Big Air Kite Board Review - Part 1 : North Atmos Pro / Ozone Torque / Crazyfly Elite / Core Fusion 5
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- Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
- Edit: Because a lot of new to the channel people have asked, I'm 183 tall and weigh 105kg
For the last few months I have been riding a variety of different boards in all available types of conditions to put together my first kiteboard comparison video... to be honest, it was a really tricky exercise, but I got to get out on the water with some really great boards, and learn a bit more, both about my riding and preferences, and what else is out there on the market.
A huge thanks to @MACkiteboarding for providing some of these demos, and each brand who's awesome gear I got to ride.
Like with kites, all the gear is so amazing these days there is something for everything, but personal preference, skill level, and riding style play the largest factor in what gear is right for you, so if you are lucky enough to be near Mac or another retailer where you can demo some gear, I certainly recommend it, but be warned, some boards take some getting used to...
Looking at the Mac site, there are some banging deals on some of them as well right now:
@North_Kiteboarding Atmos Boards
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@crazyflyvideo Elite
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@lieuwecustomboards2374 Falcon
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@DUOTONEKiteboarding Jaime Range
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Filmed as usual on my @GoPro
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
3:22 North Atmos Boards
12:20 Ozone Torque
15:39 Crazyfly Elite IV
18:43 Core Fusion 5 
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Epic work as always man. Board review is difficult. So many factors. Flat water. Waves. Chop. Riding style. Powered. Light wind. That’s a tough task 💪💪👊🤙
Most definitely
Can't wait to see Part 2. Those were the boards I was most curious about. Saving the best for last! ;).
there is some method to this madness
@@jasonofmontrealhahaha
Thank you for your time and effort to make these great review videos!
@@Philip-xb7ko no worries
Thanks for the review. Can't wait for part 2.
@@gnorweb7339 cheers
Awesome video and information as always! Cant wait for part 2
thanks
excited for the next video! thanks jason
should be tomorrow or this weekend
Great video as always! So excited to get my North Atmos soon
Nice
Another great video review from the best in the business!
@@johnssam cheers mate
Great video Jason! I have tried 3 out of those boards and have to agree with all your points you've mentioned. Specifically I noticed the lock in feel from the torque and could see how you'd really be able to send it in those nuking days. But the Atmos has still been my favourite because of it's overall blend of everything I feel - lightweight, fast, control, doesnt break your knees in chop.
Looking forward to the next one!
@@lifeofgarrick cheers mate
Looking foward the next video! thanks a lot
thanks for watching
Hi Jason, greetings from Croatia 🇭🇷. What an awesome review, can't wait for the next one! I hope you can grow and sustain the channel, as it is one of the most valuable one in the industry. Cheers
thanks from New Zealand!
Miss the Reedin Kevpro on this list. Good movies btw, very clear and informative videos! Keep it up
@@kevindebaat2577 thanks, there’s certainly a lot of other boards out there, will likely try another round in the future with some more
Breath of fresh air to see in-depth unbiased kite reviews, would love to see more Reedin gear in the future 👍🏼
@@ghilliescreed thanks, will try to get hold of some
Thanks for the big work. Can’t wait to hear what you have to say about the Lieuwe Falcon ; I absolutely love this board that I got recently, and it’s actually a newer version whiteout rail to adjust the stance (but you still can have a lot adjustments) and new reinforced rail and extra layer of carbon. Of course it is always a matter of own taste and I did not try as many boards as you did but for me this board is a game changer I have never feel so confident.
@@benjamindidier9105 part 2 is up now
Yes the color of the kislux is beautiful and it is a great decision, maybe one day they will add feet and straps. It would be nice to have a bigger bag during the colder months when we have to store gloves, beanies, scarves, etc…
Sure?
Thanks dude! I like your reviews.
I ride the north Atmos carbon 2021 and I love it. I'm a big air fan and my level is similar to yours. Could you suggest me if I should look into updating my board for much better progression or should not spend all my money and keep riding the board I like. However, I find the handle too small for my hand. I was thinking of changing the handle.
Thanks dude. And keep filming your thoughts are important for us. 🤙🤙🤙
@@viktorshvets9914 I would consider getting a newer board because after a couple seasons they will loose some of their stiffness/pop… as I mentioned the newer ones also have swappable bindings for fresh edge every few months (from 2023 they did this). If you have the chance, demo some of the ones I mentioned, like the lieuwe, otherwise you’ll surely enjoy a newer atmos carbon/pro
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@@sanderpsychologie 😂
Very good video and good timing, because I am looking for a new board aswell. But I think for a normal rider a big point is the price difference between some of the boards.
absolutely, check out the mac 40-50% off deals i linked too for previous season!
Thanks for the review, can't wait for the second one. I take it you did not review the Lieuwe Shotgun, this is the board I hear the most hype about here in the Netherlands.
I have the Naish Monarch myself, I wonder if you ever tried it and what you thought about it.
@@gloglebag unfortunately in haven’t sorry
The ozone torque is a freestyle board, you should try the code its faster and more suited for boosting!..Great review!!
@@stevesee7505 good to know, will see if I can get hands on one
Thank you for a great review! Which shoe size do you have and which North flex pro strap size do you use in the clip?
