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Originally posted by LethalAsh
So, when looking for a board you should combine the fully rigged board and you body weight then choose a board that comes over that combined weight. Is that correct?
While you're still learning definately. But board shape also comes into the equation, the modern wider style boards can be a bit smaller in volume than the old narrow ones, as they are more stable.
The wind strength you're going to be sailing in is another big factor.
Comon advise for a learning board is to get a board that will be suitable to use as a low wind board once you are experienced. If that is under 15 knots you could probablly go as high as 30 litres more. Depending on what sort of windsurfing you're doing.
Another consideration is how you learn, there's basically 2 methods.
1 the long easy way
2 the short hard way.
1 is big board small sail light wind uphaul, gradually increase sail power as you improve, (stronger wind or bigger sail)
2 is learning to water start first thing, for this you need enough sail power to lift you on the board.
The board doesn't need to be as big as you aren't standing on it, stationary uphauling.
For more help you probably should indicate what sort of windsurfing you think you'll be doing
