Hi All , Currently using a 107 69w 2014 Isonic with a 7m cheetah as my light wind big kit (I'm 69kgs) after this I go down to 5.2 fsw wave and much smaller kit.
Im finding the Isonic can be a handful at times in the chop I sail in and at top speeds around 24-26knts I'm not really doing it justice.
Looking at Free ride boards in the hope of easier to use, gybe and less harsh to ride etc.
The Freerides and Freerace seem to carry more volume around the 69cm wide , should I be looking at volume or width to match my 7m or is there anything else to consider?
Couple of boards that have come up a few times as good recommendations on here are the Tabou rockets and Fanatic Blasts.
Thanks
Rockets are definitely nicer in chop.
Having said that, at your weight, you could be on a smaller board.
Would be narrower and easier in chop.
A number of 90+ litre boards could handle a 7m sail.
Select to expand quoteObelix said..
Rockets are definitely nicer in chop.
Having said that, at your weight, you could be on a smaller board.
Would be narrower and easier in chop.
A number of 90+ litre boards could handle a 7m sail.
Thanks for your reply.
I'm really chasing easy light winds and once it picks up enough I'm straight on my 95L kode and 5.2. So I'll stick to a bigger board for ease of use.
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105 Starboard Futura would be my pick .??
Was out on my dyno in a lull recently and got blasted past by a lady on a small futura and a duke about a meter smaller than my 6.7 blade. Went back later and saw she was on an upright drake vs my weed fin. Left me wanting a bit
Select to expand quoteaeroegnr said..Tardy said..
105 Starboard Futura would be my pick .??
Was out on my dyno in a lull recently and got blasted past by a lady on a small futura and a duke about a meter smaller than my 6.7 blade. Went back later and saw she was on an upright drake vs my weed fin. Left me wanting a bit
a bit of the lady or more fin ? ?but yes a pointer will always have more lift .Drakes are pretty good fins ,for the price .
I would stick with a board of the same volume you're using now - definitely not smaller. For reference, I weigh the same as you and mine is a Fanatic Blast 117, which I use with 7.8 and 6.6 sails. The smaller 100?liter version could work for me, but the big sail would be too much for it, right? With that setup (Blast 117 and 7.8) I don't need a wing foil 
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Nobody has said it so I will -> your boards are too big for your weight.
You can go freeride or stay slalom - given you description, it wont matter too much for the shape.... what will make a difference is the size.
For context - I am currently 69kg and use a 107L - it is great for really light wind, but it I use a smaller gear as soon as it gets powered-up.
This statement also applies to your 96 Kode - it is too big for you when using a 5.2m
I'm about your weight kitted up. I got rid of my 87ltre isonic (2017) as it was too bouncy in 15cm chop for my weight. I'd hate to use it in big chop.
I use a 111lte with a 7.5m in 12 - 16kts. That's not very user friendly as it's only 64 wide and the sail is big.
As I'm getting older I've started using a 125ltre Tabou Bullit ( beginners version of the rocket) in 5 - 15kts with the 7.5m Turbo.
If the wind is consistent I try and sail my 90ltre ( 57 wide) with 6.5m for 15 - 18kts.
I used to use a 7m Turbo on it for 12 - 18kts and that was great . I stupidly sold my Turbo and I now have a 7.2m Moto which isn't chop friendly.
I don't like being bashed about in chop so tend to hang out the side off the boom.
I use unusual narrow longer boards with suspension for comfort and control.
More standard 90s would probably be wider and easier to gybe .
I'm similar weight to you. I used to use a Fox 95L with a 5.5 as my light wind setup in 15-18 kts. I still didn't enjoy it, the board feels too big and probably needs a bigger sail which I don't want to use.
I've stopped using it and now a 86L 3S with a 5.0 is my biggest setup. I can get going in 17 kts as long as there are some stronger gusts and the seaweed isn't too bad.
You probably don't want to hear it, but when it's lighter than that, instead of killing my back with heavy gear, I've learnt to wing foil and it's brilliant in light conditions. Easy on the body and you basically need very little wind.
Personally, I have no problem using large sails. They don't feel heavy or tiring to me. Plus, I love the sensation of closing the sail, transferring the pressure to the fin, and the speed. A 100-105 liter board should be around 62-63 cm wide, approximately, and your 7 m Cheetah is within the comfortable usage limit, so no problem in case you want to change the iSonic.
I agree with the others that 95L is a board that's too big. Something around 75L would be more suitable for use as a high-wind board.
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Nobody has said it so I will -> your boards are too big for your weight.
You can go freeride or stay slalom - given you description, it wont matter too much for the shape.... what will make a difference is the size.
For context - I am currently 69kg and use a 107L - it is great for really light wind, but it I use a smaller gear as soon as it gets powered-up.
This statement also applies to your 96 Kode - it is too big for you when using a 5.2m
I probably wasn't totally clear on my post , my go to board is a 85L dyno and then I have smaller wave board 75L (3.4 and other sails upto 5.2).
I use the 95L kode if wind is sketchy, running with the tide or it does make a difference if I'm just powered on a 5.2 and 85L that bigger board feels great with a single fin in.
I guess another thing I'm learning is that my slalom board and 7m really only gives me a couple of knots advantage over my 5.2 and larger fsw that I would say I'm having fun in 15knts on.
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I'm similar weight to you. I used to use a Fox 95L with a 5.5 as my light wind setup in 15-18 kts. I still didn't enjoy it, the board feels too big and probably needs a bigger sail which I don't want to use.
