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| 352835 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 1 | SoftScrambledSkeggs | Jun 2, 2025 | 2025-06-02T13:29:09-0400 | Trimmers, glide lords, shredmen, lend me your ears! I have come across a fountain of truth, an Excalibur of hotwired and handshaped provenance that has imbued a calcified, slowly-greying wizard with the spritely pop of youth, a fizzly anticipation in his loins at the thought of another romp, a blabbersome advocacy shouted from the sand dunes and digital mountaintops of this fine spinning orb. My friends, the Lite Kite by Ellis Ericson might be the best board I've ever ridden. My only complaint is that I now have to reconcile a quiver full of dust-catchers that feel antiquated, bloated, unfit for their position in my racks next to something that just definitively outperforms without compromise. The cost is steep, but the mechanics were immediate, the barrier of entry lower than a mid-May tide, and the source being tapped is of the purest distillate. I am Stella, and my groove hath returned! I dedicate this thread to those seeking, those who have found, and a forum to discuss a conceptualist landing body blows to the status quo. And all with an affable, openminded and collaborative humor. I'm distracted by the 2nd, 3rd, 5th board my minds' eye is envisioning coming out of a solar-powered AUS tin shed to be enjoyed across the grobe. Gentlebros, discuss. |
| 352843 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 2 | feldo | Jun 2, 2025 | 2025-06-02T13:46:22-0400 | I had a 5'6 lite kite quad from Thalia for a period that worked wonders, but ultimately I passed it along as it was a bit short for my liking. I have never heard a bad word about Ellis's boards. He's a magician. |
| 352849 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 3 | 4491 | Jun 2, 2025 | 2025-06-02T14:06:55-0400 | sounds like someone had some fun in the swell we've got here in socal today - i get the same feelings from most any of my boards after a drought of waves when my thirst is slaked by swell. haven't tried an ericson (yet), no doubt you found magic, keep the stoke alive and sell all your other boards to us for good deals (then you'll get more karma waves on your edge, i'm pretty sure thats how its works) - YEW! also i'm feeling the same about the 7'0 massive i just got in a swap with @LookinForSomethin… and hope he finds some sweet rides on his 'new' 7'2. too |
| 352879 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 4 | SoftScrambledSkeggs | Jun 2, 2025 | 2025-06-02T15:53:28-0400 | For ref - mine's 6'1 x 20 1/2 (touch norrower than standard, absolutely perfect) x 2 5/8 in Stringerless EPS, rounded square tail. |
| 352991 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 5 | Tuce McGruce | Jun 3, 2025 | 2025-06-03T06:10:53-0400 | thank you for posting the stoke! I have a 5’11 from @larkxthesurfer waiting for me to pick up on my next trip through LA. hoping to have half as good of a first experience as you did! |
| 353501 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 6 | listentoalienworkshop | Jun 5, 2025 | 2025-06-05T12:20:40-0400 | SoftScrambledSkeggs said: For ref - mine's 6'1 x 20 1/2 (touch norrower than standard, absolutely perfect) x 2 5/8 in Stringerless EPS, rounded square tail. View attachment 87803 Click to expand... I've been very curious about this one in a longer than traditional size, like this or even bigger perhaps. Very cool. I'm curious how tall you are/how much you weigh and what fins you've got in here? Also if you're in LA if you're riding it in south bay/malibu points or generally where you like it most? Thanks in advance... |
| 390589 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 7 | Seenovision | Dec 19, 2025 | 2025-12-19T16:19:51-0500 | Resurrecting this thread and hoping to keep it going as a proper 'shaper thread' for Ellis Ericson. I was super stoked to see him win Stab EAST; I had a feeling he was going to win. My recent communications with him confirmed that he's an incredibly thoughtful, thorough, and passionate shaper. Let's see some pictures of everyone's Lite Kite's, True Edges, and more! Here's my 7'2" True Edge shaped and glassed here in SoCal on his most recent tour (somewhat inspired by George Greenough's 7'3" sailboard from the 80's & 90's): |
| 390621 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 8 | PoooraVida | Dec 20, 2025 | 2025-12-19T20:55:50-0500 | someone talk me out of this…. |
| 390625 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 9 | BreakingHands | Dec 20, 2025 | 2025-12-19T21:21:53-0500 | the boards are siiiiick |
| 390823 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 10 | kyle | Dec 21, 2025 | 2025-12-21T01:08:51-0500 | PoooraVida said: someone talk me out of this…. Click to expand... No sorry… GET THAT THING!!!! |
| 390839 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 11 | SoftScrambledSkeggs | Dec 21, 2025 | 2025-12-21T10:43:07-0500 | PoooraVida said: someone talk me out of this…. Click to expand... Can't help you, comrade… join us… |
| 390841 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 12 | Seenovision | Dec 21, 2025 | 2025-12-21T10:50:03-0500 | SoftScrambledSkeggs said: Can't help you, comrade… join us… View attachment 103463 View attachment 103465 Click to expand... Saw Ellis repost this one. What length is it? Looks awesome. |
