rightguard wrote:Poldo... Do you see a difference between the 140 and 150? I really like the140 in waves but find the king too big, wondering what the 150 would be like.
Also curious if the 2013 have a different rail than the 2011.
I had the 150 and now own the 140. The 140 is much better for boosting off chop and waves and is more nimble, but not as smooth and not quite as good up wind. Also, the 150 planes earlier, and allows you to use a slightly smaller kite. The 140 rides like a smaller board. When conditions are ugly or nuclear it really shines.
MAKO RIDERS, WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS???
I would love to see OR (or someone) come out with a mako that...:
- planes earlier
- has more pop
-but is not too long for ticks and maneuverability.
- but still eats chop for breakfast
- and still allows a neutral stance (no back leg fatigue)
Maybe dimensions like this:
width: 43 cm
rocker: just a bit less than current designs
concave: 14-18 mm
weight: can it be made a bit lighter?
I realize that tooling etc costs a fortune. Maybe these could be build in a different way so to avoid the huge investment. Or maybe the woodie guys could try making something like this.