Best car/truck for kiteboarding ? (besides Mark's Cobra)

Sid · Since 31 Mar 2008 83 Posts Right behind you.

For me having lived with both truck and SUV and currently driving a SUV I would say go with a light 4 door truck like a Tacoma or Frontier with a canopy. They get decent gas milage for a truck, are indestructible, cheap to fix + nothing beats the ability to toss your sandy wet gear in the back. Ever left your wet gear in your car a hot day for hours? Peeee-to-the-yeeeew. Plus no steamy windows. Four door so you can haul your friends and gear on downwinders. Seats that flip up in the back are good for changing room duty. Having a good canopy or tono-cover is nice for locking your precious gear in with a with an ill tempered dog when you're out on the water.

Anyone want to by an SUV? Wink

bulae99 · Since 12 Jul 2006 1691 Posts I give out bad advice.

Check this out! Lots of room for kites in the cab!

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

http://www.gibbstech.co.uk/humdinga.php
they may be expensive but think of all the money you could save by avoiding the toll-bridge Very Happy

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

or 1985 Chevy Cavalier!

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

Here's a nice Saturn wagon: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/674570058.html

harleyboy · Since 13 Jun 2007 41 Posts

Delica Super Exceed Van...the ultimate kiting machine

Sid · Since 31 Mar 2008 83 Posts Right behind you.

This would be my second choice.

stevegriffith22 · Since 14 May 2006 434 Posts Obsessed

My wife was thinking a Toyota Previa Van, you can get them in AWD or 2WD, they get decent gass milage and you can sleep in one. Maybe make it into to a mini gorge mobile.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

harleyboy · Since 13 Jun 2007 41 Posts

Not sure if anyone imports them into the US. They are pretty popular up here in Vancouver. I posted some pics on my blog if anyone wants to see more. There is also a youtube video I embedded of them doin' some off-roading with them.

http://blog.studiomac.com/2008/04/delica-one.html

Mark

Portland Pete · Since 08 Mar 2005 145 Posts HR Stoked

I second the sprinter van, live in it down by the river.
22 mpg diesel, I am waiting for the AWD versions to be released in the US.

Outside Vans seems to be doing some nice fresh conversions.
http://www.outsidevans.com
Their builder is Van Specialties in Lake Oswego.

The Blue Power rig with your jetski inside.
http://web.mac.com/outsidevan/VAN_SITE/Blue_Power.html

And the Power Hauler
http://web.mac.com/outsidevan/VAN_SITE/New_Power_Hauler.html

Crew Van is bare bones, just add a cooler and some camping gear.
http://web.mac.com/outsidevan/VAN_SITE/Crew_Van.html

Pete

brass · Since 15 Jul 2006 152 Posts Stoked

I like Hien's rig but they must wear out quickly. Given the direction we are heading, if I had the funds my ultimate ride would be a VW Passat wagon TDI converted to VEG OIL towing one of these

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

I am thinking better milage.

although in the gorge it would be a kiosk kite dispenser for crack heads
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blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

If you have lots of cash.....