| 390843 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 13 | SoftScrambledSkeggs | Dec 21, 2025 | 2025-12-21T11:06:21-0500 | SoftScrambledSkeggs said: Can't help you, comrade… join us… View attachment 103463 View attachment 103465 Click to expand... This is my 3rd LK: 5'11" 'Performance Kite', stringered EPS, colors in tribute to the twin deities of Craigslist & Prince. As previously expounded, the OG 6'1" has been a revelation, and remains so. Did my best surfing at Bu on the same EAST swell, but scored a quiet (relatively), clean early AM on 7/4, full death bed sesh. A couple subsequent beach break go outs & seeing some of the accentuated outline curve shapes he was doing for AUS power had me wondering if I could split the diff and work out something that could handle a bit more wave face curve, and a more vertical approach (good HB, Emma, zuma, etc). In a convo with Ellis on his CA stop we discussed the function of the edge as a tool to cut more lift / forgiveness into the attack rocker (what's on rail when dropping in) while retaining the overall full / flat deck rocker. A 50/50 US / AUS outline curve and arc-tail allowed for a bit more continuous flow for more powerful waves & aggressive approach. 2 surfs in on "Prince" and just an absolute bullseye. Took a couple waves to re-tool my paddle / drop in to account for a bit more rocker in edge & touch more in tail, but once dialed it just fit into the surprise chest-head combo low tide HB peaks so nicely and snapped off the bottom with more verticality while retaining all the LK feelzzz (drive, hold, vim, vigor, weird stares from the uninitiated). Popped the fins on a snap (a surprise to all of us involved, trust), and then the real lightbulb came on a solid left that popped up. Had felt some directional stickiness going backside on the OG, but gaahhhhhhdamn, this thing just fit so perfectly in the pocket backside, had no stickiness after a nice whiippaawww, and held speed through a full backside roundhouse, a move that usually goes flaccid around the 3/4 mark on most (all) other boards in my experience (operator error). It projected in an… |
| 390847 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 14 | Seenovision | Dec 21, 2025 | 2025-12-21T11:21:01-0500 | SoftScrambledSkeggs said: This is my 3rd LK: 5'11" 'Performance Kite', stringered EPS, colors in tribute to the twin deities of Craigslist & Prince. As previously expounded, the OG 6'1" has been a revelation, and remains so. Did my best surfing at Bu on the same EAST swell, but scored a quiet (relatively), clean early AM on 7/4, full death bed sesh. A couple subsequent beach break go outs & seeing some of the accentuated outline curve shapes he was doing for AUS power had me wondering if I could split the diff and work out something that could handle a bit more wave face curve, and a more vertical approach (good HB, Emma, zuma, etc). In a convo with Ellis on his CA stop we discussed the function of the edge as a tool to cut more lift / forgiveness into the attack rocker (what's on rail when dropping in) while retaining the overall full / flat deck rocker. A 50/50 US / AUS outline curve and arc-tail allowed for a bit more continuous flow for more powerful waves & aggressive approach. 2 surfs in on "Prince" and just an absolute bullseye. Took a couple waves to re-tool my paddle / drop in to account for a bit more rocker in edge & touch more in tail, but once dialed it just fit into the surprise chest-head combo low tide HB peaks so nicely and snapped off the bottom with more verticality while retaining all the LK feelzzz (drive, hold, vim, vigor, weird stares from the uninitiated). Popped the fins on a snap (a surprise to all of us involved, trust), and then the real lightbulb came on a solid left that popped up. Had felt some directional stickiness going backside on the OG, but gaahhhhhhdamn, this thing just fit so perfectly in the pocket backside, had no stickiness after a nice whiippaawww, and held speed through a full backside roundhouse, a move that usually goes flaccid around the 3/4 mark on most (all) other boards in my experience (operator error). It projected in and out of the turn, hit the wash and popped out onto the shoulder, rider and board smiling ear to ear, edge to edge. A s… |
| 390855 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 15 | feldo | Dec 21, 2025 | 2025-12-21T12:02:42-0500 | SoftScrambledSkeggs said: This is my 3rd LK: 5'11" 'Performance Kite', stringered EPS, colors in tribute to the twin deities of Craigslist & Prince. As previously expounded, the OG 6'1" has been a revelation, and remains so. Did my best surfing at Bu on the same EAST swell, but scored a quiet (relatively), clean early AM on 7/4, full death bed sesh. A couple subsequent beach break go outs & seeing some of the accentuated outline curve shapes he was doing for AUS power had me wondering if I could split the diff and work out something that could handle a bit more wave face curve, and a more vertical approach (good HB, Emma, zuma, etc). In a convo with Ellis on his CA stop we discussed the function of the edge as a tool to cut more lift / forgiveness into the attack rocker (what's on rail when dropping in) while retaining the overall full / flat deck rocker. A 50/50 US / AUS outline curve and arc-tail allowed for a bit more continuous flow for more powerful waves & aggressive approach. 2 surfs in on "Prince" and just an absolute bullseye. Took a couple waves to re-tool my paddle / drop in to account for a bit more rocker in edge & touch more in tail, but once dialed it just fit into the surprise chest-head combo low tide HB peaks so nicely and snapped off the bottom with more verticality while retaining all the LK feelzzz (drive, hold, vim, vigor, weird stares from the uninitiated). Popped the fins on a snap (a surprise to all of us involved, trust), and then the real lightbulb came on a solid left that popped up. Had felt some directional stickiness going backside on the OG, but gaahhhhhhdamn, this thing just fit so perfectly in the pocket backside, had no stickiness after a nice whiippaawww, and held speed through a full backside roundhouse, a move that usually goes flaccid around the 3/4 mark on most (all) other boards in my experience (operator error). It projected in and out of the turn, hit the wash and popped out onto the shoulder, rider and board smiling ear to ear, edge to edge. A s… |
