New Circle One boards are here, and they are looking sweet. The 6' was the most popular board last year, and a lot of people locally have been getting on really well with the shape and buoyancy which works well in local conditions where it's slightly more onshore and you need a little extra float/volume to really use the wave. Considering its volume, it rides smooth as silk and it's not bouncy on chop as you would expect.
What I like about it, is that it's an easy enough board to ride, but still has a lot of performance. It also has just enough rocker not to nose dive if you are front foot heavy, and has enough in the mid section to steam upwind. I mainly ride it strapless, as does Sarah.
The lay up is slightly different this year, promising the same relatively low weight, but more robust construction. This is always a trade off so we will see how it fairs after some abuse.
For around £400 new with fins, deck pads and straps I don't think you will find a better kite board for your money.
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| New graphic |
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| Single concave |
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| Medium rocker |
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| A touch of extra nose rocker, and flat mid section |
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| Same fin box as last year accepting FCS plugs. |
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| Double strap inserts this year |
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| Finish is as good as ever |
