Disclaimer your results may vary. If the board you are riding works for you then great.
I do suggest that you try something different once and a while to see what's out there.
Comparisons of different twin tip shapes and sizes of kite boards.
Kite Board terminology:
Kiteboard- board designed for using with a kite usually has less rocker (see below)
Wakeboard- board designed for using behind a boat usually has more rocker for hitting boat wake and is usually stronger but not very good for kiteboarding due to large rocker
Kite surfboard- A surfboard that has been shaped and designed to work good with a kite
usually less rocker, harder rails and stronger epoxy, wood, laminate and carbon construction, has foot strap inserts for strapped riding
Twin tip - kiteboard rides in both directions
Directional kiteboard -designed to be ridden in one direction but also can be ridden backwards
also known as mutant and sometimes kite surfboards are considered directional.
Straps- foot bindings or foot straps
Pads- Foot pads that fit under the straps
Fins- Mounted under the kiteboard, help the board track better
Tip -end of the twin tip
Tip width- the measured width of the end or tip of the kiteboard
Width- how wide the board is in the middle as looking from above
Rail- edges of the kiteboard side
Outline- Shape of the board as looked at from above mainly the outside rails
Thickness- How thick the board is, also affects flex pattern and durability
Flex pattern- amount of flex in the board say at the tips verses in the middle
Rocker- If looked at from the side will see the curve of the board.
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Best kite board for a beginner
Although subjective to many other factors, generally a wider twin tip kiteboard with less rocker will work good.
Some people say a long wide kiteboard is best for first getting up. I agree as long as the board is not too long my personal preference is a board in the 137-143 cm long and about 41-43 cm wide.
Ideally a beginner kiteboard would be good enough to keep riding after the first couple of sessions.
Some people use the bigger board later for light wind riding or borrow or rent a board at first.
Flex is good but for a beginner not that important.
We want a big board that is stable (wide) and planes easily.
We want a big board that is stable (wide) and planes easily.
A kite board with flex or less area does ride better especially in high wind and choppy water
Board flex also puts less stress on your joints as you hit the chops and land from jumps
Board flex also puts less stress on your joints as you hit the chops and land from jumps
Considerations: Rider weight Wind conditions and riding area smooth water choppy ect.
Example of a beginner and light wind kiteboard
141 cm long by 43 cm wide 143 cm long by 42 cm wide
A typical beginner mistake is to buy a cheap kiteboard on craigslist that is too short and too narrow.
An example of this type of board 122 cm long by 37 cm wide (very short unless you are a really small person or super high wind area)
Ask someone what the best board is for learning and you will get different answers but using the above as a guidline will possibly help, usually your instructor will know the local conditions and suggest a size. If you do get a very big board you may find yourself out growing it fast as you progress in your riding skills.
Brands of beginner and light wind boards
Again this will depend on the conditions, for light wind areas you want a bigger board anyway, if you live where it's 20-30 mph regularly you can learn and use a much smaller kiteboard.
A few Light wind and beginner Twin Tip kite boards brands models
Brand model size
Axon Drone 141cm by 43 cm
Slingshot Glide
Flysurfer Spleen
Underground swank 141 x 42 cm
146 x 44 cm152 x 46 cm
More about twin tips to come........
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