Floaty wave board for featherweight?

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smp
smp
WA
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smp smp
WA, 80 posts
4 Sep 2016 8:34pm
So I'm pretty light 65-68kg and currently have a Simmer Quantum 75 but would like to get a bigger board to get out more on lighter days up to say a 6.1m sail max but not sure what size of board would suit me, pretty competent getting into waves a bit more and slowly upgrading my kit from the decade old stuff I've been using.. Now have a 2015 quiver of Blades 4.5, 5, 5.7 and my older sails Ezzy 4.2, NP zone 4.7, 5.3 and a Hot Sails maui 6.1 that fits on my 430 mast. I know we're heading into the windy season here in Perth but think it would help my sailing having a floaty board that I could use in waves in lighter days and to work on some light wind freestyle to improve my sailing. Thinking maybe a 92L board or perhaps even a touch less, like high 80's? Any thoughts?
Cheers
lao shi
lao shi
WA
1349 posts
WA, 1349 posts
5 Sep 2016 9:15am
I made the same move but at 75kg and went with a 100L custom Rider quad (not intended for freestyle) which has seen me out in 10 knots catching fun lumps at the local like yesterday with a 6.1(Dutch Inn). I can uphaul this when the wind drops so no worries in light wind and pump on to a soft wave. Now that my skills have improved I will eventually upgrade to a smaller board around the low 90L for light winds. I had a more skilled , lighter sailor out with me yesterday that was on a 5.7 / 85L combo and he was going just as well (or better ). So I would suggest a low to mid 90s volume (25 L over bodyweight) but if you are serious about getting in to freestyle you may want to get a Freestyle wave board rather than a dedicated wave board. Then as you progress you will probably go smaller.
The big advantage that quads have at Dutchies is smaller fins to avoid the rocks (although I still found a few the last couple of days on a low tide )
smp
smp
WA
80 posts
smp smp
WA, 80 posts
14 Sep 2016 7:13pm
Thanks, think I'll aim for a low 90's board, seen a few Nuevo 92/93's on Seabreeze, seem to get thumbs up for light wind wave sailability....
stehsegler
stehsegler
WA
3580 posts
WA, 3580 posts
15 Sep 2016 11:25am
My recommendation would be to go for a thruster rather then a quad. A 90 liter board should be a good start. You don't want to go to big. The bigger boards tend to have much tricker rails. You'll be struggling pushing the rails in with 65 kgs. Just my 5 cents... Better still see if you can test some boards and see what works for you before you commit hard cash.
jsnfok
jsnfok
WA
899 posts
WA, 899 posts
15 Sep 2016 7:29pm
starboard evil twin 87, oldie but def a goldie, if you can find one that is
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