He decided to give me a visit to show his boards and answer some questions.
( ps. he is learning to speak Dutch / German, so you will see some strange words
)- i wanted to know if the weight is reduced and why he got away from the splitted tips
Yes, the weight is reduced...about 2.3 Kg for the 136 board. Split tips are just out of mode. Also, more 'pop'for tricks with the square tip.
- the last year they where saying the sharper the edge,the more you can hold,but with the most brands I see more rounded rails,why is that.
Don't know of the litewaves has the more rounded rails or the sharp rails
The Litewave rails are rounder than last year for safety, but still fairly sharp for better edge control. Rounder rails like on a handmade boards or a sandwich construction like a Mutant are not possible with a board that is 'pressed'like a snowboard construction.
- whats the price of the new boards?
Depending where you buy it about 650 -699 Euros including straps, pads, fins, and VAT.
- technical data of the board
-136 x 37 (2.3 kg without straps and pads)
-148 x 39
-158 x 41
-169 x 43
-179 x 46
concave bottom, durasurf (p-tex) on top, bottom and built into seam. This makes seams much stronger.
- beachstart, is it possible without damaging the board?
Oh yes, it is possible to ride on the weg (english = road) without damage....just scratches.
http://www.kiteboardgallery.net/gallery ... php?cat=32
http://www.dragon-designs.net/~kitesurf ... /litewave/
