Looking for advice on new board make and size

[jasonic]

I've been kiting about 1 1/2 years, am still working on staying upwind and just starting to jump. I weigh 61 kg, 132 lbs. and fly a 13m Rev and a 9m Cult on chop and flatwater. I just lost my first board (an 06 Slingshot SX 130) and need to replace it. I liked the board alright although it was the only board I've used. I'm thinking of upgrading to an 08 Cabrinha Imperial, or an 08 North Jaime Pro, or possibly an 08 Nobile 555, or an 08 Crazyfly Raptor Pro. These are boards which seem to have good all around reputations for an intermediate rider, and are less expensive than the 09 models. I'm wondering if anyone could recommend one of these or any others that would suite me along with a size for my weight. Thanks a lot.

[prwinds]

Hi Jasonic,
Sent you a PM.

Out of the list you mentioned I would go with either the Nobile 555 or Raptor. These are great allaround boards with very nice and lively riding. They are also one of the ligthest production boards out there. The 555 rides perfectly in chop and is super comfortable, goes upwind very well too.

The North Jaime Pro is also a good board but is a bit too flexy for my taste. Not the board for freestyle tricks, but is very smooth and comfortable.

Good winds!
Francisco
www.soloviento.com

[speedygonzalez]

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