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Best board for choppy conditions?

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Created by ste 2 months ago, 15 Aug 2024
ste
WA, 511 posts
15 Aug 2024 8:18PM
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Can anyone recommend a great board for the Perth chop? I'm using a shinn monk glitch that is just awesome but a tad small at 133-41, ideally I need the 136-42 but you just can't get hold of them anymore. Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

gdownie
NSW, 148 posts
16 Aug 2024 6:35AM
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Nomad cc wave or Ocean rodeo Mako 150cm
Nomad are hand made in Germany so $2500 landed in Aust so expensive.
Mako in 150 is amazing and is great choice, 150 only though.

ste
WA, 511 posts
16 Aug 2024 9:06AM
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Tried those boards but preferred the feel of the monk to be honest. Thank you for your suggestion.

ste
WA, 511 posts
17 Aug 2024 6:35PM
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Can anyone comment on the duotone select concept blue? That board certainly looks the goods.

ste
WA, 511 posts
18 Aug 2024 12:15PM
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Thanks. I tried the code, was a nice board but felt too harsh and not as smooth in the chop as the monk. I suppose I'm looking for something very similar to the monk in other brands, as shinn just don't seem to be operating anymore.

ste
WA, 511 posts
19 Aug 2024 5:53PM
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Wow! Kitesurfing popularity has literally disappeared, it's sad to see.

gdownie
NSW, 148 posts
20 Aug 2024 6:30AM
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sound like you maybe looking at a new Monk maybe

ste
WA, 511 posts
20 Aug 2024 11:48AM
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I would if I could find a 136-42

weebitbreezy
624 posts
20 Aug 2024 9:28PM
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If you can find one without needing to import it from europe, the Lieuwe Shotgun is even smoother than the monk. Definitely worth being on your radar. VERY good in choppy conditions.

Da1KiteFun
SA, 10 posts
1 Sep 2024 10:08PM
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Got a Shinn Bronq and my knees love it! Eats chop all day long! So light at times I feel like it's not even there and I have an invisible keel on my heel!

BrisKites
QLD, 1290 posts
6 Sep 2024 10:10PM
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ste said..
Can anyone comment on the duotone select concept blue? That board certainly looks the goods.


Yes the Select is Duotones best option for choppy conditions.

BrisKites
QLD, 1290 posts
6 Sep 2024 10:13PM
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The Naish Traverse is magic in the chop but as you don't like the Mako those longer rounded boards might not be your thing.100% check out the Naish Motion, it's such a smooth board.



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