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2011 Nobile Boards

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Created by Mattress > 9 months ago, 3 Nov 2010
Mattress
NSW, 120 posts
3 Nov 2010 10:20PM
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Anyone know when the new 2011 Nobile boards are going to be available? I noticed some shops are advertising the 2HD, however advertising them doesn't mean they have them in stock. I can't even get in contact with the Australian importer/distributor. It's already November and I haven't seen any yet. What's going on ???? Can't wait to get my hands on a new NHP. Anyone

BrisKites
QLD, 1293 posts
3 Nov 2010 10:24PM
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All boards in store next Monday

samd
WA, 6 posts
4 Nov 2010 10:23AM
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I ordered a new NHP weeks ago, and the response is always 'next week!' not holding my breath!

BrisKites
QLD, 1293 posts
4 Nov 2010 12:28PM
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Surely your retailer will have more info, maybe give them a call.
I know there was a hold up in Europe with the 2011 IFS.

KED
2 posts
11 Nov 2010 11:28AM
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Has anyone ridden the new boards yet? Still awaiting delivery on mine, need something to keep the jitters at bay!!

koma
VIC, 760 posts
11 Nov 2010 5:06PM
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I took a good look at the 2011 range on Tuesday.
Flying carpet is huuuuuuge!
NHP looks pretty much identical to the 2010 NHP aside from graphics.

There should be demo's floating around in all states by now.

terryzarmzof
QLD, 336 posts
11 Nov 2010 9:15PM
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went for a spin on the 2hd today. liked it but like the nhp more. new footpads are very nice, comfy and stick to your feet. 2hd colours will suit 2011 north kite owners
thanks jason from briskites for the demo

11 Nov 2010 10:25PM
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The complete range of 2011 Nobile boards are in stock at KP now.
All models on demo too.
The new footstraps and pads are awesome, they are the best design I've seen this year, from any brand.
We've been stormed our down here the last few days but hoping that tomorrow we will get great conditions to test some of the range. Drop by the shop if you are going for a kite and grab a demo.

INTHELOOP
QLD, 1855 posts
11 Nov 2010 9:34PM
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Kitepower Australia said...

The complete range of 2011 Nobile boards are in stock at KP now.
All models on demo too.
The new footstraps and pads are awesome, they are the best design I've seen this year, from any brand.
We've been stormed our down here the last few days but hoping that tomorrow we will get great conditions to test some of the range. Drop by the shop if you are going for a kite and grab a demo.




you havent seen the Xenon Pads and Straps yet Steve

BrisKites
QLD, 1293 posts
12 Nov 2010 1:02AM
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Anyway
Here are some pics of boards and pads-









KiteNutt
QLD, 280 posts
12 Nov 2010 8:07AM
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Awesome stuff Jas,

Ill be in today to pick up a 134 2HD... got any spare sets of pads?
My HNP needs an upgrade, sick of broken Syncs ending my sessions early.

dachopper
WA, 1802 posts
13 Nov 2010 7:20AM
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whats the ride difference, 50/50 - 2HD and NHP ?

koma
VIC, 760 posts
13 Nov 2010 11:48AM
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dachopper said...

whats the ride difference, 50/50 - 2HD and NHP ?


Fifty50 is a boots & wakestyle board. Most rocker of the lot.
NHP is their freestyle board with a bit of rocker.
2HD is their freestyle board with less rocker (much like '09 666). Fastest of the three.

dachopper
WA, 1802 posts
13 Nov 2010 9:36AM
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So 2HD is the flexiest of their boardS?

terryzarmzof
QLD, 336 posts
13 Nov 2010 3:56PM
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2hd has flexi tips but stiff middle

koma
VIC, 760 posts
13 Nov 2010 10:56PM
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dachopper said...

So 2HD is the flexiest of their boardS?



Nope, the NBL is the softest.
T5 is their all rounder.
NBL is their beginner/intermediate board.

Their range goes 50Fifty > NHP > 2HD > T5 > NBL.
Hope i didn't miss one in there.

dachopper
WA, 1802 posts
14 Nov 2010 7:53AM
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Now I am confused

The Nobile 666 was their flexiest board by far.

the 555 which was the intermediate, was much stiffer

and the Shinn Pro - was in between both boards

So are there new models much stiffer than their old models?

I just want to know from someone who has ridden a 666, which of the boards is the most similar in flex.. and how similar is it ?

koma
VIC, 760 posts
14 Nov 2010 11:21AM
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dachopper said...

Now I am confused
The Nobile 666 was their flexiest board by far.
the 555 which was the intermediate, was much stiffer
and the Shinn Pro - was in between both boards
So are there new models much stiffer than their old models?

I just want to know from someone who has ridden a 666, which of the boards is the most similar in flex.. and how similar is it ?


666 flexiest board? Really?! Perhaps we're not talking the same definition of flex. I ranked the Nobile boards in terms of performance (ie. pop) which is also the order of stiffness in the boards.
I've ridden the '08 666, owned a '09 666/NHP and have just replaced it with a '10 NHP.
The '11 2HD is closest to the '09 666. The '11 NHP is more or less the '10 NHP.
So did you want something fast with less rocker (2HD), or slightly slower with more rocker (NHP). Or you could try the T5 which is meant to be more like the old 666's.

dachopper
WA, 1802 posts
14 Nov 2010 9:51AM
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well I rode all 3 of the line-up in (08 I think)

the 666 and shin pro were the most comfortable boards I've ridden.

the pro was stiffer, and as a result a little skatier, and needed a little more speed to pop, and didn't edge as well as the 666.

the 666 was the best popping because it was the flexiest, you could load up the rail, and when you popped - you always got a little extra as the board unloaded it's flex leaving the water.

sounds like the 2HD is maybe similar - a lot of the other boards around now are as stiff as broom sticks.



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