WA
168 posts
We have had a few friends who have gotten back into windsurfing after following your same journey, and they are loving it. Some did find it challenging at first and commented that it was a lot more work and they didn't realize how much they had gotten out of shape. My one concern would be if you got back on too big a board that would feel huge after all the smaller boards you have been riding. If you are still the same weight, I would consider not going too much bigger than the windsurf boards you have ridden in the past. I have a large quiver of windsurf boards, and find the JP Freestyle Waves to be the most versatile. The 94 liter you mentioned sounds like it might work well to get you back into it.
WA
168 posts
Based on your photos, it looks like you would have more fun and performance on a Freewave board. I have a few JP Freestyle Wave boards ranging from 77 liters to 102 lliters from around 2016 that i find ideal for alround sailing (I also have a quiver of dedicated waveboards for wavesailing in larger waves on Maui). While freewave boards would not be ideal for highest-level freestyle, they are great for learning basic freestyle moves like carving 360s, duck 360s, helicopter-tacks, push-tacks, etc. that would keep you challenged for quite a while. I agree with others that something between 88 and 94 liters might be ideal for your skill and conditions.
WA
168 posts
Mystic makes some great options. Once I put my harness on over it, I forget I'm wearing it. Not a lot of float, but enough to make a difference. Sizing is interesting. I am 178 cm tall and 75 kg, and I need to wear an X-Large to be able to zip it up, and even then it is very tight.
WA
168 posts
You might check with Kevin who owns Second Wind on Maui. He ships a lot of boards, so he might at least have some info. He usually will also pack the board up for a reasonable fee.
