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Tona Pop

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Created by juicerider > 9 months ago, 26 May 2012
juicerider
WA, 790 posts
26 May 2012 2:48PM
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Has anyone tried the Tona Pop and what did you think, how did it compare to other wake style boards. Also does anyone sell them in Oz?

blueprint
WA, 321 posts
26 May 2012 10:25PM
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Kitepower sell em, that's all I know

juicerider
WA, 790 posts
27 May 2012 10:16AM
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Kitepower Australia said...

but I heard the guy did not go out, was very gusty, but definitely doable.......




If you send one to Perth, I'll do a review

27 May 2012 8:00PM
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juicerider said...

Kitepower Australia said...

but I heard the guy did not go out, was very gusty, but definitely doable.......




If you send one to Perth, I'll do a review


Jason Lewis should have a couple of boards later this week.

juicerider
WA, 790 posts
27 May 2012 7:40PM
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Thanks I,ll give him a call

NickT
WA, 1094 posts
28 May 2012 11:57AM
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Kiting tomorrow then?

mazdon
1196 posts
28 May 2012 1:01PM
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cool....that bottom section looks interesting with the long low fin and channels!

looking forward to the reviews

Troyrotor
QLD, 318 posts
28 May 2012 3:12PM
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There's a couple good reviews on kite scoop

juicerider
WA, 790 posts
28 May 2012 6:22PM
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NickT said...

Kiting tomorrow then?

Flying then kids tomorrow. Maybe Sat morning if the forecast is right.



Thanks Troyrotor, I've looked at the reviews there, was just after someone else's opinion as their probably a little bit bias on kite scoop.

richierich
NSW, 226 posts
29 May 2012 1:33PM
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I took one for a few runs yesterday at Wanda.
Very nice- maybe due to it being heavier than what im used to (Cab Custom '11) it charges through chop giving very stable feeling- same for landing jumps..
good pop, bit heavy swing weight but hopefully can get used to it soon enough.
Nice on waves, had some monsters out back and did some turns on them and no danger of catching an edge/rail.
Love the dimensions and size of the 38- no spray to face all the time.

Will try again in better suited conditions. I only took it for a spin cause it was new and the wind came in strong enough while i was on my surfboard. I would think it will be a screamer in super flat stuff or behind a boat or cable.

richierich
NSW, 226 posts
1 Jun 2012 1:26PM
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Could someone explain the redness of the thumbing?
Its fine to redthumb me but with no explanation its got me a bit confused. Don't think ill try to make any reviews in the future. Christ

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
1 Jun 2012 1:43PM
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richierich said...

Could someone explain the redness of the thumbing?
Its fine to redthumb me but with no explanation its got me a bit confused. Don't think ill try to make any reviews in the future. Christ


Your guess is as good as mine. Didn't seem like shameless pimping so not 100% sure why it was red thumbed.

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VIC, 118 posts
1 Jun 2012 6:02PM
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I put a green in for you - I valued the feedback as Im interested in the Pop and yours is one of the first reviews Ive seen on it. Looking forward to hearing more.

Thanks

richierich
NSW, 226 posts
1 Jun 2012 8:34PM
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Thanks Saffer and O for the positive comments. I think there must have only been a couple of red thumbs and now its balanced out to neutral. Again it doesn't matter but getting red thumbs made me wonder what was the point of doing a review.

giBiLatoR
QLD, 147 posts
2 Jun 2012 9:35AM
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So would we say compare it to the steeze somewhat?! Heavier wake style variant also solid landings? Just without the channels/long long fins.

juicerider
WA, 790 posts
2 Jun 2012 7:57PM
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Thanks for the review richierich. I appreciated it as well

richierich
NSW, 226 posts
3 Jun 2012 9:57PM
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I haven't ridden the Steeze but comparible i would say by the specifications. Definately solid landings on the Pop. Juicerider hopefully you get a demo and test it out yourself. Again I'll post again when I get another crack at the POP!

nathjp23
QLD, 16 posts
5 Jun 2012 12:41AM
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off to port douglas 2morow with a new POP and SS 2012 RPM 9 and 12m. will be adding a review to KP blog and add something on SB asap

Addikt
WA, 551 posts
6 Jun 2012 5:59PM
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Forget the Pop check out the Tona Driftwood.......I think it's time to get the skate shoes wet.........

WA Surf & Foil
WA, 250 posts
7 Jun 2012 9:29AM
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We have just recieved stock and the boards look the goods.

will hopefully get some descent wind soon to have a ride and see how they go.

juicerider
WA, 790 posts
16 Jun 2012 1:05PM
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Due to not having my own board I decided to get one of these from WOK.
Only been out once on it so far at Mullaloo on Thursday, so cant judge it yet. Cant wait for some wind and flat water.

Toby B
WA, 41 posts
16 Jun 2012 4:20PM
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Nice looking boards. Keen to try one myself.
Interested to see how well they go upwind compared to the tempo!
Nice setup Juice
will have to hit you up for a trial next time i see you

juicerider
WA, 790 posts
17 Jun 2012 9:32AM
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^^^^^^
Hopefully next weekend mate.
Didn't have any problem going upwind when I went out on Thursday.
I'll give you a call about next weekend if the wind is up mate.

eppo
WA, 9438 posts
17 Jun 2012 7:18PM
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Yeh like it's outline, would be okayish in surf to I think, TT style of course.

Drewm
VIC, 159 posts
18 Jun 2012 4:19PM
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I hear they are heavy. Anyone got a weight on these boards? Not saying heavy is bad, just wondering

juicerider
WA, 790 posts
18 Jun 2012 7:22PM
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I weighed mine when I got it and with fins but without bindings it weighs 3.75kg.

NickT
WA, 1094 posts
18 Jun 2012 8:09PM
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Hey Dude my 139 Gambler with Ronix Frank boots on weighs 5.1 kg for comparison.

WA Surf
WA, 334 posts
21 Jun 2012 8:53AM
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Gambler weighs in at 2.6 (136cm), 2.9 (139cm) and 3.0 (142cm) for comparison. So it is quite a big heavier but can you notice it when riding? Looks like it is a sweet board!



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