What is a twin tip board?
Most people (including me and probably you) learn to kitesurf on a twintip. Twintips are wakeboard-like boards 125-150 cm long and 35-45cm wide, with straps to tuck your feet in – hardcore freestylers even have snowboard-style bindings for wearing boots.
Can you wake board with a kite board?
The question of can you wakeboard on a kiteboard and can you kiteboard on a wakeboard is one that many people often ask. The quick answer is definitely yes you can, although there are some differences and compromises that you will have to make for each.
How do I choose a kite board?
The first thing to take into account is how tall you are, and how much do you weigh. Lighter and smaller people (<150lbs), should look towards kiteboarding boards in the range of 136cm – 148cm in length. Medium sized people (150 – 200 lbs) need a slightly larger board area – somewhere in the range of 145cm – 160cm.
What size kite board should I get?
Which Kiteboarding Board Size is Right For You?
| Your Weight | Recommended Board Length | Recommended Board Width |
|---|---|---|
| 125-150 lbs | 127-137 cm | 41 cm |
| 150-180 lbs | 135-145 cm | 43 cm |
| 180-210 lbs | 140-148 cm | 45 cm |
| + 210 lbs | 148-165 cm | 46 cm |
What is the difference between a kite board and a wake board?
Traditionally, kiteboards feature one or two inches of rocker, while wakeboards display three inches of curvature. Kiteboards are also lighter (4-to-6 pounds) and more flexible than wakeboards (7-to-8 pounds). Additionally, and unlike in wakeboards, kiteboards are often marketed with foot strap systems.
What size twin tip should I ride?
This is basically riding all conditions from choppy, flat water to surf and some boosting….Kite Twin Tip – Buying Guide.
| Your Weight | Your Board Size | Your Board Width |
|---|---|---|
| 125-150 lbs | 56-68 kg 150-180 lbs | 68-81 kg 180-210 lbs | 81-95 kg +210 lbs | +95 kg | 134-148cm 140-160cm 142-165cm 146-165cm | 41cm 43cm 45cm 46cm |
What size twintip do I need?
When you are ready to progress to the next level of board this one you can keep as a light wind board….Kite Twin Tip – Buying Guide.
| Your Weight | Your Board Size | Your Board Width |
|---|---|---|
| 125-150 lbs | 56-68 kg 150-180 lbs | 68-81 kg 180-210 lbs | 81-95 kg +210 lbs | +95 kg | 134-148cm 140-160cm 142-165cm 146-165cm | 41cm 43cm 45cm 46cm |
What should I look for in a kite board?
Is kite surfing harder than wakeboarding?
Overall, wakeboarding is harder and less forgiving than normal kitesurfing. Wakeboarding sessions can probably be compared to a 30-minute kite session in which you’re unhooked and constantly riding upwind!