puppetonastring said...
Hey Timbo. Im a believer in the bigger than big board for starting out.
It used to be pretty much a given back when kites took a long time to get a handle on. Nowdays its not nearly as necessary as you will only need your oversized board for a very short time. But it will still get most newbies up & running quicker than dealing with a 'right size' board for your early days sessions.
The chopstick 149 - even at your weight - will serve the easier learning purpose for you but you will probably be ready for something around the 136 mark in a very short time. If, as you say, your kiting time is limited then expect to take longer. From the feedback of our students those who get out regularly & often progress way faster than those who have long rests between sessions.
The chopstick certainly has its place in the available range of boards out there. Good for long downwinders, playing with wave, lightwind etc so maybe worth keeping as a 2nd board - depends on what you want to do. But you will have way more fun & progress better once you are skilled when you buy your 'right size' TT.
Totally agree with the oversized first board. I bought an absolute monster 146 x 46 made going up wind a piece of pi55! Progressed on it quick and didn't hold me back until I started doing more than basic jumps when the exta size was a hinderenxe. Kept it as a light wind board for the next 3 years
Size matters- fact - particularly for bigger blokes
