I'm starting out on a Naish 131 board, my question is, am I right in understanding that a longer board, like a 140 or such, would be better for say edging upwind, and a smaller board, like I've got, is better for more free riding type of stuff?

What is the reason for different sizes, and would it be beneficial to have say a 131 and a 140. (Yes I'm trying to give myself a reason to buy a new Vanhunks seeing as they're like down the road from me )

I'm 64kg on a good day, and 1.81m tall, I'm finding the 131 fine, I don't have a big frame of reference yet though as I'm just starting out.

What would be a recommended length/width for someone who wants to go upwind, but wants to be able to get some decent air as well?

A lot of wakestyle guys in boots around Botany Bay are riding 138s

Got myself a 140x42, works pretty nicely now, just need better conditions, advantage is that Kevin Langeree is down here training for king of air, so get to sit on the beach and watch him.

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he almost jumped that mountain