| 390875 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 16 | Stingray | Dec 21, 2025 | 2025-12-21T13:46:34-0500 | Have a 6’6 LK in the swallow version, from another Jammer. If I were going custom, I’d prolly dial it in a touch shorter/thinner for my own preferences.. but that’s only to make it more beach break friendly/diveable for my size. I’ve had it in well overhead, and fuller points and the extra foam is lovely in those scenarios. Also incredibly fun in gutless stuff, you can cheat so far forward on the paddle in. I’m curious about the shorter sizes, but I love the swallow. And the design in general is effortless under foot. |
| 390877 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 17 | Syncro | Dec 21, 2025 | 2025-12-21T13:55:53-0500 | Geez glad I’m broke for a couple of years because between this review ans EAST I’m sure his wait times just went crazy |
| 391061 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 18 | SoftScrambledSkeggs | Dec 22, 2025 | 2025-12-22T18:17:08-0500 | feldo said: How do you like the arc tail? I asked him the differences between the swallow and arc. Thought I would share his response below. Arc. Just a little more area back there, helps with planing at low speed. subtle vee exist through the tail that should create a smal high pressure between the fins and centralise the feeling of the quads. Built to roll around in the pocket and have that ball bearing feeling. Swallow. Straighter rail line through the tail, more Glide and flow , sort of load up and release feel. Water exits earlier through the tail so has a shorter board feel. Aesthetics are a lot of it, bottom curve remains super similar and overall outline only differs in width/length. Click to expand... we landed on the arc to draw the curve out deeper and i cant say that I feel a huge diff but this one overall has a bit more tuning toward pocket surfing thats already paid off in joy. |
| 391093 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 19 | DJR | Dec 23, 2025 | 2025-12-22T20:13:57-0500 | Had mine for about a year now Custom 6'6 stringerless and tuned for East Coast beachbreak and groundswells Surfs much shorter like a 6'2 but paddles like a 6'6 Never second guessed taking it out no matter conditions Some say they want a surfboard like an F1 car This board is a rally racer Familiar feelings and totally new sensations for the first time in decades Go to board for sure Excellent work. Excellent communication. Nice Guy |
| 391099 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 20 | Syncro | Dec 23, 2025 | 2025-12-22T20:27:09-0500 | I’m going to model my boards now, sick stick |
| 391105 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 21 | Seenovision | Dec 23, 2025 | 2025-12-22T20:45:00-0500 | DJR said: Had mine for about a year now Custom 6'6 stringerless and tuned for East Coast beachbreak and groundswells Surfs much shorter like a 6'2 but paddles like a 6'6 Never second guessed taking it out no matter conditions Some say they want a surfboard like an F1 car This board is a rally racer Familiar feelings and totally new sensations for the first time in decades Go to board for sure Excellent work. Excellent communication. Nice Guy View attachment 103567 View attachment 103569 View attachment 103571 View attachment 103573 View attachment 103575 Click to expand... 6'6 Lite Kite seems awesome |
| 391151 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 22 | Planktom | Dec 23, 2025 | 2025-12-23T05:31:25-0500 | DJR said: Had mine for about a year now Custom 6'6 stringerless and tuned for East Coast beachbreak and groundswells Surfs much shorter like a 6'2 but paddles like a 6'6 Never second guessed taking it out no matter conditions Some say they want a surfboard like an F1 car This board is a rally racer Familiar feelings and totally new sensations for the first time in decades Go to board for sure Excellent work. Excellent communication. Nice Guy View attachment 103567 View attachment 103569 View attachment 103571 View attachment 103573 View attachment 103575 Click to expand... Epic... I have those fins in my Beau Foster, love 'em. |
| 391153 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 23 | DJR | Dec 23, 2025 | 2025-12-23T06:22:55-0500 | Syncro said: I'm going to model my boards now, sick stick Click to expand... Subscribe to my NoFans channel and I take off the shades |
| 391157 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 24 | Planktom | Dec 23, 2025 | 2025-12-23T09:35:42-0500 | John Eldridge on a (maybe 7'5"??) EE Tracker some 13/14 years ago. I was in the channel hooting haha. I think the board is still going, but may be wrong, I'll ask him. |
| 391215 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 25 | SoftScrambledSkeggs | Dec 23, 2025 | 2025-12-23T15:37:08-0500 | DJR said: Had mine for about a year now Custom 6'6 stringerless and tuned for East Coast beachbreak and groundswells Surfs much shorter like a 6'2 but paddles like a 6'6 Never second guessed taking it out no matter conditions Some say they want a surfboard like an F1 car This board is a rally racer Familiar feelings and totally new sensations for the first time in decades Go to board for sure Excellent work. Excellent communication. Nice Guy View attachment 103567 View attachment 103569 View attachment 103571 View attachment 103573 View attachment 103575 Click to expand... Respect for the sled, fin selection, and Sleaford Mods Tee (assuming thats what that is)! Core score 3000. |
