GregK you are spot on with your comments. Also watch as inflating to ensure landing edge and struts are filling without pinches.

Wash with clean water and let dry 100%. Get all the loose crap off.

Slightly off topic but I have owned and used 3 Custom/CBL boards and have not had any issues. I could see however that if you damaged the rails or top/bottom then yes water will possibly start reacting with the timber core, just like every other kiteboard and surfboard. If you do smack them around t...

Got mine two days ago. Melbourne Australia. Have not tried yet. Wind very light

Badgb21....You nailed it with comments on the Contra 17 and 15. Could not agree more. Love these two kites.

I purchased a Proton. The Atom felt too hard when I was trying on. I have used the Proton for 20 plus sessions now and it has broken in nicely. Straps are too long so I will cut 6 inches off these and reseal. It is a nice firm hardness on the lower back. I had an NP softer one from circa 2016 but th...

Wind looks very marginal and most kites would be unstable.

The wind looks very light. I am guessing about 10kn. Aren't most kites struggling with LIFT at this wind speed?

Really subjective. You can get away with another 11 or 12 as you can vary board sizes or knots on the lines to adjust power required. I had a 14M Switch but now love the 15 contra.

I have had a Trace (Traceup) for some time now and it is very good. Shows GPS tacking, distance height and no of jumps...and more. Check it out.