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SonnyRider
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- Joined: Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:57 pm
- Kiting since: 2002
- Local Beach: A muddy estuary 40 miles from home called Weston super mare.
- Favorite Beaches: So many. In no particular order - Outer Hebrides, Wales, Cornwall, Mauritius, Cape Verde, Portugal, Brazil, Barbados, Sardinia
- Style: Strapless surfboard & strapless foiling
- Gear: Airush Wave 7, 9, 10, Ultra v2's 7, 10, 14 and sometimes my GF's Airush Diamonds, 5.5, 7, 9, 12, Varial X 14m
Firewire Evo Helium 5'3" , Airush Converse 6'. Shinn Mega k carbon with a 75cm mast. Building a 120 carbon pocket board
- Brand Affiliation: I like the build & ethics and kites from Airush. I've had Ozone, Liquid Force, PLKB, Flexifoil
- Location: Bath, UK
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Postby SonnyRider » Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:06 am
I have a 5'3" Helium Evo. It's my first FW board, so can't compare.
I love it, it's a really light board. I can't use it to keep a kite in place on the beach.
I've put a full deck pad on it, as I find wax is too hard on my feet in the chop.
I'm glad I got one, as it's an amazing board.
I've kept my Airush Converse 6'1 for stronger days.
I weigh 97kgs
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Jan:)
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- Joined: Wed Nov 06, 2002 1:00 am
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- Location: Hamburg, Germany
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Postby Jan:) » Wed Nov 15, 2017 1:02 pm
Seawolf wrote: ↑Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:26 pm
Soo has anybody tried the Helium version?
Need to replace my old Vader soon
I got the Helium Vader in 5'1.
Its really insane.
Weight ist 2.58kg board only.
Holds up to my abuse fine so far.
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Seawolf
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- Joined: Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:16 pm
- Local Beach: Wolfbeach
- Gear: Elements 5
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Postby Seawolf » Wed Nov 15, 2017 1:31 pm
Jan:) wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2017 1:02 pm
Seawolf wrote: ↑Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:26 pm
Soo has anybody tried the Helium version?
Need to replace my old Vader soon
I got the Helium Vader in 5'1.
Its really insane.
Weight ist 2.58kg board only.
Holds up to my abuse fine so far.
Holy, sounds almost to light! Think my old Vader 5,1 ticked in at 3,1 kg. I need to get my hands on one
Does anybody know of a european dealer which isn't crazy expensive?
I saw Realwatersports have them for 899 usd.
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Jan:)
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Postby Jan:) » Wed Nov 15, 2017 3:03 pm
Yes, I was a bit worried at first.
But it seems to be the same strength as before.
Have about 35 days on it.
Looks about the same as FST before after that time.
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