right board for learning to gybe

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DanielW
DanielW
WA
6 posts
WA, 6 posts
11 Nov 2012 1:27pm
ok i need to get a new board and im looking at a 2006 JP X-cite 95L and im a 73kg sailor just seeing if anyone can help with this so i get the right board
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8351 posts
NSW, 8351 posts
11 Nov 2012 5:09pm
Tabou Rockets 95ltres are an easy board to gybe..I have a 2008 model ( they have double concaves .I think the earlier ones didn't.
The Jp is a similar style of board ( although not sure about a 2006 one) so should be user friendly too.
Waiting4wind
Waiting4wind
NSW
1871 posts
NSW, 1871 posts
11 Nov 2012 5:32pm
I have demoed a couple of fanatic hawks and found them to be very forgiving and easy in the gybe.
DanielW
DanielW
WA
6 posts
WA, 6 posts
11 Nov 2012 2:45pm
hmm ok cheers
ok i need to make a choice between 2 boards so theres a F2 Maui Project Style - 257 cm, 94 litres or the jb 2006 JP Australia X-Cite - 252 cm, 95 litres. i want to get the best one to help me with my gybes
Stuthepirate
Stuthepirate
SA
3591 posts
SA, 3591 posts
11 Nov 2012 5:24pm
X-Cite ride will be the most forgiving board out of those two.
Windxtasy
Windxtasy
WA
4019 posts
WA, 4019 posts
11 Nov 2012 4:05pm
How far along with the gybing are you?
If you are just learning to gybe something with a bit more volume and especially width will give you the stability to wobble through your early attempts and progress faster. I'm thinking 110 -120L.
Once you are regularly completing over 50% go to the smaller board.
The smaller boards are easier to carve but harder to stay on through the rig flip and after.
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