Honestly, I've been priced out of the market for a while now. Over ten years ago I bought a Switch Marc Jacobs pro model board for 360 euro (complete with pads and everything). I was able to kite back then with my side-job whilst in high school. Now, as a student, I'm still riding the gear I bought back then, as the new as well as the second hand market is too expensive for me to upgrade. If this is a budget option, then the sport has turned elitist. I'm all for innovation, but it would be nice if kiting companies were more conscious of what their trajectory means for entrance into the sport. It seems that only Gong and decathlon are doing so.

@BenBeholzVlogs

Ай бұрын

The kiteboarding industry is deviding into two different directions. Brands that are producing low cost gear and brands that are producing high performance gear. There is not much in between…

Looking forward to your review of the choice 6, people I know who have tried it absolutely love it

Cool review. It's quite incredible that 850 Euro is now ""low budget", but I get it. I think your best argument is that this board will be the one that 80% of riders can do everything with (I don't even think you said that, but I'm going to assume that). Otherwise, two mediocre boards, even if they are cheaper individually will be more than one good one that is your go to. Biggest thing to remember is that it's all about skill and time on the water, and not necessarily about the gear. Best of luck to everyone and great wind wherever you are. VG aus Kanada (local spots: Lake Ontario and Lake Erie) 🤙

@wernerxldata

Ай бұрын

What they don't tell you is they actually produce it for 15 euro 🤣 Prices going up prevent more people entering this sport, that's a bad thing in the end. With loads of Kota athletes hardly earning any money with kitesurfing. If you want the sport to grow you need more people in it, not more expensive equipment.

Hey Ben, thanks for your opinion! Can you tell me what size board you're riding in the video?

@BenBeholzVlogs

Ай бұрын

This was 136 cm. Thank you :)

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With more rocker you will be sacrificing big air performance in chops and waves, no?

@BenBeholzVlogs

Ай бұрын

That‘s hard to say, not in general. Mainly low wind performance, speed and upwind ability