In general, we women are lighter and shorter than men. Designing a board particularly for women means to adjust its technical parameters based on our physical differences.
As a result, handling and maneuvering the board becomes easier, and we can enjoy longer kiting sessions. Therefore, progress is faster, and we have more fun.
We develop our kiteboards with an average female kiter in mind—that is, a kiter who is 20-30 cm shorter and 20-30 kg lighter than the average male kiter. (Yes, it's just an average).
To achieve the same level of riding comfort that male kiters experience, we have adjusted the outline, thickness and length of the board. This means that the board’s weight changes as well.
The weight of a kiteboard should stand in direct correlation to the rider’s body weight. Therefore, in most cases women's kiteboards should be lighter than men's versions.
A lighter kiteboard ensures less tiring kiting sessions—from carrying the board on the beach to manipulating the board in the water, from learning new tricks to maneuvering the board while in the air.
The stiffness of a kiteboard dictates how much the board will bend. The board’s stiffness will directly affect your pop, your landings, and how smooth you can ride in chop (read more about stiffness and other features here).
Most female kiters who ride men's boards in smaller sizes experience problems with their knees. Men's boards are designed with a rider weighing between 70 and 100kg in mind; therefore, men’s boards are much stiffer than what is necessary for a rider of lower weight.
For my partner (80kg), the board will behave differently than for me (60kg). He will be thrilled with the snappy pop and the soft landing, and he will stay on the water for ages. I, on the other hand, feel my knees after the first few jumps, and my legs burn after a few minutes in choppy water.
Because I love kiteboarding, I still enjoy my session, but not as much as I could with a more suitable board. Certainly, I won't progress as fast as I will with the right kiteboard.
No one would enjoy walking around in shoes three sizes bigger than their feet. To have bindings that fit is not a luxury; it is a necessity, if you want to feel confident and progress at a quicker pace.
Women's kiteboards come with smaller bindings that match your foot size. Compared to the one-size-fits-all bindings on men's boards this is a real game-changer:
Your will ride with more confidence, since you can use your feet more efficiently during turns, slides, upwind riding, and so on.
When jumping, you are less likely to lose your board in the air.
Because your feet have full support, you will land more tricks.
For design-conscious male riders, the possibilities are endless when choosing a board. However, women's kiteboards mostly feature pink or flowery graphics.
Some brands simply “shrink and pink” their boards: they produce them in smaller sizes, change the graphics to pink, and call it the “girl version.” Such a board may appear women-specific, but in terms of its performance it is in fact a far cry from a woman-specific kiteboard.
Few brands offer amazing women’s designs that are stylish without being pink and flowery.
BIG BLUE Boards is the first women-only kiteboard brand. It brings equality to kiteboarding by offering high-quality equipment specifically designed for women.
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