Who makes a light twin tip?

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2622 Posts The 503 METAL

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?

Very Happy

K4L · Since 19 Jan 2009 483 Posts Obsessed

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

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

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.

Matt E. · Since 22 May 2008 318 Posts West Coast Sales Rep Obsessed

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!

Chong · Since 21 Oct 2009 27 Posts LA/FL/MX

the wainmann board is the lightest out there

kuips · Since 19 Mar 2009 93 Posts white salmon

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

Blue · Since 03 Jul 2007 469 Posts I used to be Obsessed

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

shred_da_gorge · Sun Feb 21, 10 10:51 am

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.

sirkitealot · Since 23 Sep 2009 35 Posts

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

Blue · Since 03 Jul 2007 469 Posts I used to be Obsessed

pdxmonkeyboy · Sun Feb 21, 10 1:41 pm

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

lineman · Since 05 Feb 2009 170 Posts Stoked

I second that Aggression. Exclamation

Chooch · Sun Feb 21, 10 7:48 pm

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.

windpig · Since 28 Aug 2008 283 Posts Obsessed

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

kochease · Since 03 Jul 2008 760 Posts In Ft. Stevens, OR Opinionated

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.

C Johnson · Since 17 Apr 2009 854 Posts Seattle Opinionated

I hear jimmy lewis boards are very light.

they are also known to be somewhat fragile

Note: fragile is pronounced Fraj-i-le

JMatic · Since 12 Aug 2008 252 Posts Boise, In Dat Ho Obsessed

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