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skent

Since 08 Aug 2011
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Sun May 20, 12 9:28 pm Upwind? |
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Which carves/points up wind better a twin tip or surfboard? _________________ Steve
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wylieflyote

Since 30 Jun 2006
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Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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Mon May 21, 12 6:36 am |
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My quad fin surfboard charges upwind better than any TT I've tried. But a purist will tell you that 4 fins on a surfboard is lame lame lame. I like it. Ready for 6.5 hours of KB4C!! _________________ CGKA Member
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beech

Since 21 Aug 2010
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Longview, WA
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Mon May 21, 12 8:17 am |
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If youre a beginner I think you'll have more success going upwind on a twintip. On a surfboard you either have to jibe it when you change directions or go toeside - both of which require more skill than a simple transition on a twin.
Someone who's already a jedi master like flyote can get on his surfboard and go event site to white salmon bridge in one tack. _________________ Haole |
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Sasquatch

Since 09 Mar 2005
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PNW
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Mon May 21, 12 8:53 am Re: Upwind? |
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skent wrote: | Which carves/points up wind better a twin tip or surfboard? |
Hands down, a surf board. You can put long fins on a TT. . . |
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OG
Since 07 Jun 2011
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Mon May 21, 12 9:37 am |
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I am guessing that this is a new guy question. So, ya, surfboard is pretty efficient at going upwind, quad fin even better than a tri. If you are considering which to get first, I'd get a twin for starters. WIth that said, its good to point out that there are better twin tips for learning/going upwind than others. The light wind boards like the glide are good for this. Id really recommend something like a cabrinha prodigy 140 to 148. Fun board, easy upwind, you'll have a use for it beyond just learning too Last edited by OG on Mon May 21, 12 11:03 am; edited 1 time in total |
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skent

Since 08 Aug 2011
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North Bend, WA & Lyle, WA
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Mon May 21, 12 10:51 am |
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OG wrote: | I am guessing that this is a new guy question. So, ya, surfboard is pretty efficient at going upwind, quad fin even better that a tri. If you are considering which to get first, I'd get a twin for starters. WIth that said, its good to point out that there are better twin tips for learning/going upwind than others. The light wind boards like the glide are good for this. Id really recommend something like a cabrinha prodigy 140 to 148. Fun board, easy upwind, you'll have a use for it beyond just learning too |
Yes, I am definitely a newbie. I have been kiting just one season on the Cabrinha Rival 135. I can actually point upwind okay on my TT but have been interested in trying a surfboard and wanted to know if it would be easier or harder than my TT. _________________ Steve
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caps
Since 23 Dec 2010
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Mon May 21, 12 12:14 pm |
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Surfboard if you are strong at toe side or jibing. If not, a tt with less rocker will be best. Of course, being powered up always helps too. |
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tstansbury

Since 06 Jun 2006
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Rowena and P.C
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Mon May 21, 12 12:50 pm |
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soona
Since 27 Sep 2009
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Mon May 21, 12 1:32 pm |
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So what points better - kiteboard or windsurfer?
Assume basic Gorge setup, no special features for pointing/racing (especially for the windsurfer - just your recreational Gorge board and fin). For the kite, either TT or surfboard.
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Gman

Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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wylieflyote

Since 30 Jun 2006
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Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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Mon May 21, 12 2:32 pm |
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Gman wrote: | wrong question
what goes downwind better = surfboard (takes some practice but fun) |
HAH! After what felt like 60 faceplants on an overy-long CGKA Blowout... I think I got the part about TT sucks. _________________ CGKA Member
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Pepi

Since 16 Jun 2006
1831 Posts
Pure Stoke Sports
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Mon May 21, 12 9:46 pm |
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Whichever board has a straighter and flatter rocker, combined with the hardness (or sharpness) of the rail, and add in some fins for helping you to keep the board tracking or giving you leverage against the kite in the gusts.
A surfboard with a wider tail and flatt-ish rocker (like fish or quad kitesurf boards) will tend to rally upwind quite effectively, especially if it is closer to the 5'10-6' length and has a squared or bat-tailed tail section to it.
A twin fin should not be overestimated though, especially if it is longer and flatter, but once you get upwind, it can become quite a handful for going back downwind. _________________ Pure Stoke Sports
Hood River, OR
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lloyd
Since 16 Aug 2007
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Tue May 22, 12 6:49 am |
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Also, don't forget that the Gorge is unique in that the wind blows in the opposite direction as the current. Sometimes to get upwind all you have to do is float in the water. If you're talking a Gorge only board you can sacrifice some upwind characteristics, i.e. boxy rails, flatter rocker, and gain some maneuverability and chop control in your board by having a little more rocker and bottom shape.
Boards are complex. There is no answer as to "which is the best?". It depends on where you kite and what you want to do and where you want to go. All of the shops in the Gorge carry top quality brands and have top quality staff who would be willing to go through the design characteristics. Not to pick favorites, but Pepi at 2nd Wind is one of the best at finding the right product for you. TJ at Bigwinds is also very knowledgeable and helpful. Dave at Windance is also top notch. I believe all of these shops have some sort of demo program where you can try out different boards and have the demo charge count as a credit towards a purchase. Essentially costing you nothing to try out a couple different boards. |
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KOF

Since 30 Mar 2011
51 Posts
Seattle
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Tue May 22, 12 3:17 pm |
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Try an Alaia, it rips upwind better than any surfboard or TT and rides swell like fat girls ride mopeds. No fins means you'll ride like the pros! And just think you could also hit sliders on it. |
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Pepi

Since 16 Jun 2006
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Pure Stoke Sports
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jackZ
Since 13 Apr 2008
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Devon Alberta ca.
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Tue May 22, 12 4:06 pm |
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tstansbury wrote: | skimboard |
Ha , yup !
I use my home built ply skim and it rips upwind . Pretty loose when off the rail though , tons of fun.
I also have a 159 "door " ( Spleene ) It's so easy to ride upwind with this board . Beginners love it too as it's so easy to get up and ride with .
Surfboard ...... it should be strapless too !
Have fun
JackZ _________________ IKO water Instructor
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KOF

Since 30 Mar 2011
51 Posts
Seattle
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Wed May 23, 12 1:52 pm |
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Yup the Alaia is mellow and slippery on the turns, got to ride way back when charging down big swell. Fun to surface pass, ride backwards, blind, do shuv its and general kooky tricks. Highly recommended, no precise slashing just good ol slappin the thigh and riding the wave in  |
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