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In the context of your last post a left field option could be a mako king. It is not the light wind board others above have discussed (it does not work well in super light conditions) but it will go a lot lighter than what you are currently using and I found it an excellent learning board that can be used for a wide range of conditions and therefore you can enjoy for many years to come. Eg I saw an experienced guy with one in near 40 knots the other day with a big smile on his face when he came back to shore. It was his board of choice in those type of conditions in bay slop/ waves.
It also a mutant so you can use it like a directional as well a twin tip and also has a deck pad for strapless. Great for carving and easy toe side.
Slides through the chop - so easier on the legs.
The compromise is it is big ( but actually does feel a big when riding), it doesn't quite go as light wind as dedicated lw boards, it is not great for jumping but as you progress you can get fun air off the waves but it might do everything you really want learning including in lighter conditions and you will have fun in windier choppier conditions. I learnt most the basics on this board and found it significantly easier including the water start, going upwind, riding toeside, toeside transitions dealing with chop, riding and carving on waves, riding directionally, riding strapless etc. I still would not sell this board when I have sold others a few years after initially learning.
^^^^^^^^ agreed +1 for shinn 150 an OR origin too, big boards rule LW and upwind but u need a little rocker to have some fun
So which of these two would be better? Remember I'm a beginner who keeps trying to go out when there is insufficient wind and am not going up wind unless the wind strength is perfect, I'm on starboard tack and mercury is in retrograde.
www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Kitesurfing-Twin-Tips/~thusz/2011-Slingshot-Glide-150-150-cm.aspx?search=yFuNZma!gPYqbSr3Hmz3ZYwZWtN6mUyE
www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Kitesurfing-Twin-Tips/~ap6b0/2014-Cabrinha-Spectrum-148-cm.aspx?search=gb7cSR4J7TS!VsbpaoMgXdxTVOxsD4enLGli08zHENI=
What would be a fair price for the slingshot glide?
The Cabrinha board is 10 minutes from my home.
Interesting thread and I'm in the same position, looking for a LW for the open ocean (12-15 knot winds). My 140 tt currently doesn't cut it for LW.
Im thinking of buying a LW board for two things, first for light wind on my big kite (14m cat) which is a no brainer...
But then I was thinking, the LW board on my small kite (10m cat) to help fill the gap im finding between the 14 being overpowered and the 10 underpowered.
Is the second idea just silly?
My other thought was buying a 12m kite, but a board will be cheaper and hopefully serve two purposes
And, whilst Ive got your attention....
I've ridden a few door things and really didn't like them so Im after something a bit more fun, anyone have any insights in either the Axis ultra or Cab Stylus???
p.s, Im 100kg, currently riding a 145 cab tronic and the 10&14 ozones Cats I mentioned...