| 391289 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 26 | nineohtoo | Dec 24, 2025 | 2025-12-24T05:26:06-0500 | @SoftScrambledSkeggs How do those True Ames fins compare to the Hanalei fins? Is it just the photos, or are those bases narrower? Do they have the twist, and concave on the inside foil? Here's some photos of one I received this summer: Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view I had quite a long back and forth with Ellis before I actually ordered a board since I reached out to him with a lot of questions after watching Edge of a Dream. Dude is the most patient shaper I've ever emailed, with very thoughtful and detailed responses. But I wasn't ready to buy one of his edge boards, and instead got a 5'8" MP from Andreini. While I had some great moments on that board, it proved mostly frustrating for how I was used to a board behaving when paddling or generating speed. Despite that, I was convinced that edge boards did a lot that I liked, but maybe I needed to try one from another shaper. When Ellis announced he was coming to California, I reached out again. This time describing and sharing photos of my current quiver, as well as my experience with a similar tri plane hull from Stepanek. I even sent him photos and videos of me in local waves, which I never considered doing before. We both decided I might get more out of a Lite Kite than an Edge board, and I ended up with this hot wired 5'6" x 20" x 2 5/8". This was supposed to use a stringered Marko blank, but there was a glassing issue with my first one, so Ellis was generous enough to remake it, and shipped it over at no extra cost. As for the board itself, I think Mikey describes it pretty accurately in this year's EAST. It's fast, the acceleration is very reminiscent of what I get from an edge board. Although some times, too fast? I'm no… |
| 391291 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 27 | nineohtoo | Dec 24, 2025 | 2025-12-24T05:32:40-0500 | Photos of the original that needed to get sent back to the glasser (the actual colors I requested btw): Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view |
| 391331 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 28 | Seenovision | Dec 24, 2025 | 2025-12-24T10:24:55-0500 | nineohtoo said: Photos of the original that needed to get sent back to the glasser (the actual colors I requested btw): View attachment 103639 View attachment 103641 View attachment 103643 View attachment 103645 View attachment 103637 View attachment 103635 View attachment 103631 View attachment 103633 Click to expand... What was the glassing issue, if you don't mind sharing? |
| 391375 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 29 | nineohtoo | Dec 24, 2025 | 2025-12-24T14:12:16-0500 | Seenovision said: What was the glassing issue, if you don't mind sharing? Click to expand... The deck never fully cured. Even after a month of sitting on my rack, you could easily push into the deck with your thumb and make permanent indentations. I know epoxy is soft, as most of my quiver is epoxy/EPS, but this was different. The glasser suspected something happened with the pigment mix in the cold weather. And it hasn't happened with the replacement. |
| 391377 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 30 | Seenovision | Dec 24, 2025 | 2025-12-24T14:28:18-0500 | nineohtoo said: The deck never fully cured. Even after a month of sitting on my rack, you could easily push into the deck with your thumb and make permanent indentations. I know epoxy is soft, as most of my quiver is epoxy/EPS, but this was different. The glasser suspected something happened with the pigment mix in the cold weather. And it hasn't happened with the replacement. Click to expand... Ah ok. Good to know. Mine had some splotches and I was told that can happen sometimes. I haven't noticed anything else, but I'm gonna keep an eye out now. |
| 391429 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 31 | DJR | Dec 25, 2025 | 2025-12-24T21:35:31-0500 | Seenovision said: 6'6 Lite Kite seems awesome Click to expand... We landed on it as the best option SoftScrambledSkeggs said: Respect for the sled, fin selection, and Sleaford Mods Tee (assuming thats what that is)! Core score 3000. Click to expand... Sleaford Mods all the way boss. |
| 391433 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 32 | Larcxthesurfer | Dec 25, 2025 | 2025-12-24T22:05:16-0500 | 6’6” lite kite fish 6’9” lite kite squash 7’ lite kite fish 7’8” hybrid hull Personally i’ve found the fish/swallow tail works best with twins and the squash worked the best as a quad. Everything you’ve heard about them is true. Definitely a unique board feel. The 6’6” was my first lite kite and opened up my eyes to new lines on the wave. the 7’ sometimes feel a little too big and easy. the 6’9” for me was the sweet spot. the 7’8” hybrid hull is such a smooth ride. Hoping to score a twinzer lite kite one day |
| 391435 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 33 | C_M | Dec 25, 2025 | 2025-12-24T23:09:57-0500 | Had a 5'8 edgeboard from him thing was sick prob weighed 2 pounds |
| 391437 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 34 | ventucky nobody | Dec 25, 2025 | 2025-12-24T23:17:45-0500 | when you see an ericson buy it, I have 3 and I don’t regret a single one |
| 391647 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 35 | nineohtoo | Dec 27, 2025 | 2025-12-27T02:10:44-0500 | C_M said: Had a 5'8 edgeboard from him thing was sick prob weighed 2 pounds Click to expand... How was getting into waves with it? My 5'8" from Andreini seemed to get hung up at the lip a lot, and made me miss a lot of waves I knew I would have caught on other boards. Also couldn't pump or tick tack it to go faster. I was kinda along for the ride. But I had some sick and unforgettable turns on it. |
| 391665 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 36 | C_M | Dec 27, 2025 | 2025-12-27T08:42:30-0500 | nineohtoo said: How was getting into waves with it? My 5'8" from Andreini seemed to get hung up at the lip a lot, and made me miss a lot of waves I knew I would have caught on other boards. Also couldn't pump or tick tack it to go faster. I was kinda along for the ride. But I had some sick and unforgettable turns on it. Click to expand... No problem getting into waves, could pump/tt |