@@marcoderooij I’m size 10, with the large pads I believe
great job as always, Jason.
One thing it lacks is the straps position on each board. Did you go standard/recommended on each of them or you have a different preferred stance?
Those Core straps are the worst on the market. even on narrow feet like mine you get to push with the pinky on the plastic part and it ruins your sessions. Got my pinkys super swollen before i finally changed them to a different brand
@@Periclesz bummer, surely they fit some people right though, bindings seem to often be fairly specific to certain feet
dude.... did you drag that 2023 board behind your car after every session!?
Great review as always
@@coltorpay8039 we ride at a lot of spots here in nz with rocks and oyster shells underneath, and varying tides… you gotta stay sharp 😬
One thing I like about the North atmos, is that while it has 40mm fins, they are substantially longer, and I think offer more lateral grip without the annoyances of the 50mm fins. However, they are made of cheaper plastic and crack easily.
Interesting, I’ve hit a lot of objects with my north fins and so far only chipped one as you can see in part 1 when I show my base
Curious how heavy are you? As this relates to the size of the board. Thnx for the awesome review again😊
@@Makuba1992 100-105kg
@@jasonofmontreal ah cool yea i recently got a atmos pro 136 at 82kg, was bit scared when i saw the size scale as it recommends 138 for my weight
The Dutotone Jaime borad ..... Jaime - "Hi-Me" ..... I swear I've been reading that as "Jamie" for about 10 years ... woooops ... what watch do you like? What's the one with the big screen you have? :)
I've only even ridden with apple watches, the larger of the two screens which i think is 44
Jason if you find the Atmos slow in 138 why not ride it in 141cm. I am on the heavy side (90kg). Where I ride we seldomly get 9m days. It has been a long road learning to loop. I used to have a 140 Old North Team Series. Now I have a 139 Fusion 5, but your video left me wondering about the Carbon Atmos. Originally I was worried about the footpads being too tough. I do like the Core footpads the best so far, but on the shape of the fusion sometimes I miss the old team series (which became the outline of the newer Jaimes). If you were me, would you go for 141 or 138. I am landing safely single loops and can do boardoffs sans loop.
Love your content BTW!
@@MrSpanishPeanuts far less control as you ride larger boards, I have a 145 trace I LOVE for light winds, but once you get over 22-25knots it's a real challenge... 138 for me seems to be a nice middle ground between everyday and extreme big air... I talk about more in part 2 about board sizes as well
Would love to see a Xenon board thrown into the mix. I love mine, and when I demoed the North Atmos, i couldn’t get around to enjoying it more than my board.
@@stefantobler never seen one before, could be hard to get hold of
@@jasonofmontreal maybe so, they were really a popular in Charleston, South Carolina for a while, but I haven’t seen them in any stores. Lots of people ride them though, but I agree getting them shipped from Europe would probably cost an arm and a leg.
@@stefantobler too much good stuff out there, hard to try it all
Hi Jason, I'm going to buy a new board for myself. Your video is very helpful. If you get a chance, please review Nobile NHP. Thank you in advance
I'm afraid we don't have those boards in NZ sorry.
Hit more rocks than Whitney Houston. 😂😂😂
@@user-gp3uu5jl7s perhaps a reference for the older riders…
found the naish apex to be the best straps around
If you watch part 2, i mention that bindings really are subjective, everyones feet so different
What you’re thought on a flattish board in the 136x41 size? Too small for our size or it’s ok for powered conditions?
@@giorgio4660 I think great but you’d need a lot of wind… 25+, but really for me at 100+, l’m fine on 137/138 in nukin winds 40+ so no need to go smaller I don’t think
@@jasonofmontreal so you suggest a 139x42? It’s just a bit smaller compared to the atmos that has the 138x41 and 141x42 size (that is too big imo)
@@giorgio4660 if you’re talking about the Jaime sls, check out part 2… I found it rides bigger than its size, so go down a size perhaps
@@jasonofmontreal na, i’m not talking about the jaime xD
What watch do you use?
@@kaiting1981 I have a couple Apple Watches, model 7 & 9
thanks a lot for review. It would be fare if you weight the boards on the scale.
I was thinking about that... but they are different sizes so I thought it would be hard to relate a 137 carved to a 140 crazyfly... perhaps i should have never the less...
Great video! Please consider adding chapters or displaying the name of what you are testing while you are testing it.
@@HA-yv3gy great idea
@@jasonofmontreal❤
Slingshot formula v3?
@@Skullkid999- no slingshot in nz, but I’ll keep it in mind if I do another and can get hold of one
Hi man please add a tag on what board you are reviewing, as we can't see the board you are riding and it is very difficult to figure out what board you are reviewing.
Done!
Are you an AARDVARK?
Boardreview starts 5:00. Everything before is fine as a vlog but as a review video it's just a waste of time.
@@nielagi5029 great point, I’m never sure how much ‘general catch up’ content to include
Awesome vid. If your doing boards again would love to see couple of Shinns in the mix. ADHD marketed as megaloop vs Monk which is one of the most popular all round boards. Be great to see how they stack up against the mainstream brands.
Will keep them in mind but they might be hard to borrow from anyone here in nz
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