Heaps of discussion on this topic on the general forums. If you want to shop locally, the Cabrinha skillit would be a great choice, north nugget worth looking into.

Are you looking second hand? I acquired a "big wave" board because it was cheapish; its workable, but not that great in the smaller waves and friggin hard to gybe. So I don't recommend one of those.

Your weight , paddle fitness,$ and height???? REsize of board

Im pretty light 75kg, am new to kiteboarding but used to surf lots..

Am leaning towards a board I can take straps on and off?

I'd been looking at the naish skater and north whip/nugget.. type boards

The Surf style boards are just quite expensive and not too many people seem to have them..

Wouldn't want to get one and it be a dud.

Will a regular surfboard just break?

Yes the Nugget is a good board But i prefer surf board shape I am also 75klg and use 5'5" x17 1/2 x 2" which i use in bay and also in double over head if you are in the Brighton area you are welcome to try a board also have 5'8" and soon have 5'10" and 6'1" The boards are true surf board rocker and design ,Epoxy and bamboo on deck Note i also jump them

get the skillet but go the 5'6 or if yah a ig dude and want a sick light wind cruzer go the 6'10 I've never looked back