Human nature is to tense when facing an emergency. The most intuitive quick release will be a squeeze activated release. Ask any psychologist who studies fear response. Hell, ask any moviegoer in scary movie.

So, erm, when can I get a 2011 Lunacy? No one can tell me! NO ONE! and why are all the 2011 boards all over distributor sites and nowhere to be found on Slingshot's site?! WANTS IT.

Thanks for the reply. Sounds like I should wait it out. Any other opinions?

Thanks for the reply. Sounds like I should wait it out. Any other opinions?

Anyone ridden this board yet? The only doubt I've had about buying a lunacy is worry that the locked stance wouldn't fit my legs, but this year's has the fast track. Does this effect flex? I'm seeing the 2011 advertised in online shops already but it's not on slingshot's site yet: http://www.powerki...

Anyone know the tune from that video?

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Why does kiteboarding get banned at beaches? Because of this shit. It sucks that he got hurt, but come on, kite boarding during hurricane conditions? Are all of you out of your fucking minds!?

I didn't ask about prices, but I will contact them and find out. It seems lightweight, definitely lower density than neoprene, but I don't have a large enough sample to test much further.

D3O is awesome. I got a sample of the material from them, and it literally hardens (rock solid) on impact. It's great for stunt work (which is my gig) and I imagine it would be equally functional as an impact vest on the water. It floats. Actually, come to think of it, I doubt anyone has considered ...