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STORMRIDER
Since 17 Jul 2007
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| FlyinElvis wrote: | | i just bought a Slingshot fuse. It's a 149, and is now my favorite board. It's a directional, but you can ride it like a twin tip. It's good and flexy, giving you great pop, and also sweet surfy turns. |
would the fuse work for my big board (learner) in the gorge on a 9m?
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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| Fri Aug 24, 07 8:09 am |
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it might, 149 is a pretty big board, and it is certainly easy to get up on.... though I forgot to mention I'm only 145. It is my light wind board though. Dano is bigger and I know he uses his fuse as a light wind board at Sauvies. Not sure how much he weighs, but I'd guess about 180 maybe?
the fuse isn't really a freestyle board though... i missed that part...sorry about that...it's more made to have fun on the swells (though it seems to jump just fine).
If you are interested in some gear though... look in the industry soapbox section. I noticed recently that seattlekites.com is blowing out a bunch of stuff. I got a sweet deal on my Fuse
http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-5762.html
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shastadogs2
Since 28 Mar 2005
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| Sun Aug 26, 07 1:49 pm |
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nah, i am ot that big: 175#, but had a hellofa time getting up on plane at first, had to unlearn some wakeboard habits before i could ride, and my instructor finally sort of gave up and handed me the biggest board he could find.
i am currently downsizing my boards, looking for something i can jump bigger. the doyles are great in the swell but are shaped sort of long and curvy and sometimes i have a hard time horsing them into the air.
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STORMRIDER
Since 17 Jul 2007
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| Wed Sep 12, 07 6:15 am |
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| Thanks everyone, i ended up getting the 151 proof. Now that i have 5 good days under me on the board I want a freestyle board. While taking my lessons at floras w/will he had me start on a 146 misfitt for a couple of rides then he switched me out to a 136 misfitt, i was juiced on a 7 t2. when talking w/him regarding board size he sudjested i get a 126 misfitt. so now I'm looking for something in that range.. who has sudjestions for a board to fill this hole in my quiver? anyone gat an extra for 4sale?
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Sol-flyer
Since 21 Mar 2006
1280 Posts
Dude, where's my Bus?
Otto Mann
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| Wed Sep 12, 07 6:37 am |
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looks like your on your way brutha!
i thought id mention that changing a board's size is a lot like changing kite sizes(meaning if your overpowered, try a smaller board and vice versa).
it is best to have at least 2 boards, one for lighter winds. and a smaller board for more powered riding (and jumping). but why stop with only 2? a whole quiver of kites should be in company with a whole line-up of boards. i think thats one of the greater aspects of kiting....mix it up
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STORMRIDER
Since 17 Jul 2007
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| Wed Sep 12, 07 6:42 am |
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ya dude, i enjoyed hang with ya all, a chair and a wind block is the way to chillax btween sessions. trying to get down that way one more time this season B4 its over....your exactly right i do need more kites, but who doesn't? PEACE 
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Sol-flyer
Since 21 Mar 2006
1280 Posts
Dude, where's my Bus?
Otto Mann
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| Wed Sep 12, 07 7:12 am |
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thanks bro, i look forward to riding with you agian...
| Quote: | | a chair and a wind block is the way to chillax btween sessions. |
here's the next phaze in wind protection...
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