Smidgeuk said..
I have been foiling for years on a well battered 21 year old Starboard F155. Me, my wife and daughter have all learned foiling on it. I always intended to chop some of the nose off it the first time it got a nose ding - but it is just indestructible and keeps on going!
It would be interesting to know what the difference in feel is, and how much harder it is to get going. I certainly notice the ponderously long nose creating an up and down motion - but I wouldn't want to lose much of the smooth touch downs and early take offs.
I began foiling on an AHD 95 formula board from 2002, 95cm x 265cm long.
Like you, I noticed the nose taking over and controlling the ride.
I'm now on an 81cm x 225cm long (similar volume) and its a nice ride.
Takes off earlier and sorts itself out on touchdowns/breaches.
I contemplated chopping the AHD nose but the nose rocker is then way too low which makes them sticky on contact and would be a problem for nose dives/breaching etc.
I didn't think it was a worthwhile mod and would have wrecked a half good board.
Try a current model Foil board, I reckon you'll like that.