| 391667 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 37 | PoooraVida | Dec 27, 2025 | 2025-12-27T09:16:46-0500 | nineohtoo said: @SoftScrambledSkeggs How do those True Ames fins compare to the Hanalei fins? Is it just the photos, or are those bases narrower? Do they have the twist, and concave on the inside foil? Here's some photos of one I received this summer: View attachment 103615 View attachment 103617 View attachment 103619 View attachment 103621 View attachment 103623 I had quite a long back and forth with Ellis before I actually ordered a board since I reached out to him with a lot of questions after watching Edge of a Dream. Dude is the most patient shaper I've ever emailed, with very thoughtful and detailed responses. But I wasn't ready to buy one of his edge boards, and instead got a 5'8" MP from Andreini. While I had some great moments on that board, it proved mostly frustrating for how I was used to a board behaving when paddling or generating speed. Despite that, I was convinced that edge boards did a lot that I liked, but maybe I needed to try one from another shaper. When Ellis announced he was coming to California, I reached out again. This time describing and sharing photos of my current quiver, as well as my experience with a similar tri plane hull from Stepanek. I even sent him photos and videos of me in local waves, which I never considered doing before. We both decided I might get more out of a Lite Kite than an Edge board, and I ended up with this hot wired 5'6" x 20" x 2 5/8". This was supposed to use a stringered Marko blank, but there was a glassing issue with my first one, so Ellis was generous enough to remake it, and shipped it over at no extra cost. As for the board itself, I think Mikey describes it pretty accurately in this year's EAST. It's fast, the acceleration is very reminiscent of what I get from an edge board. Although some times, too fast? I'm not sure if it's the speed, but sometimes it doesn't want to break free and onto the other rail. Both on my frontside and my backside. I'm an average surfe… |
| 391821 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 38 | nineohtoo | Dec 28, 2025 | 2025-12-28T01:47:13-0500 | PoooraVida said: Hows the board feel at 2 5/8? Still pretty foiled or chunky? Click to expand... Pretty foiled considering how thick it measures. The rail looks and feels similar to other 2 3/8" boards I have on hand (Picklefork, ASQ, Plasmic), yet thinner than a 2 5/8" Hess step up I've been riding (this one's an outlier though, it's 19" wide vs his wider ones that are much more foiled). |
| 392223 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 39 | squiddd | Dec 30, 2025 | 2025-12-29T19:44:43-0500 | Larcxthesurfer said: 6'6" lite kite fish 6'9" lite kite squash 7' lite kite fish 7'8" hybrid hull Personally i've found the fish/swallow tail works best with twins and the squash worked the best as a quad. Everything you've heard about them is true. Definitely a unique board feel. The 6'6" was my first lite kite and opened up my eyes to new lines on the wave. the 7' sometimes feel a little too big and easy. the 6'9" for me was the sweet spot. the 7'8" hybrid hull is such a smooth ride. Hoping to score a twinzer lite kite one day Click to expand... What's your height and weight if u don't mind me asking? Considering a slightly middier size……! |
| 393713 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 40 | 7354 | Jan 6, 2026 | 2026-01-05T22:29:10-0500 | if anyone is looking to part ways with a lite kite in the future, its something ive been wanting to try for a while. no rush just putting it out there |
| 393851 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 41 | feldo | Jan 6, 2026 | 2026-01-06T16:38:32-0500 | Larcxthesurfer said: 6'6" lite kite fish Click to expand... Not grabbing this yellow 6'6 from Thalia still haunts me.. |
| 393959 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 42 | ventucky nobody | Jan 7, 2026 | 2026-01-06T23:33:08-0500 | Image processing. Refresh page to view https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1901165683769711 https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/spo/d/santa-barbara-ellis-ericson-edge/7901733810.html |
| 396439 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 43 | zzaccarr | Jan 17, 2026 | 2026-01-17T06:41:38-0500 | Scored in Shikoku a few months ago |
| 396451 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 44 | Seenovision | Jan 17, 2026 | 2026-01-17T10:43:58-0500 | zzaccarr said: Scored in Shikoku a few months ago Click to expand... What size? Looks awesome! |
| 396503 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 45 | zzaccarr | Jan 17, 2026 | 2026-01-17T17:40:02-0500 | Seenovision said: What size? Looks awesome! Click to expand... 8'0! Super fun |
| 396513 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 46 | Seenovision | Jan 17, 2026 | 2026-01-17T18:29:42-0500 | zzaccarr said: 8'0! Super fun Click to expand... Tempted to get one of those next. His max length. Either that or sub 7' |
| 396521 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 47 | zzaccarr | Jan 17, 2026 | 2026-01-17T18:47:21-0500 | Seenovision said: Tempted to get one of those next. His max length. Either that or sub 7' Click to expand... Get both! |
| 396627 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 48 | nineohtoo | Jan 18, 2026 | 2026-01-18T12:57:18-0500 | Bro. Is that a Delica??? If so, I'm jealous. You have absolutely great taste in boards and cars. |
| 396697 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 49 | zzaccarr | Jan 18, 2026 | 2026-01-18T17:36:45-0500 | nineohtoo said: Bro. Is that a Delica??? If so, I'm jealous. You have absolutely great taste in boards and cars. Click to expand... Lol yes. My second one out here. First was diesel, gave it to my father in law. This one had second row captains chairs, perfect for sliding longboards into. Sold it last year, regretfully |
| 396707 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 50 | nineohtoo | Jan 18, 2026 | 2026-01-18T18:06:07-0500 | Heartbreaking. You need to share more photos in this thread [link removed] |
| 396737 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 51 | zzaccarr | Jan 19, 2026 | 2026-01-18T19:07:42-0500 | nineohtoo said: Heartbreaking. You need to share more photos in this thread [link removed] Click to expand... Will do! |
| 398559 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 52 | DJR | Jan 25, 2026 | 2026-01-24T19:59:00-0500 | And this showed up too In honor and tribute to my Pop and his old 1970 Sunshine ridden into his mid 70's 7'0 Lite Kite v2 Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view |
