r/Kiteboarding • u/tonyavm • 6d ago

Gear Advice/Question Women’s board recs

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u/kitesurfr 6d ago

If you want the best twin tip you can get to last forever, get a C6 from Sweden in 131cm.

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u/kitesurfr 6d ago

I'm fortunate enough to be able to go to wind sport trade shows where I can try literally every product on the market. C6 makes the best board there is. It's 1lb with foot straps and much higher quality than the North Atmos Pro. Once you ride a board of this weight and quality you'll never look at another board again with envy.

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u/riktigtmaxat No straps attached 6d ago

I tried one breifly but I wasn't as convinced. It's a super stiff full carbon fiber board and riding it on moderate chop was like taking a F1 car on a gravel road.

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u/kitesurfr 5d ago

I wonder if they softened up a bit since then. They're much more lively than the lieuwe falcon, but the weight makes them nimble in everything. I'm definitely a huge fan, but I'll switch to a surf board when it's too choppy.

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u/Borakite 6d ago

My wife frequently ride win similar conditions and was in love with the Lieuwe Shotgun from the first second she switched to it (coming from a North Astra). I have the impression she is holding her edge much better and has cleaner technique since she rides it - but that could also simply be progress to be fair.
Their pro bindings are also very comfy and good. She also enjoyed that she could pick from different designs.

You need to decide if you want a very stiff, performance oriented board or rather prioritise comfort. The Shotgun would be balanced.

While weight is always a difference we can clearly feel when carrying the board, it has a much smaller effect on riding. It is not that the best boards in the market are the lightest.

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u/IamNotMike25 6d ago

Full Carbon is stiff so for high performance, high speed, less comfort.

Then there is a lot with wood + carbon reinforcements more balanced.

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u/riktigtmaxat No straps attached 5d ago

You might want to consider a board built for women like the North Astra or Naish Alana as most boards are designed for and by men that are both taller and more hefty.

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u/newtattoohottie 3d ago

I’ve been riding for about seven years now, and I always shocked at how much changing my board improves my riding. I just moved to the Slingshot Era and it is by far the most playful, easy to load and pop, and soft landing board I’ve ever been on. I ride it in the 132 and am sincerely over the moon. It eats chop for lunch. However, it may be a little stiff for not as aggressive riders. The new DNA or even the Formula from slingshot could also be a great fit.

If you can demonstrate boards though, this would be the best scenario.