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adywind
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 Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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| It seems the size choice is most difficult with the FSW boards. Not only different brands have a different bias, but also the different sizes whitin the line are biased differently-usually above 90 have a straighter rocker. Add to that single /multi fin configurations and it really gets confusing. Definitely trying before buying is highly recommended. |
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PeconicPuffin
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 3:43 pm Post subject: Re: What size FSW board? (70 kg rider) |
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| Jama wrote: | I currently have:
-125L Tabou Rocket (everyday board for blasting around)
-150L Fanatic Allwave 8'11" (windSUP for learning light wind wave sailing)
The 125L Tabou Rocket tends to start feeling rather large when the wind starts getting up over 20 knots. I am thinking a FSW board in the 75-95L range might let me get out on those windier days. I now have my waterstarts on lockdown and I weigh 70 kg. |
While at your weight a 70 something FSW board will work (I'm 75K and ride a 77 liter FSW regularly, and a 93 FSW) I suspect that at your implied skill level and the sizes of your other boards, that you should be on something bigger...88-96 liters. If you're not planing through a significant fraction of your jibes, a 70ish liter board is going to feel overly sensitive and unforgiving. I think 88 liters would be perfect for you.
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