Best High Wind Freestyle Wave board for a heavier guy?

jesusjones · Joined: 17 May 2001 Posts: 229

Open Ocean Wide Ride 90-100L custom.

U2U2U2 · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject:

I think the board you are looking for says:

Tabou 3S......probably 97L

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935

90-100 liters, or 97 liters, for aerial tricks in steady 30-kt side-onshore winds? Sounds gigantic to me for anyone under 260-300 pounds.

<85 liters for cruising in holey offshore winds @ 15-25 kts with big holes and a windline half a mile out? Sounds risky to me for a 130-pounder.

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stuebing · Joined: 19 Jul 2000 Posts: 11 Location: Portland Oregon

I am very LONG time (since 1983) Gorge sailor weighing 230
pounds. I really love Mike's Labs boards, especially the
2002-ish vintage where the mast track can go further forward.
I have a 110 liter that I use even in in 4.1 meter conditions
if it is real gusty, the board can really handle big winds!
I had a 99 liter Mike's Labs as well which was my favorite until I broke
it (nearly) in half at Swell City going too fast and jumping
too high last September. I agree 10 liters is a good spread.
Of course Mike's Labs are made in your neck of the woods.

As rarely as I find steady sub 4 meter conditions even in the Gorge,
I find older, gunner, more stable boards around 80 liters
are good enough and even excel in the boat speed department.

Carl S