Hi Fatboy Joe,
Before we work out if this board is right for you or not, we need to know a bit more about your ability
1. Are you using the harness.
2. Are you beach starting/Water starting
3 . Are you using footstraps
4. Are you comfortably planning in the straps and harness.
If no to any of the above, you will find this board is way too advanced for you, and you are far better of on a more free ride based board.
let me know, and i can see what help we can give you.
Simon
[email protected]www.gowindsurfing.com