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kimriley21
kimriley21
WA
2 posts
WA, 2 posts
30 Mar 2007 10:21pm
I am wanting to upgrade from my bigginer board but are not sure what to look for as far as liters for floatation are concerned , I am 6foot 4 and 110 kgs any help would be appreciated . Not to many windsurfers down this way to ask . Cheers
nebbian
nebbian
WA
6277 posts
WA, 6277 posts
30 Mar 2007 10:43pm
Hey Kimriley21,

What type of sailing do you want to get into?

If it's racing and flat water stuff, get something about your weight + 30 litres = 140 litres, and get a freeride style.

If you want to get into waves later on, then go your weight + 20 litres = 130 litres, and probably something like a freestyle wave.

Either way, look at getting something that you'll later keep as your light wind board.

You can spend as much or as little money as you want as well.
Pugwash
Pugwash
WA
7733 posts
WA, 7733 posts
30 Mar 2007 10:57pm
More details about where you are at with your sailing would be grouse... Water starting (percentage of time), straps, harness etc etc...

Denmark = good wind and great wave sailing If this is the goal... buying to get to this level is the go...

Without knowing more, a good quality freeride board of 130-140l (as nebs suggests) that becomes your light wind board in the future might be the best option...
kimriley21
kimriley21
WA
2 posts
WA, 2 posts
30 Mar 2007 11:02pm
I am in the flat water at the moment just until I am confident that I get a good grip on the basics , but really want to be out on the ocean . just have to start at the start , have been at it for about 6 months at least once a week and just starting to get a couple of waterstarts happening . This is an incredible sport , so much fun , havent seen anyone here in denmark out other than me though , so its pretty much trial and error learning , have been reading a couple of books . thanks
mineral1
mineral1
WA
4564 posts
WA, 4564 posts
31 Mar 2007 12:10pm
Just sent you some data to help out. Best of luck.
Mineral
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