| 398561 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 53 | 7354 | Jan 25, 2026 | 2026-01-24T20:13:34-0500 | DJR said: And this showed up too In honor and tribute to my Pop and his old 1970 Sunshine ridden into his mid 70's 7'0 Lite Kite v2 View attachment 106213 View attachment 106215 Click to expand... Wow what a tint job, so pretty |
| 399005 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 54 | TudorsCooter | Jan 26, 2026 | 2026-01-26T17:25:57-0500 | I know everyone and their mother wants one but man do I want to try a Lite Kite… Open to trades for a Burch and some other goodies if you’ve got one. But really looking to buy! Who knows - maybe someone just picked up a new one and wants to make a fellow jammer happy. |
| 399083 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 55 | nineohtoo | Jan 27, 2026 | 2026-01-26T21:53:29-0500 | I may be selling or trading my 5'8" Lite Kite. I finally got to ride it in pretty good conditions last week, and it still doesn't feel as intuitive for me as my other quads, especially on my backside. It seems extra sensitive to takeoff angle, where it feels like my late takes offs require that single concave "counter steer" where I lean to my opposite rail to de-engage the lift of that big concave for a turn. I find it's not that much of a problem if I can be good about taking off straight, and sorta go more top to bottom, but we don't often get those kinda waves here when it's fun sized. If anyone in the area has an Ellis Edge up to around 6'6", I'd love to board swap and compare. |
| 399283 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 56 | SoftScrambledSkeggs | Jan 28, 2026 | 2026-01-27T19:14:30-0500 | DJR said: And this showed up too In honor and tribute to my Pop and his old 1970 Sunshine ridden into his mid 70's 7'0 Lite Kite v2 View attachment 106213 View attachment 106215 Click to expand... SIIIICCCCKKKK. Care to expound on the 'V2' explanation? Diamond tail, feels pulled in, and 7'0! Yeesh, the mind wanders! |
| 402493 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 57 | MeatHeadDeath | Feb 10, 2026 | 2026-02-10T13:43:35-0500 | nineohtoo said: I may be selling or trading my 5'8" Lite Kite. I finally got to ride it in pretty good conditions last week, and it still doesn't feel as intuitive for me as my other quads, especially on my backside. It seems extra sensitive to takeoff angle, where it feels like my late takes offs require that single concave "counter steer" where I lean to my opposite rail to de-engage the lift of that big concave for a turn. I find it's not that much of a problem if I can be good about taking off straight, and sorta go more top to bottom, but we don't often get those kinda waves here when it's fun sized. If anyone in the area has an Ellis Edge up to around 6'6", I'd love to board swap and compare. Click to expand... If @nineohtoo is selling his lite kite, I can get it to SoCal. |
| 402495 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 58 | 7354 | Feb 10, 2026 | 2026-02-10T13:47:39-0500 | MeatHeadDeath said: If @nineohtoo is selling his lite kite, I can get it to SoCal. Click to expand... i may be interested! had a chat abt it a few days ago, kinda scared of the length but who knows |
| 402515 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 59 | Seenovision | Feb 10, 2026 | 2026-02-10T14:52:30-0500 | Keep an eye on Thalia's socials; Ellis recently posted something about a batch for Thalia. |
| 402933 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 60 | Stingray | Feb 11, 2026 | 2026-02-11T13:22:53-0500 | furge said: i may be interested! had a chat abt it a few days ago, kinda scared of the length but who knows Click to expand... I'd be curious to compare if you're ever down this way @nineohtoo You can try my 6'6 LK and see if it scratches the itch one way or the other. If it were closer to the low 6' range I'd probably be your huckleberry regardless, but you never know.. |
| 402935 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 61 | 7354 | Feb 11, 2026 | 2026-02-11T13:26:14-0500 | Stingray said: I'd be curious to compare if you're ever down this way @nineohtoo You can try my 6'6 LK and see if it scratches the itch one way or the other. If it were closer to the low 6' range I'd probably be your huckleberry regardless, but you never know.. Click to expand... second sentence aimed at @nineohtoo or me? |
| 402969 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 62 | Stingray | Feb 11, 2026 | 2026-02-11T14:33:08-0500 | @furge Yes both of you, sorry probably wasn't clear! But if you're trying to get hands on and give it a spin... I got you bruddah. I know the struggle of trying to check out some of these unique boards that no one seems to have and can't find on a rack. |
| 402971 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 63 | 7354 | Feb 11, 2026 | 2026-02-11T14:44:48-0500 | Stingray said: @furge Yes sorry probably wasn't clear! But if you're trying to get hands on and give it a spin... I got you bruddah. I know the struggle of trying to check out some of these unique boards that no one seems to have and can't find on a rack. Click to expand... 6'6 sounds like a great time! I'd really appreciate it! |
| 403081 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 64 | 7354 | Feb 11, 2026 | 2026-02-11T18:58:24-0500 | https://www.trueames.com/products/e...ericson-power-4-quad-futures-compatible-solid-fiberglass?variant=45026734211228 in case anyone lost a fin or has been trying to get a set from hanalei |
| 403229 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 65 | sauce | Feb 12, 2026 | 2026-02-12T13:00:31-0500 | I just snagged a set for board purchases yet to be made hah. "volan" is the 10% off newsletter code. |
| 403231 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 66 | Seenovision | Feb 12, 2026 | 2026-02-12T13:03:00-0500 | |
| 403357 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 67 | nineohtoo | Feb 13, 2026 | 2026-02-13T01:35:32-0500 | Oooh. That does look different than my Hanalei set. Just ordered them and extended my LK ownership lol. |
