by hangtimefive7 » Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:16 am
There is nothing nicer than riding a traditional surfboard with a kite in waves - period. The flex characteristics of a PU board make for a smooth ride, but most importantly projection into, through, and out of turns is enhanced compared with stiffer kite-surfboards. The difference is more detectable if you have a surfing background and surf traditionally constructed craft (not China shapes). Many kitesurfboards sacrifice flex in favour of strength, although a few brands such as firewire have successfully married the two. That said you WILL snap a traditional PU surfboard kiting.