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      CommentAuthorjustin
    • CommentTimeOct 8th 2009
     
    Welcome to the Firewire Kitesurfing Board forum, we look forward to hearing your from you.
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      CommentAuthoriggy
    • CommentTimeOct 10th 2009
     
    I know from previous threads on the other site that the kiteboards were essentially surfboards a bit reinforced on certain areas like the fin and decks. Is there any major difference in shape or construction compared to the surfboards??.
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      CommentAuthorfelix
    • CommentTimeOct 10th 2009
     
    admin
    Hi Iggy
    The surf shapes Firewire offer right now are ideal for riding Waves on a kite.

    Construction was the final ingredient to complete the mix We've worked to reinforce both the top deck lamination and the internal sandwich construction to handle the added compression of kitesurfing. We feel we've achieved the right balance between flex, weight and durability.

    Feel free to ask any more questions.

    Hopefully you can get your hands on one of these boards.

    Felix
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      CommentAuthoriggy
    • CommentTimeOct 11th 2009
     
    As a consequence of this, how heavier are the kiteboards compared to the surfboards??
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      CommentAuthorfelix
    • CommentTimeOct 12th 2009
     
    admin
    Hi Iggy
    They are coming in at the outside limit of the weight tollerances set for the surfboards. So technically they are within the surfboard spec, but in reality they are about 5% heavier than the average surfboard. This is because we needed an additional sandwich layer in the deck, which not only adds compression strength needed under foot, but stiffened the flex slightly which helps handle the extra speed and chop
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      CommentAuthoriggy
    • CommentTimeOct 13th 2009
     
    Hey Felix, I think you might find this article interesting. You must have met already Julien Filion over in Hawaii...check this out:
    http://www.julienfillion.com/pics/JulienFillion_WorldFirst_RapidKiteSurf.pdf
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      CommentAuthorfelix
    • CommentTimeOct 13th 2009
     
    admin
    Hi Mate,
    River looks cool.
    Let me know when you get your hands on a board.
    Felix
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      CommentAuthoriggy
    • CommentTimeOct 13th 2009
     
    I must be getting a board around November!!!!don't know what will be my window of opportunity for this season...maybe a couple of weeks depending on when I receive it but I'm going to try to make him try the board...it will blow his mind... and mine too jejeje
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      CommentAuthorfelix
    • CommentTimeOct 15th 2009
     
    admin
    Enjoy ,
    Keep me posted
    Felix

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