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The jackplate, imho, is a bodge. It is well machined and fits fine but not only a little heavy but the drag at take off was, for me, surprisingly noticeable and disappointing.
It does work for other people who seem happy with it.
I'm smaller than average and the type to obsess over bottom/foil finish and early take off so my impressions may not be relevant.
Otherwise, the iq jr board would be an interesting choice. No direct experience but seeing a female PWA competitor do well with one was eye opening.

A slightly different take: If you have trouble getting the foil to fly or find it a frustration, don't hesitate to borrow, beg or steal an 84 or 99. Extra lift will make things easier at your weight - it's actually not extra lift but lift appropriate for you. If a 76 works for the 65-85kg crowd, scaling that up to fit you makes sense (just like bigger planes needing bigger wings). Yes, you can use the 76; there are pros using wings 40% of its size. But a bigger wing means taking off with less power and speed which makes life much easier and you more likely to have fun those first outings.

Btw, good luck! We are all excited for you. Don't hesitate to ask more questions as they come up.
Like utcminusfour said (among a lot of good advice) hang on to the boom almost at all costs. As long as you do, you and the foil stay on opposite sides of the board. It's only when you let go that allows the foil to flip.in your direction.

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Mark _australia said..
....everyone sets fire to a board at some stage

Story time? I'm just sitting here with my cup of coffee waiting.

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jusavina said..
Or... are fins vertical foils?

yes.





Same regatta weekend this past autumn. I took a throw out Sunday (didn't affect my placing) to race the foil and keep my wingfoil buddies honest. It looks light but it was a "long distance" race and it was 20 kts by the time we got out in the channel.

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John340 said..
Gestalt, windfoiling would replace sailing your LT. You like sailing your LT, so it's understandable that you have no desire to windfoil

Some of us do both. I sailed five six boards in 2025: 3 4 windfoil, LT and Equipe.

* I have too many windfoil boards