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How to buy a twin tip kiteboard.

         Whether you’re just getting into kiteboarding or you’re a seasoned vet sometimes deciding on the right kiteboard for yourself can be a challenge. What shape should you get? What style is best for your riding preferences? Sometimes the number of boards to choose from is overwhelming. The associates at Elite Watersports can assist you with this process. When purchasing a new kiteboard there are a few main features to consider: rocker, flex, width, thickness, and length. These characteristics of the board help determine its performance. So, before you shell out those Benjamins, consider what it is exactly that you need from your kiteboard; the local conditions and your style of riding are the main factors to consider.

Length: 

  • Long boards are good for beginners and for light wind days. Longer kiteboards are able to be controlled in high riding speeds. Long boards are also forgiving and offer early planing. 
  • Short boards are great for strong winds. They are more agile and loose which offers the rider a greater ability to manipulate the board. 

Width: 

  • Wide boards are able to go on plane earlier than narrow boards. Having a wider board during light wind days is ideal.
  • Narrow boards are controllable in chop and high wind speeds. 

Thickness:

  • Thin boards have direct, light weight, specific flex zones.
  • Thick boards are more stable and buoyant. 

Rocker:

  • Big rocker in a kiteboard offers a more comfortable ride. When a board has a big rocker its edges catch less during maneuvers and is easily controllable during choppy water sessions and/or in strong winds. The board is slower at planing capabilities. 
  • Little rocker in a kiteboard makes the board faster and able to hold a precise edge for controlled popping. The rails of boards with little rocker catch more easily and can be more challenging to ride.

Flex:

  • The more flex a kiteboard has the more comfort riders will experience. More flex also offers softer riding and landings by absorbing the chop of the water.
  • A board with too much flex, however, is not direct and too soft to pop efficiently.

Stiffness:

  • Stiff boards are ideal for heavier riders. They offer more power and are best for freestyle riders.
  • Soft boards are great for light weight riders or in light winds. 

Shape of the Kiteboard:

  • Round – easier to turn but less edge control for take off
  • Straight – good edge control for take off but harder to turn
  • Concave – great upwind potential but bad turning performance
Liquid Force Over Drive with Pro Pads
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INCLUDES LF PRO PADS Fantastic beginner to intermediate board. The Over Drive brings high-end freestyle performance to the light wind and heavy rid...

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Liquid Force 139 Carbon Drive W/Pro Pads FREE PUMP
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Liquid Force Carbon Drive 139 with white pro pads. Includes a free 2L Liquid Force blue pump thats great for travel. The Carbon drive is responsi...

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Ozone Torque V1
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 COMPLETE WITH PADS! The Torque is fast and responsive with a strong focus on ease of loading, power retention and the all-important pop factor. Th...

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Ozone Code V1
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COMPLETE WITH OZONE FOOT BINDINGS All Round Free Ride Performance Medium Rocker and Medium Flex Progressive Outline with Amazing Control Intermedia...

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2019 Slingshot Misfit
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2017 Liquid Force Space Craft Kiteboard
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2020 Liquid Force Radnium
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2020 Liquid Force Radnium The evolution of our high-performance freestyle board continues with the Radnium. Drafting off many design features of t...

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2020 Liquid Force Absolute Kiteboard
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2020 Liquid Force Absolute Kiteboard

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The Absolute started with a simple idea: What would happen if we set out to create a high-end performance twintip with no design limitations or co...

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2020 Liquid Force Echo Kiteboard
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North Kiteboarding Flare
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2020 North Kiteboarding Focus Hybrid Twin Tip
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2020 North Kiteboarding Prime Twin Tip
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Prime FREERIDE Instantly familiar, intuitive and comfortable in all conditions, the Prime allows you to progress faster. A sweet performer in all ...

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2020 North Atmos
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Atmos Hybrid Series FREERIDE / BIG AIR A high-performance Freeride board for excessive boosting, looping and soft landings. The Atmos lets you edg...

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2020 Naish Switch Kiteboard
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2020 Naish Switch Kiteboard

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Description From Naish Conditions vary, people are asymmetrical and now there is a board that you can dial-in to your preferences.The Switch is a...

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2020 Naish Motion Kiteboard
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2020 Naish Motion Kiteboard

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2020 Naish Motion Kiteboard Description From Naish The Motion has built a global following over the years, providing unrivaled versatility in one...

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2020 Naish Drive Kiteboard
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2020 Naish Drive Kiteboard

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2019 Nobile NHP Womens Complete With Straps
$599.00

2019 Nobile NHP Womens Complete With Straps

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2019 Nobile Womens NHP Kiteboard 129x38 (complete with straps) WHY NHP WMN: The shape and sizes of this board are specifically tailored for t...

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2019 Nobile NHP Womens Pre-owned Kiteboard
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2019 Nobile NHP Womens Pre-owned Kiteboard

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2019 Nobile Womens Pre-owned NHP Kiteboard 129x38  Board is in good condition with normal signs of wear and tear. (see photos) WHY NHP WMN: T...

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2020 Naish Monarch Kiteboard
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Carved Imperator 145 Kiteboard W/Slingshot Dually Straps
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This magnificent board will take any kiteboarder to the next level.  Carved Imperators are made with full carbon and have raised the bar with regar...

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