Beginner/intermeidate board help

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timomo
timomo
QLD
38 posts
QLD, 38 posts
5 Aug 2010 11:03am
Hi, i have been looking for a starboard go 144 or 155 as recommended to me for advancement, I am 85kgs and had a few lessons in perth a few years ago, i was at the point of using a harness, and getting on the plane but hav'nt yet. I am having trouble finding a GO but saw a F2 Hornet for sale (second hand), Im wondering if this would be any good (144 and simular dimentions to the GO) as I cant find any info on them. I know the go has multiple strap positions. Should they not be similar in stability and so on?. I only saw one thing comparing the Hornet to a Carve, so I am a bit lost as to were to start, In summary will the hornet be any good for advancing from my beginner level or is it for the higher skilled. I have sailed all my life, its the technique for windsurfing I lack.
Same question for Fanatic Shark 145 and 160ltr I have spotted but not sure if they are suitable.
mineral1
mineral1
WA
4564 posts
WA, 4564 posts
5 Aug 2010 12:05pm
timomo, anything that has a tough skin type deck good volume and centre board will help. Regardless, when your learning, your going to give it a good bashing. Don’t get a flash near new board, you will end up having it in the repair shop fixing cracks in nose and rail
There is a good market for used in these, no matter what brand. Last week windsurfing Perth had a JP Funster, it lasted only a week on the floor.
All the best with selection.
Mineral
timomo
timomo
QLD
38 posts
QLD, 38 posts
5 Aug 2010 8:35pm
Thanks for that. Is the tough skin type deck then the difference between the Go and other larger, similar volume free ride boards that may not be promoted as entry level/progression boards? (the go has no center board either) I am looking for something second hand that I dont need to worry too much about but its slim pickings, that and not knowing what to pick except a general guide as to volume. In Brisbane now so if anyone has any suggestions??
Vinnycent
Vinnycent
NSW
16 posts
NSW, 16 posts
6 Aug 2010 12:48pm
Dude, was in a similar position to you late last year, hired out a few boards and decided to buy a board. I chose a 140 JP exciteride, buying the whole thing in a bundle.
enough about me,
I would suggest a few things
1. get a board which is more advanced than you think, ie smaller with a bigger sail, after two days in strong winds you will be all sweet and ready to go faster etc. SO DON't get a rank beginners board, you will be pissed off.

2. sounds pretty good with the footstraps, this lets you learn on inboard settings and then you can put them outboard when its windier and you are going faster. So definitely a great idea.

3. the hardest thing about windsurfing is the first couple of times, once it clicks, you are fine forever, like riding a bike. so be patient and once you are fine with harness and footstraps, youll be having a blast.
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