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Forums > Kitesurfing Gear Reviews

Any reviews on the LF Kaos?

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Created by Saffer > 9 months ago, 31 Jan 2010
Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
31 Jan 2010 1:23PM
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Just wanted to see what people's thoughts on the board were?

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
1 Feb 2010 9:55AM
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nobody?

SurfConnect
QLD, 1674 posts
1 Feb 2010 6:19PM
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www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=52940&whichpage=2

Hayman said...

Tried the new KAOS board (a 139x42) yesterday. OMG, feauturing a pants tightening, red stained timber top with decals, this board makes me wet. By far one of the sexiest boards ive come across. (Hey Padi, can ya post some saucy full page spreads of the Kaos).

Not only does this board look the goods, it feels as awesome to ride.
I was a bit sceptical of the rather square nose and tail for fear of the usual blinding spray that results in choppy conditions.. This board did not have any
Maybe this was due to the very thin rails and soft continous flex profile; aswell as the taperred tip and tail. For quite a large board in size, i was impressed by how small it felt to ride...
The multiple concave base really sucked this baby down on the water, and edged upwind like a board should. Because of the wind dwindling arvo yesterday, i didnt have a chance to really test its release and pop apart from a few launches off the choppy swell, which felt very similar to the influence board.

In summary, The LF Kaos board is a freestylers delight in flat to choppy conditions. Its responsive while still having a medium amount of flex to feel exactly whats going on underneath it.

Super stoked i had the pleasure to caress and ride her

elliottb
NSW, 5 posts
1 Feb 2010 7:22PM
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Iv used the 133 kaos a fare bit, i love this board so smooth and cuts through the water and chop and really easy. The board holds its edge nice in the water and has a really soft landing to boosts and otther tricks.would really advise you to go test ride one of these babyss.

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
1 Feb 2010 9:59PM
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SurfConnect said...

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=52940&whichpage=2

Hayman said...

Tried the new KAOS board (a 139x42) yesterday. OMG, feauturing a pants tightening, red stained timber top with decals, this board makes me wet. By far one of the sexiest boards ive come across. (Hey Padi, can ya post some saucy full page spreads of the Kaos).

Not only does this board look the goods, it feels as awesome to ride.
I was a bit sceptical of the rather square nose and tail for fear of the usual blinding spray that results in choppy conditions.. This board did not have any
Maybe this was due to the very thin rails and soft continous flex profile; aswell as the taperred tip and tail. For quite a large board in size, i was impressed by how small it felt to ride...
The multiple concave base really sucked this baby down on the water, and edged upwind like a board should. Because of the wind dwindling arvo yesterday, i didnt have a chance to really test its release and pop apart from a few launches off the choppy swell, which felt very similar to the influence board.

In summary, The LF Kaos board is a freestylers delight in flat to choppy conditions. Its responsive while still having a medium amount of flex to feel exactly whats going on underneath it.

Super stoked i had the pleasure to caress and ride her



Thanks. Would you recommend the 133 or 136 for an 80kg rider? Not desparate for low end, I have a 140x43 but still looking for something thats comfortable through the chop.

Neller
QLD, 9 posts
1 Feb 2010 9:55PM
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I ride the 133 Kaos with closed toe wakeboard bindings. Started out with a cheaper board but after a few runs on it on the days i rode motorbike to beach (couldnt take board on bike so demoed the kaos instead) it took very little convincing for a trade in.

I find board goes upwind super easy even in light conditions, releases from water real smooth, and the double concave base gives it super smooth feel through the water. As for jumping the smooth backrolls, frontrolls, raileys, and landings still make my pants tight.

I weight 92 kilo but prefer a small board as i learnt on a 128. but board size is all about personal feel. Get down and demo a few sizes to find what is best for you.

Personally have never enjoyed a board as much as I do with the kaos.

10/10 from me :D

try and upload a close up of my board later but for now heres a flick of me riding mine.



SurfConnect
QLD, 1674 posts
2 Feb 2010 8:45AM
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The board edges super easy and gains speed without effort. If you already have a 140 board then go for the 133 to give you a wider wind range. I am 83kgs and I use the 133 most.

Saffer said...

SurfConnect said...

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=52940&whichpage=2

Hayman said...

Tried the new KAOS board (a 139x42) yesterday. OMG, feauturing a pants tightening, red stained timber top with decals, this board makes me wet. By far one of the sexiest boards ive come across. (Hey Padi, can ya post some saucy full page spreads of the Kaos).

Not only does this board look the goods, it feels as awesome to ride.
I was a bit sceptical of the rather square nose and tail for fear of the usual blinding spray that results in choppy conditions.. This board did not have any
Maybe this was due to the very thin rails and soft continous flex profile; aswell as the taperred tip and tail. For quite a large board in size, i was impressed by how small it felt to ride...
The multiple concave base really sucked this baby down on the water, and edged upwind like a board should. Because of the wind dwindling arvo yesterday, i didnt have a chance to really test its release and pop apart from a few launches off the choppy swell, which felt very similar to the influence board.

In summary, The LF Kaos board is a freestylers delight in flat to choppy conditions. Its responsive while still having a medium amount of flex to feel exactly whats going on underneath it.

Super stoked i had the pleasure to caress and ride her



Thanks. Would you recommend the 133 or 136 for an 80kg rider? Not desparate for low end, I have a 140x43 but still looking for something thats comfortable through the chop.




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