| 403359 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 68 | 7354 | Feb 13, 2026 | 2026-02-13T01:40:24-0500 | furge said: if anyone is looking to part ways with a lite kite in the future, its something ive been wanting to try for a while. no rush just putting it out there Click to expand... bump! offloading 2 boards soon could be interested in a LK around the 6' range for the right $ |
| 403507 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 69 | Seenovision | Feb 14, 2026 | 2026-02-13T19:38:46-0500 | Keep thinking about how much fun an 8' one would be… it's the longest he shapes, currently… |
| 403523 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 70 | J.gull | Feb 14, 2026 | 2026-02-13T21:01:52-0500 | ventucky nobody said: View attachment 104517 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1901165683769711 https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/spo/d/santa-barbara-ellis-ericson-edge/7901733810.html Click to expand... Mine. $800 for jammers |
| 403563 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 71 | sauce | Feb 14, 2026 | 2026-02-13T22:27:20-0500 | I had a stiff beer post work and ordered the last 2x greenough rabbits tail trailers I could find. Just need a powerblade or 45 to compliment the feathers , pt-1, stage 6, and the 5x or so 4a's i have. How did i end up in this greenough wormhole-- (greenhole)? |
| 403573 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 72 | Steak5 | Feb 14, 2026 | 2026-02-13T23:21:31-0500 | Has anyone tried a power blade in a non-edge board? Thinking about buying one to try on my vaquero… for research purposes… |
| 403575 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 73 | 7354 | Feb 14, 2026 | 2026-02-13T23:22:33-0500 | Steak5 said: Has anyone tried a power blade in a non-edge board? Thinking about buying one to try on my vaquero… for research purposes… Click to expand... Look up power glide in search theres a thread for it, would link but on mobile rn |
| 403595 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 74 | Seenovision | Feb 14, 2026 | 2026-02-13T23:58:29-0500 | Steak5 said: Has anyone tried a power blade in a non-edge board? Thinking about buying one to try on my vaquero… for research purposes… Click to expand... Call True Ames. They will steer you towards if it's the right call or not. Also, consider the Power Glide which is an improved version of the Power Blade. I'm told it's more versatile. |
| 403599 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 75 | 7354 | Feb 14, 2026 | 2026-02-14T00:01:50-0500 | Seenovision said: Call True Ames. They will steer you towards if it's the right call or not. Also, consider the Power Glide which is an improved version of the Power Blade. I'm told it's more versatile. Click to expand... Shaun (true ames) did not recommend it for my burrito lol but id trust jammers, i wouldn't wanna push something that weird on a customer tbh |
| 403601 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 76 | sauce | Feb 14, 2026 | 2026-02-14T00:03:30-0500 | Ive seen Jacob Campbell post some bonzer experiments with a powerblade/glide but it just looks wrong to me |
| 403603 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 77 | 7354 | Feb 14, 2026 | 2026-02-14T00:05:53-0500 | sauce said: Ive seen Jacob Campbell post some bonzer experiments with a powerblade/glide but it just looks wrong to me Click to expand... Zack flores was out at swamis last week with a power glide in a 70's lightning bolt esque single fin |
| 403605 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 78 | Steak5 | Feb 14, 2026 | 2026-02-14T00:06:33-0500 | I would use a power glide if anything. 8.25 in a 7'7 vaquero |
| 404591 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 79 | nineohtoo | Feb 18, 2026 | 2026-02-18T03:04:51-0500 | The True Ames set seem noticeably different than the Hanalei set: Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view The Hanaleis are thicker, with that bend at the tip, less cant for the fronts, nearly 90° for the trailers. I imagine the board is gonna loosen up some, and feel a lot different on my backside. |
| 404597 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 80 | Syncro | Feb 18, 2026 | 2026-02-18T08:07:58-0500 | Interesting I wonder if it’s an evolution of the design or limitations of of production for TA |
| 404693 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 81 | SoftScrambledSkeggs | Feb 18, 2026 | 2026-02-18T14:58:32-0500 | I'll admit I'm a fin neophyte, but I did not notice a huge difference between the fin sets, albeit they're in pretty different LKs. New TAs worked great backside (again maybe board), but felt maybe more 'normal' where the Hanalei's really had a pivot / release that extends bottom turns and projects like crazy. Both work, assume there's some arcane magic involved. |
| 404725 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 82 | sauce | Feb 18, 2026 | 2026-02-18T18:04:33-0500 | A little photo shoot and comparison to some npj quartets! |
| 404753 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 83 | nineohtoo | Feb 19, 2026 | 2026-02-18T19:16:12-0500 | Interesting. I always understood that the canted out fins will allow the board more side to side play (a good example of this is Akila Aipa's twin fin set which is more aggressive than many other twins), while the near vertical cant will provide a bit more speed in a straight line (which is what I tend to notice more with my LK and the Hanalei fins). The toed in front fins and close clustered rear fins should help offset the wide tail and high concave bottom, but that's not something I ever noticed with mine. It always required more effort, vs a more traditional single concave on a HPSB. Admittedly, I've never tried using regular quads on these, so I should probably give that a go too when I finally get a fun sized swell to test these fins. Comparison on the board (which is sort of trippy, it almost looks like the Hanaleis are canted out more because of the tips): |
