Next board size?

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robbo1111
robbo1111
NSW
657 posts
NSW, 657 posts
11 Feb 2013 4:38pm
I'm currently using a Starboard Hero (9' and 146 litres) as a jack of all trades - flatwater / windsurf with the family and small surf for myself. I've got no plans to sell it but would like a smaller board for the surf.
I'm 70kgs and would like advice on how small I should go. I've ridden the 130 litre Allwave but I think that would be too big after 5 minutes.
Is something in the 115 litre range too small? Any recommendations?
thanks
LogeiaLad
LogeiaLad
QLD
95 posts
QLD, 95 posts
11 Feb 2013 4:14pm
I ride a 9ft McT (130litres) & use it for everything (ie waves/flat water /waterman training). I'm 76kg. Was in Bali & used a JL Kwad (8'7 & 115 litres) without any problems. I believe that if you want to surf, get something that will - with practise I am sure you will master the balance while paddling.
Jradedmondo
Jradedmondo
NSW
637 posts
NSW, 637 posts
11 Feb 2013 6:23pm
at 70kgs you could easily go down to 115l, if not lower, volume is just a rough guide depending on design etc, just pick a whole lotta boards that you like and try and demo them until you find a keeper, or you can go see a shaper and tell him what you want, good luck

Jarryd
Pel
Pel
WA
66 posts
Pel Pel
WA, 66 posts
12 Feb 2013 10:31am
Starboard 8'5 pro in silver, can add straps for windsurfing as well
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