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Jacelica2k 07-14-2005 12:02 PM
Differences between kiteboard and wakeboard?
 
What are the differences between a kiteboard and a wakeboard. I am just trying to get into the sport and I have a few connections where I could get discounts on wakeboards, but not kiteboards....>What are the differences? weight? rocker? thickness? etc?

Jacelica2k 07-14-2005 12:02 PM
Differences between kiteboard and wakeboard?
 
What are the differences between a kiteboard and a wakeboard. I am just trying to get into the sport and I have a few connections where I could get discounts on wakeboards, but not kiteboards....>What are the differences? weight? rocker? thickness? etc?

ricki 08-21-2005 11:20 AM
Re: Differences between kiteboard and wakeboard?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jacelica2k
What are the differences between a kiteboard and a wakeboard. I am just trying to get into the sport and I have a few connections where I could get discounts on wakeboards, but not kiteboards....>What are the differences? weight? rocker? thickness? etc?
Lots of kiteboarders started on wakeboards but most moved on to kiteboards. Typically kiteboards have less rocker while wakeboards have more. The rocker particularly can effect light wind performance. Kiteboards can have a tendency to nose in undertow for wakeboarding. You can make it work but you would probably be better off picking up a new or used kiteboard.

ricki 08-21-2005 11:20 AM
Re: Differences between kiteboard and wakeboard?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jacelica2k
What are the differences between a kiteboard and a wakeboard. I am just trying to get into the sport and I have a few connections where I could get discounts on wakeboards, but not kiteboards....>What are the differences? weight? rocker? thickness? etc?
Lots of kiteboarders started on wakeboards but most moved on to kiteboards. Typically kiteboards have less rocker while wakeboards have more. The rocker particularly can effect light wind performance. Kiteboards can have a tendency to nose in undertow for wakeboarding. You can make it work but you would probably be better off picking up a new or used kiteboard.

SnowKat 10-04-2005 10:12 PM
Hey, I'm a newb to kiteboarding myself, but a wakeboarder. Something I've noticed is kiteboards appear to be wider, have 4 or 6 fins instead of 2.


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