WA
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just starting out would like to know best board for me 83 kg 1.77mt looking at airush switch 150*43 or square 2 or cabrinha prodigy 158 most likely to be at torquay have just bought naish boxer 12 any info welcome graeme
WA
306 posts
i think most ppl will tell u that u should get something smaller ; more like a 142 switch or a 135 underground
WA
316 posts
I'd say a 142 underground flx.
VIC
42 posts
I'm 85k and have an Underground FLX 142 and a Stonker kx137
I started with the Stonker, then bought the FLX for light wind days. I reckon I should have started with the FLX and I commend it to you. It's 40cm across and fairly square, so it's got plenty of area to get you going - I don't think you'd need anything longer, as the extra length doesn't do much for you (a bit of extra stability perhaps when you're first learning, but nothing you need after your first few hours)
455 posts
another question for you aperry, i have a stonker kx137 and have never used anything else, do you recommend that i change for a wider board?
thanks.
greg
VIC
42 posts
I find the 142 is a lot easier to get/keep going in more marginal winds, but I go back to the stonker 137 when I'm more powered up (or less gusty) as it's easier to hold an edge. The wider board is a bit of a bugger when overpowered or gusty. i understand from speaking to others that the Undergrounds can be a bit skatey due to the absence of any concave - great board though!
