarcus · Since 28 Aug 2009 12 Posts New Member

...it's the LF LTD Drop

Chooch · Thu Sep 03, 09 10:06 am

Go with the drop. Its a bit wider if I remember correct which should really help you with the learning curve.

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

I was actually going to say stay away from the drop.

I guess it's an ok board to learn on, and it's cheap,
but you'll be wanting a new board pretty soon,
and won't be able to re-sell it.
Just more info...

have you looked on ikitesurf.com classifieds?
A lot of times, there are great deals on
great used boards over there.

bulae99 · Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster

That is a great board! Make sure there is no cracking along the seems towards to middle of the board.

LF for sure

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

Is there any pics of the SX? Being that it's listed as a 6 fin (unless you get 2 extras), it sounds more like an '03 which would be pretty dated in design/shape/etc.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Drop was sweet! Was going to echo what Adam said about the 6 fin Slingshot, that sounds much older than 2005

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

For $50 more you can get some 2008/2010 tech Very Happy

, really way to small for your weight though.

http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-15160.html

jblum · Since 13 Jul 2008 307 Posts The Gorge Obsessed

You can get into a BRAND NEW board for just over 3 bills at 2nd Wind in Hood River right now. Friend just got a great deal on a new Liquid Force board there. Why buy old tech when you can get the new goods for a little more. Just my 2cents, but its worth spending a bit more now that will last you a lot longer. I've always bought good first, and avoided having to rebuy 6 mos later. Been a good investment on all kite gear I've got.

wytcap · Since 10 Mar 2005 203 Posts NW oregon Stoked

I have a 2004 sx 139 and it has 6 fins.
Its a so so board

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

dude...
by this board, you won't need another

http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-15160.html

shred_da_gorge · Thu Sep 03, 09 10:43 pm

I rode an SX 136 as my beginner board and still enjoy it, but I'm 180 lbs and it's not good in light winds. I'd lean toward toward the LF. I bought my SX from 2nd Wind with advice and a great deal from Pepi, and we're heading into the off-season where bargains will be had. Don't limit yourself to the Drop because you've found stuff that's cheap and available - get what fills your needs or you'll have buyer's remorse.

HRnico · Since 22 Mar 2008 262 Posts Da Hood Obsessed

I'm 175lb and in my second year of kiting. I've riden the LF Drop 132 and a LF 134( don't remember the 134 model.) did not enjoy as much as the SX I currently am riding an 2005 SX137 great board for beginner to intermident. Goes up wind quite easily, very little rocker. It could use a little more flex in the tips, but that would be a different model. I just like to ride it. I have acsess to several other boards, but tend to grab the SX. It just easy to ride.