I dont want to hijack a simlar thread so....

I am looking at buying a JP 06 93ltr fsw, I weigh about 92kgs starkas 173 cm short and will probably only get down to about 88kgs over summer if I am a good boy, with rig + me + harness I reckon the total weight will be around 100kgs. Yupp tubby

That gives me a negative bouancy of 7 kgs, should I be looking at somthing more like a 100ltr board? My smallest board is a 102 old plastic jobby that I belt around on at Woodies in the chop and I go fairly hard at it when I am on the water (Well I feel like I am) I have launched it off chop just to see what will happen, one word (SPLAT) so I give it a nudge.

Do you think my proposed new purchase is the way to go?

If you think I will manage, are there any tips from you gurus to assist with getting up on the plain? Do you also think a 6.7 in 18knts will get me going? (How long is a piece of string.... I know, sorry but I need an idea form the guys that know)

Sorry to ask so many Q's, but I dont want to make the incorrect decision, the board I am getting is from a good mate and I know he would tell me if I was doing the wrong thing or not, I am interested in hearing other opinions.

We are having our first child in about 2 months, so funds are needing to be spent wisely.

Thanks heaps.

GT

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Originally posted by Leech

If it's a good mate you could take it for a test run first, no?

Are you planning on this board being your one and only?

You can waterstart, right?

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More than likely.

No, plan to keep the 130 ltr as well.

Yes.

Cheers GT

Dude I plane EASY with a EVO92 and 5.7 in 18kn... same weight as you at 92kg. With a 6.7 you'll piss it in, but a 6.7 won't really feel comfy on a 93FSW without a bigger than standard fin.

Thanks guys,

Just got back from the antenatal class

Mino, Gybe, Mark and Leech,

Cheers, that is the kind of feed back I was looking for, I have been offered rides on new equipment but was to concerned about damaging the gear when coming off, so I have no idea how good the newer stuff can be.

My friend would not have done the wrong thing that is fer sure, I just needed to see some like for like experiences.

Thanks Gybe for the baby thoughts, We are getting excited now

Be cool GT

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Originally posted by grumplestiltskin

Minto, I have the very same FSW93L and I weigh in at 100kg.

The board rides smooth as and holds a 6.2 no worries.

It will suit you fine.

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Thanks Grumples.

GT