been using a jp superx104 for light wind, grovelly, wave days, it gets me out there, a few jumps, maybe some diagnols on the wave but thats it.

are there any fishy / evoish type boards in the 105 range that work well on the wave? and are a piece of piss to get on the plane using a 6 - 6.5??

or do i need to loose 10kgs
maybe another attempt on everest

I think you have to change your mindset, I have a 125 Lt custom, built for light wind days on the ocean and wave riding, it feels cumbersome in the waves compared to my waveboards. However, If I tell myself it's like surfing a 10 foot Mal, instead of a 6ft thruster, then I enjoy it for what it is. So you don't need to change your gear, just change your expectations about it........ Lot cheaper and less frustrating!!!!!

good point

but you don't get the sms's when it's 14 - 15knts YELLOWSVILLE!!!

and then yer sailing buddy is 'yeeeee haahing' whilst dropping down the face on a 76 and a 5m in 14knts of wind,,,MR G..whilst i grovel...... i'm like ...stoked for him... but wishing i wasn't such a porka...it's so unfair ,, all the light weights get the best boards, smaller sails, more sail time, boo hoo hoo,

Ive seen a coupla guys ripping on 102L Freestyle Waves and 5.8, 6.2 and even 6.7 sails.
If you're big enough to need that size board (and I am) then you should be big enough to move em around, same as a little runt (Mr G) on a little board.

What can I say? Gifted and talented maybe? I now know who my friends are
Dont call me... Ill call you... FAT!
Maybe they should do a Biggest Loser show for windsurfers

I notice Starboard have dropped the Aero from they're line up. So maybe that's a "no" from them

I've got the Exocet Cross 117 for days when I'm desperate. It gets me out there, points upwind, turns on the wave but nothing radical. It's bigger sails that I find annoying on low wind days and the reason I usually prefer to just surf on those days.

Windy,

I use my Fish 97 for the light days with sails up to 6.9m! Works pretty well with my 110+Kgs. The good thing about the 6.9m wave sail is that it makes the 6.5 seem small!

Cheers, Jens

Adam you are right!
latest rewiew attached...

From: Windsurfing mag. USA

GOYA X1 105 Airseries

Sail Range: 4.5 to 7.0

WHAT WE LIKED:
Its only 14.25 pounds, which translated into excellent early planning, a responsive ride
And great pop for jumps. It also was catlike on edge, which had expert testers postulating
about its real-world wave applications.
BUYER BEWARE:
Its not a speed board, and a touch too wide and lively for ultapowered go-fast bump and jump sailors.
BETTER THAN THE FLEET AT:
Well, the obvious freestyle maneuvers, but its early planning and fun-riding sensation were eye-opening,
even among long time freeriders.
BEST SUITS:
Intermediate to experts looking for a compact, stable, maneuverable shape to get their planning for their
next move.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:“Best straps in the world”, one tester said about its MFC foot straps.

MY VERY PERSONAL COMENT:
Board is a “wow” factor when you pick it up, MFC Freestyle pro fin…no ****!

Ciao
Alberto