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raggy

VIC

564 posts

raggy

VIC, 564 posts

15 Dec 2009 5:53pm

hay just started playing around with a really small board for the days when its howling whats the smallest board you ride compared to you weight ? what are the tricks to getting going with out sinking... gos like a skined cat when its plaining but off the plain its a battle the boards about 68L and im around 70-75 kgs whats your thoughts.

Gestalt

QLD

14965 posts

Gestalt

QLD, 14965 posts

15 Dec 2009 5:15pm

that difference shouldn't be a problem.

my normal board is 95lt versus my weight of 105kg.

small board is 85lt big board 125lt.

nebbian

6277 posts

nebbian

WA, 6277 posts

15 Dec 2009 4:02pm

Just takes a bit of practice.

My wave board at 80 litres (my weight is 85 kg) goes well in wind above 18 knots.

Only problem is that when it drops out you start sinking. I can slog it in anything more than say 10 knots...

Bender

2236 posts

Bender

WA, 2236 posts

15 Dec 2009 4:06pm

my smallest board is a 63lx48cm f2 Missile. I have learnt not to get it out in less than 20knts and it's got to be consistant other wise its just water starting practice.

I'm 85kg's

just

It's fine if the wind is steady. in 20knts and the 7.2m it just flys

doggie

15849 posts

doggie

WA, 15849 posts

15 Dec 2009 4:43pm

Gestalt said...

that difference shouldn't be a problem.

my normal board is 95lt versus my weight of 105kg.

small board is 85lt big board 125lt.

Back to the old avatar

much better

raggy

VIC

564 posts

raggy

VIC, 564 posts

15 Dec 2009 10:27pm

cool seems to be the same just gotta be consistant and 18 plus i think i stoog around a bit too need to just jump on sheet in and ride sweet guys thanks

windaddict

VIC

1121 posts

windaddict

VIC, 1121 posts

15 Dec 2009 11:03pm

raggy said...

gos like a skined cat when its plaining but off the plain its a battle the boards about 68L and im around 70-75 kgs whats your thoughts.

Yeah I am around 70-75 kg's and also have a JP RWW 68ltr and there's no probs slogging it when needed. Unless the wind completely drops out I can still trawl it along...

Gestalt

QLD

14965 posts

Gestalt

QLD, 14965 posts

15 Dec 2009 11:03pm

doggie said...

Gestalt said...

that difference shouldn't be a problem.

my normal board is 95lt versus my weight of 105kg.

small board is 85lt big board 125lt.

Back to the old avatar

much better

alfoil cat will return in time i am sure.

thought i'd throw in some slogging tips on small gear. disclaimer is i struggle myself.

i find, front foot against mast base and rig tilted forward works well.

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