90kg and buying a new board. mulling over what size.

i like the nippiness of the 132/39.5, but should i go the 135/40.5? tried both, but under 20kn the smaller board might as well be carrying torpedoes.

or should i just lift my game?

Hi Dogfish,

The smaller board is always going to be a bit more lively and easier to throw around but there is a trade off as RayQ has mentioned, the smaller boards need more power to pull then along as you are trading square centimetres to spread the load across, therefore requiring more speed and power to support your weight.

If you are prepared to sacrifice some low wind planing for the spunk of the shorter board, then go the smaller board, but if you ride in marginal conditions more often than not, the additional surface area will be more of an advantage to get you planing and keep you planing than added maneuverability.

Cheers,

KH

Im 87kg and just went from a 132 to a 138. wish i had done it sooner.

As with all gear try before you buy is always a good idea.