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Postby Guest » Fri Mar 28, 2003 4:07 pm
I'd like to hear about the new Kiteloose XX boards from who could try them.
Thanx in advance for your help.
Giuseppe
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Postby MrStack » Fri Mar 28, 2003 4:20 pm
Didnt try the xx so far, but I own an AX 160 since 12 months and the Shape rocks - suuper smoth in choppy waters, very nice pop, insane upwind (as good as a 180 truster finned directional, in choppy conditions even better) and surprisingly controllable in choppy waters and high winds (rode it up to gusty 60 kn - no joke)
Cant say any negative thing about the board apart from the crappy stock footstraps (thin ones) and the crappy stock footpads - add strap plates and you have a perfect board
Compared to regular outline designs the AX has a lot of grip - think snowboard on a groomed trail - and cuts through chop without any bouncing
Looking at the figures (rocker) the xx160 should ride the same as my ax160 with maybe a little less low end (xx is narrower)
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Postby sq225917 » Sat Mar 29, 2003 3:38 pm
had the small xx for about a month when they first came out.
very easy board to ride, goes upwind well for its surface are due to the rail curve, slices through the chop.
offers decent pop for jumping, and is very forgiving of poor landings.
stiffer and slightly heavier construction than the ax and has a thicker rail so less chance of leg cuts.
i ride barefoot and found the solid straps total crap, but rate the footbeds as the best there is. no idea how they feel in boots.
new boards have an excellent standard of finish and perform surprisingly well in light winds.
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Postby Guest » Sat Mar 29, 2003 5:38 pm
http://www.chicagokiteboarder.com We carry Loose boards though it is not on the site yet...you may inquire or get a quote.
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Postby Guest » Mon Mar 31, 2003 12:58 pm
why did you get rid of it sq?
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Postby sq225917 » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:07 pm
i prefer a shorter board with more width.
currently on a 120 x 40cm
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