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Originally posted by Charl dv
well concidering he IS just started and all you should get a bigger board as it is easier to ride, do not get anything smaller that a 130 when your stil fresh to the sport as it just gets harder to get up and going. ur about my size and ill say get maybe a 132-135=*36-40 would b the good size to get. this gives u a good low end and it is still managable in really strong winds! from there you could also get a 121 or 125 for a second board when you progress
Yeah that’s pretty much the best info from my experience; don’t go lower than 130 and width around 40 cm.
For comparison I weigh 73 kilos and ride mostly a 132 cm * 40 cm wide, and high wind days a 122cm* 38cm.