| 404763 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 84 | DJR | Feb 19, 2026 | 2026-02-18T19:38:15-0500 | Syncro said: Interesting I wonder if it's an evolution of the design or limitations of of production for TA Click to expand... I would think just a different branch on the tree as it were |
| 405371 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 85 | 7354 | Feb 21, 2026 | 2026-02-21T10:55:27-0500 | |
| 405379 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 86 | Seenovision | Feb 21, 2026 | 2026-02-21T11:05:40-0500 | furge said: View attachment 108519 Click to expand... Got one?? |
| 405385 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 87 | 7354 | Feb 21, 2026 | 2026-02-21T11:17:44-0500 | Seenovision said: Got one?? Click to expand... I wish, just saw this on IG. We were debating it at the shop yesterday lol Chris was havin a chuckle but thought it was a cool idea. I am slowly inching my way towards a jammer owned LK tho |
| 405407 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 88 | 1@20 | Feb 21, 2026 | 2026-02-21T11:54:43-0500 | There’s a guy in i think Huntington who’s been making sixzer’s for a while. He used to work with Jobson back in the day. All glass ons and the fins get larger as they get closer to the tail. He said it’s a tricky placement to get right, either it goes or it’s a dud, no in between. |
| 405489 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 89 | 7354 | Feb 21, 2026 | 2026-02-21T17:10:54-0500 | furge said: I wish, just saw this on IG. We were debating it at the shop yesterday lol Chris was havin a chuckle but thought it was a cool idea. I am slowly inching my way towards a jammer owned LK tho Click to expand... now i own one lol thanks gang |
| 405565 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 90 | DJR | Feb 22, 2026 | 2026-02-21T21:38:28-0500 | furge said: now i own one lol thanks gang Click to expand... Right on man In my opinion which is worth batshit nothing in the grand scheme of things. The Lite Kite Design is a game changer. I absolutely love mine. I'm sure I said this earlier but for the first time in 4 decades not only did I find a board that felt good but was introduced to new sensations not just long lost ones or ones similar to existing ones Closest thing before this was the feelings with my edgeboards which were the precursor to this design And for what it's worth Ellis is a standup guy who stands behind his design and ethics and truly believes in the evolution of the surfboard from materials to contours to fins. Customer for life right here. |
| 405567 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 91 | 7354 | Feb 22, 2026 | 2026-02-21T21:40:04-0500 | DJR said: In my opinion which is worth batshit nothing in the grand scheme of things. The Lite Kite Design is a game changer. I absolutely love mine. I'm sure I said this earlier but for the first time in 4 decades not only did I find a board that felt good but was introduced to new sensations not just long lost ones or ones similar to existing ones And for what it's worth Ellis is a standup guy who stands behind his design and ethics and truly believes in the evolution of the surfboard from materials to contours to fins. Customer for life right here. Click to expand... i am so excited to try it, i never go below like 6'4 but i feel like eps and the edge thickness will unlock some real performance in my turns lol cannot wait for monday when i get my hands on it also i will be modeling the board in the my new board stoke post in honor |
| 405569 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 92 | DJR | Feb 22, 2026 | 2026-02-21T21:41:29-0500 | furge said: i am so excited to try it, i never go below like 6'4 but i feel like eps and the edge thickness will unlock some real performance in my turns lol cannot wait for monday when i get my hands on it Click to expand... Epoxy is a critical part of it. My 6'6 surfs like a 6'2. Letter us know what you think and some pix too of the board @furge |
| 405571 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 93 | 7354 | Feb 22, 2026 | 2026-02-21T21:42:37-0500 | DJR said: Epoxy is a critical part of it. My 6'6 surfs like a 6'2. Letter us know what you think and some pix too of the board @furge Click to expand... absolutely, got the long phish getting sanded rn too, big week. gotta offload some liddles tho! |
| 405983 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 94 | 7354 | Feb 23, 2026 | 2026-02-23T14:48:33-0500 | The ship has landed |
| 405993 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 95 | Stingray | Feb 23, 2026 | 2026-02-23T15:06:26-0500 | furge said: The ship has landed View attachment 108871 Click to expand... Saucy.. what size did you end up with btw? |
| 405999 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 96 | 7354 | Feb 23, 2026 | 2026-02-23T15:08:40-0500 | Stingray said: Saucy.. what size did you end up with btw? Click to expand... the 5'7 that was up in SF from pilgrim |
| 406029 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 97 | ElGallo | Feb 23, 2026 | 2026-02-23T16:43:44-0500 | furge said: the 5'7 that was up in SF from pilgrim Click to expand... I wish this one worked for me, It's a beautiful board |
| 406237 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 98 | EastcoastK | Feb 24, 2026 | 2026-02-24T13:05:00-0500 | The lite kite looks kind of hully when Ellis is zipping down the line |
| 406239 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 99 | feldo | Feb 24, 2026 | 2026-02-24T13:08:46-0500 | What's the longest Ellis board you have seen? I have always been curious how a mini or full glider would go from him... |
| 406241 | 22193 | Ericson Ecstacy | 100 | 7354 | Feb 24, 2026 | 2026-02-24T13:09:30-0500 | feldo said: What's the longest Ellis board you have seen? I have always been curious how a mini or full glider would go from him... Click to expand... he made a longboard for someone, i forgot who. as well as a cool v bottom on his IG |
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