wakeboards for kiteboarding?

kevink · Post by **kevink** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 4:29 pm

hey everyone, im new to kiteboarding and looking to get started. i've already got a trainer kite and am practicing so i can go take some lessons. i was wondering if u can use normal wakeboards to kiteboard? ive been wakeboarding since the sport was invented and already have many boards. whats the difference between a wakeboard and a kiteboard? thanks for your help

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 7:41 pm

Kev,
I'll happy to tell ya, your in luck! One of the hottest kiters (doing freestyle) I've ever seen was ripp'n crazy S$%& on a regular wake-board at the same time heavy hitter Dave Broom was annihilating waves on his wake-board (both in full boots) during the last Kite Clash, sure it can be done... Most guys like something different. Remember your not behind a boat now!
Bottom line is the bottom curves (rocker) are the biggest differance. If your really into Wake I say , take out the Phatest Mo-Fo (nice and wide) you got and Send It! (unhooked, of course)
L.M.G.

kitekarl · Post by **kitekarl** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 11:38 pm

Earlier kiteboards were shaped more like wakeboards (circa 2001-02) and people realized that rocker on a kiteboard sucked. Yeah, you can use em but waterstarting, getting upwind, etc will be slow and switching to a real kiteboard will feel way better. Start on a kiteboard from the get go. You'll be glad you did.

kitebored · Post by **kitebored** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 10:43 am

the toned down version of what LMG said.

Yes it's possible

If you own a bunch, use the wakeboard w/ the least amount of rocker.

I'd suggest foostraps. Boots while learning can be scary. You have to fly the kite 1 handed, or no handed, while you put them on. And if something happens, it's nice to be able to eject quickly. If you're comfortable w/ the boots, maybe sticking w/ them would be fine...

goodluck..

zgur · Post by **zgur** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:03 am

Hello Limmmy,

As of late, Dave Broom is now destroying the waves on a stretch directional board (not the Trow Model, a larger quad fin). Same powerful style, with more flow and speed. Now instead of 1 big hit on a wave - ala wake style - he does multiple big hits, more like surfing.

This is a style sport, so whatever works for you and puts a smile on your face, is the right answer.

Get some, Z.

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:42 pm

Ya I've seen Dave on other stuff too and yes his style is changing. I'm just looking back and remember seeing alot of awefully big explosions when he rode that wake.
Man I dont know how those guys knees can handle the forces over and over again....
Limm

consumer · Post by **consumer** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 3:47 pm

no, this is not gonna work for me. Youre going to have to change your first or last name. I'm the only kevink allowed.

Pablito · Post by **Pablito** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:22 pm

Haha. Does he look like you, too, Kevin (consumer)?

consumer · Post by **consumer** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:26 pm

haha well it's safe to bet hes smarter and better looking which isn't the most difficult thing in the world.

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