Kona Style vs Kona Mahalo

Sam · 23rd February 2007, 10:26 PM

Roger,

I just realized that the Kona Mahalo is about the size of the large Starboard SUP and wondered what you thougth about it as a longboard for me.

The Mahalo has a bigger daggerboard and fin than the Kona Style and is 380 by 75 cm and 290 liters. I would use it mostly in light to medium light with my 8.0 and 10.0 Retros for cruising upwind and just having a fun day on the water. Would you agree that it would be more stable for me than my old Mistral one design was at 372 by 63 cm?

A new longboard would be an addition to my Free Formula and HiFly Free Ride boards and not a replacement for either. I don't think there would be much overlap between the 3 boards.

As you know I'm not a huge guy but weigh about 190 lbs. My problem on smaller longboards is not so much size but ability.

Rod from Auckland really likes his Kona Style and I think all the things he likes about it would apply to the Mahalo as well.

Let me know what you think and maybe someone else will have an opinion.

Thanks.

rod_r · 24th February 2007, 12:26 AM

Hi Sam

While I'm sure Roger would be happy to give you advice, the Kona has its own forum:

http://www.exocet-original.com/kona-windsurfing/forum/default.asp

It's not quite as active as over here but you might get some good advice.

23rd February 2007, 10:26 PM	#1
Sam New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	Kona Style vs Kona Mahalo Roger, I just realized that the Kona Mahalo is about the size of the large Starboard SUP and wondered what you thougth about it as a longboard for me. The Mahalo has a bigger daggerboard and fin than the Kona Style and is 380 by 75 cm and 290 liters. I would use it mostly in light to medium light with my 8.0 and 10.0 Retros for cruising upwind and just having a fun day on the water. Would you agree that it would be more stable for me than my old Mistral one design was at 372 by 63 cm? A new longboard would be an addition to my Free Formula and HiFly Free Ride boards and not a replacement for either. I don't think there would be much overlap between the 3 boards. As you know I'm not a huge guy but weigh about 190 lbs. My problem on smaller longboards is not so much size but ability. Rod from Auckland really likes his Kona Style and I think all the things he likes about it would apply to the Mahalo as well. Let me know what you think and maybe someone else will have an opinion. Thanks.

24th February 2007, 12:26 AM	#2
rod_r Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 68	RE: Kona Style vs Kona Mahalo Hi Sam While I'm sure Roger would be happy to give you advice, the Kona has its own forum: http://www.exocet-original.com/kona-windsurfing/forum/default.asp It's not quite as active as over here but you might get some good advice.

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