NSW
359 posts
Dear Forum, searched but couldn't find an updated answer to probably an age old question.
Which twin tip to buy, 75kgs of beginner (perth beach area)
138 - 151 Long or 41 - 46 wide?
Biggest will suit light winds and ease of starting.
Will the width be an issue with getting an edge as the wind builds.
So if you went long but kept narrow 42 would I limit light wind.
Do micro dimensional changes make that much difference.
ie. 132 x 41.5= 5478cm2 : 141 x 42= 5922cm2 will this be a noticed difference
Are the experienced travelling with a quiver of boards as well as kites.
Thanks all bring on summer.
QLD
481 posts
To answer your first question. As a beginner bigger is better and if you have bad board skills really helpful, but you may out grow it . So if you want my advice go big and trade it in once you are going. Or have lessons, they usually have a big board, if you struggle, go big otherwise some thing like 143 gonzales, 140 x-ride or 137 crisis etc.
And yes bigger boards go in less wind and width has a lot to do with it but you have to ask your self what you want the board for in, (surf, freestyle , upwind ,light wind, carving, downwinders, or learning, or some of all) once you have figured out what is important to you, you can pick your board and size
Most of us have a light wind option (either kite or board or both ) in wa you may not want a light wind option but I would
When I travel I take 1 board, my favourite board 139 NOBLIE 50/50 with me but when I'm home I have more than 1 option
Hope this helps with some of those questions George
QLD
549 posts
Hi Dowls. George is right when he talks about all the different uses and therefore size requirements. If your wanting an all-purpose at your weight, and in WA the initial sizes you were talking about, 138+, sound quite big. I was 85kg when started out and struggled on my wifes 126 until I bit the bullet and bought a 138, world of difference. The 138 then did me for a while but have now added a 133 cardboard freeride, great aus built boards. If money isn't an issue, buy big then add smaller down the track, otherwise lessons on a big board then buy your own. It's good to have a big board in the quiver. Most guys have a light wind kite option rather than board option, but I like the bigger boards on light days and that still allows me the responsiveness of a quicker kite.
Good luck.
