Hello guys,

I am fairly new in the sport. I have a Waroo 2008 11m and a Naish Haze 142cm. I am 70Kg. I find my board a bit to big for me when there is between 16-20 knots. Taking to much speed. I am moving to Brasil this September and plan to get a 2nd kite 9.5m. What size of board should I get ? 135cm ? 130 cm? Would 135 cm be to close to 142 cm ? Is there a lot of difference in feel / handling between 130 and 135 cm ?

Thanks

An experienced 70kg rider i'd be suggesting a 130x40-42... not that i'd be telling an experienced rider what board he/she should be using.

Kit33r is right. The board isn't the cause of the problems, but it might be making it difficult to progress and learn to control the power. If you've got the money then buying a board the size you'll end up wanting to ride isn't a bad idea, but don't expect it to instantly solve your issues.
Sounds to me like you need to improve your board skills and learn to hold down more power and edge harder.

AlextheAlex said...

Thanks for bringing me back to reality !!!!!!

You're welcome. Any time you need a good dressing down just jump on Seabreeze.

stuntnaz said...

Im around the same weight just learning too ! Was told around 135 to 140

Sounds good. A board with wide tips will plain early and make starting simpler.

hey mate im into freesyle and i use a 128 i weigh round 68kg and its a perfect board but i also have a surfboard for riding waves it really depends on your riding :)