I have to decide between a F2 Hornet Limited 145l 2005 and a Starboard Carve 131l 2003. I would be really grateful if somebody can give me some advice. I weight 80kilos but I am still not a very good surfer. Till now I have been surfing on a big old board. Thank You.

Hi Janev,

To uphaul all you need is your weight + 20 kilos. I went from a big old board (180 litre?) straight to a 105 litre board, and haven't looked back (my weight is 85 kilos). After six months you'll want to get a smaller and smaller board, because when you start planing in chop a big board starts bouncing around all over the place. Uphauling in waves needs a bit more volume, maybe 30 litres or so, but the carve is still way above this range. I learnt waterstarting, straps, harness, gybing and more on the 105 litre board, so it's quite possible.

I'd go for the Carve, eventually it will become your light wind board. Initially you'll wonder if you made the right choice but after a couple of sessions you'll get used to it. When you're getting most of your gybes and venturing out into waves you'll want something smaller, perhaps your weight + 10 or 15 kilos. The carve is supposed to be a great board as well

Thanks to all. You've been of great help.