Manuel7 forum posts in last 60 days

I have a very old 105 Goya freeeide, it's actually a freewave, brilliant. Light, well built, turns incredibly well (better than the 77L freewave), not as good with big sails (6.5+) great with smaller sails (4.7-6.0).

If the new one is anything like that one, incredible board. Usually 105s are universally loved!

80%. Carbon mast min, that's a must, the rest doesn't matter much so long a it's balanced.

What's your board size and sail preference? Ezzy is super stable and dependable, can be too powerful depending on your spot. Great for bump and jump and side on.

Neil pryde have always a nice feeling even their weird 3 batten dafly.

Goya more hit and miss. Just ask me if you'd like, check out some old but interesting board tests: windsurfing.lepicture.com/

That's a recent one. Oops totally forgot about volume!?! What volume?

Got the 2013 model I think, look at my site for full review: windsurfing.lepicture.com/

A bit stiff, wide stance, prefers smoother waters, lack a bit of drive. If you sail powered up then it's not a problem. Super light, seems well built. Still on stock straps.

I ride it as a single. (23cm and 4.7). Nice backloops, pop is so-so.

What weight? What sail size? Early planing but you have an 86?

Old sails means 90s- 2011 is very modern!

1. Never let go
2. Always protect your eyes by closing them in a crash
3. Open to find the surface thereafter (follow the light)
4. Close and wait 2 seconds each time you get your face wet to protect from the salt.

If you let go you need to be careful of the fin or the edge of the board when resurfacing. The rest is mostly harmless!

Bonus: protect ear drums as well.

The secret to avoid crashes at the gybes, but also work for other moves, is to stay on the parking lot.

Most important tip is to choose the moment you dig in your rail. There's a brief moment of vulnerability there. Once past it's all good.

Good downhaul help the sail slide through the turn.

Of course, there can be the old bump, the re-hookup, etc.

Confirm about older 3S and watch out for the One, some can be a bit too wavey or stiff. Mine is 2013 or 14.


Their newer custom 3(?) can be fast!