Moving to Maui -what should I keep

slambo · Joined: 06 Jul 1992 Posts: 77

Hi, not a wave sailor but hope to work on it when I get to Maui. Most likely hang out at Kanaha the most. Last few times I was in Kanaha, most were on Goyas and alot of locals on Thommens, so what should I keep or sell all and start over when I get there.

2010 Fanatic Hawk 120 Ltd
2010 Fanatic Freestyle 100
2011 Fanatic Freestyle 90 Ltd
2008 Fanatic Freewave 86

Thanks

keycocker · Joined: 10 Jul 2005 Posts: 2154

Keep the two small boards and have Thommen make you a custom for $2500.The problem with customs has been the cost,and the fact that you couldn't read a review or get a ride on a board that didn't exist yet.
Thommen is letting guys borrow a custom out of his truck if you are the right size so you get an idea of any benefit you might get.
The cost is not much more than a retail production board these days.

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 11489

slambo · Joined: 06 Jul 1992 Posts: 77

Ya thanks, think gonna be alot of good options. I love the hawk but I think its gonna be too big for me most days. The freestyle 100 may be too big as well and frankly I'm not learning FS too well. Probably only need a couple of boards in Kanaha as today's boards have such big ranges- will def need a smaller 70ish L board.

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 11489

jse · Joined: 17 Apr 1995 Posts: 1256 Location: Marin

I'd say keep the Skate 100 too. It will get you on the water when the wind is light and enable you to work on sail handling, which is the key to freestyle. I sail the same board, (2011) down to 4.5 meters, and I love it. I'm just under 180 pounds.

I wasn't learning Freestyle at all until I got on a bigger pure freestyle board. In my case it was the Skate 108, but now I almost exclusively ride the 100 when the conditions call for a FS board.

Steve

slambo · Joined: 06 Jul 1992 Posts: 77

I think I gonna get crazy into the waves when I get more time in them, as I don't get out too much in wave conditions now. East coast shore break are sometimes costly. I didn't see too much freestyling at Kanaha- didn't want to be a kook out sailing a FS board but prob save some $$ if I just stick my boards in the container.

carl · Joined: 25 Feb 1997 Posts: 2439 Location: SF bay area

This has been an exceptional winter for wind, but winter is not always like this. There can be light wind periods for weeks during Nov-March. Unless you want to just surf or SUP, you might want to keep the 120L and some big sails too. Kihei can be great for winter southerly Kona wind. Usually light but they can be strong if there is a storm nearby.

swchandler · Joined: 08 Nov 1993 Posts: 4625

One thing that you might want to think about is the storage you will have on Maui. No problem bringing all your gear if you have the storage space, or a van to throw it into, but if you don't, you might ultimately regret having a lot of gear around in your living room.

slambo · Joined: 06 Jul 1992 Posts: 77

Ya, my garage was like a store. I had 8 boards but have since sold about 4. Most likely will be renting a house hopefully w/ a garage. Definitely look forward to take up paddling. So much to look forward to. Pretty excited.