I've stopped using it and now a 86L 3S with a 5.0 is my biggest setup. I can get going in 17 kts as long as there are some stronger gusts and the seaweed isn't too bad.
You probably don't want to hear it, but when it's lighter than that, instead of killing my back with heavy gear, I've learnt to wing foil and it's brilliant in light conditions. Easy on the body and you basically need very little wind.
I totally agree with you , however I have winged for around 6 years quite consistently to a good level ,and now I'm kinda board with it unless there's waves or a big swell running.
In the early days of winging I nearly packed up windsurfing altogether.
There's no sport like windsurfing ,?There is another board out there surfing uk .the new 67 Isonic , a mind blowing machine .I don't think you would ever get sick of riding it .I love mine at 100kgs I have to wait till the wind gets up a bit ,but such a early planer and smooth as silk .
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I totally agree with you , however I have winged for around 6 years quite consistently to a good level ,and now I'm kinda board with it unless there's waves or a big swell running.
In the early days of winging I nearly packed up windsurfing altogether.
Yeah, I can see that it might get boring after a while. I'm not at the level yet, but would definitely take it into the swell.
Still nothing beats the fin so as soon as it's 18+ kts, I'll be windsurfing.
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Hi All , Currently using a 107 69w 2014 Isonic with a 7m cheetah as my light wind big kit (I'm 69kgs) after this I go down to 5.2 fsw wave and much smaller kit.
Im finding the Isonic can be a handful at times in the chop I sail in and at top speeds around 24-26knts I'm not really doing it justice.
Looking at Free ride boards in the hope of easier to use, gybe and less harsh to ride etc.
The Freerides and Freerace seem to carry more volume around the 69cm wide , should I be looking at volume or width to match my 7m or is there anything else to consider?
Couple of boards that have come up a few times as good recommendations on here are the Tabou rockets and Fanatic Blasts.
Thanks
I am 69Kg and I am considering a Goya Carrera 5 107, a freeride with a hint of freerace board.. I am getting old (well, no, I am) and the idea is to use it with a Point-7 6.7 Rush, a sail designed for the low end, as an easy-going light, 12-18, wind. The alternative is a Futura 105, but I suspect that it is still designed to be used seriously overpowered, like the Isonic 67 ... and I cannot really do that any longer!
Welcome to the opinion fest!!!! You did ask! At least try a blast once, you will not look back. Took me from a flogging mid sailor to a speedster in a season, forgiving, easy to gybe and I never even wet start any more just uphaul. Trust me im a fanatic, forgive the pun! I did up grade to Jags last few years and they are defiantly faster but not quite as forgiving! Go on try a blast.
Select to expand quoteduzzi said..Surfing Uk said..
Hi All , Currently using a 107 69w 2014 Isonic with a 7m cheetah as my light wind big kit (I'm 69kgs) after this I go down to 5.2 fsw wave and much smaller kit.
Im finding the Isonic can be a handful at times in the chop I sail in and at top speeds around 24-26knts I'm not really doing it justice.
Looking at Free ride boards in the hope of easier to use, gybe and less harsh to ride etc.
The Freerides and Freerace seem to carry more volume around the 69cm wide , should I be looking at volume or width to match my 7m or is there anything else to consider?
Couple of boards that have come up a few times as good recommendations on here are the Tabou rockets and Fanatic Blasts.
Thanks
I am 69Kg and I am considering a Goya Carrera 5 107, a freeride with a hint of freerace board.. I am getting old (well, no, I am) and the idea is to use it with a Point-7 6.7 Rush, a sail designed for the low end, as an easy-going light, 12-18, wind. The alternative is a Futura 105, but I suspect that it is still designed to be used seriously overpowered, like the Isonic 67 ... and I cannot really do that any longer!
Sounds like you've worked out the perfect light wind ease of use set up.
i did look at these boards on the goya site , it's hard to know if a freeride or free race board would suit my needs.
I do remember a fire move 112 I had quite a few years ago and it never felt that fast to me.
Ponit 7 sails just look amazing and if I was more into bigger kit it's definitely a brand I would be interested in. I do wonder how my ezzy cheetah compares to other brands for weight and early planning, but that's a whole new topic 
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I'm about your weight kitted up. I got rid of my 87ltre isonic (2017) as it was too bouncy in 15cm chop for my weight. I'd hate to use it in big chop.
I use a 111lte with a 7.5m in 12 - 16kts. That's not very user friendly as it's only 64 wide and the sail is big.
As I'm getting older I've started using a 125ltre Tabou Bullit ( beginners version of the rocket) in 5 - 15kts with the 7.5m Turbo.
If the wind is consistent I try and sail my 90ltre ( 57 wide) with 6.5m for 15 - 18kts.
I used to use a 7m Turbo on it for 12 - 18kts and that was great . I stupidly sold my Turbo and I now have a 7.2m Moto which isn't chop friendly.
I don't like being bashed about in chop so tend to hang out the side off the boom.
I use unusual narrow longer boards with suspension for comfort and control.
More standard 90s would probably be wider and easier to gybe .
That's interesting about a sail being chop friendly , is something to do with more/less downward force ?
Select to expand quotepeterowensbabs said..
Welcome to the opinion fest!!!! You did ask! At least try a blast once, you will not look back. Took me from a flogging mid sailor to a speedster in a season, forgiving, easy to gybe and I never even wet start any more just uphaul. Trust me im a fanatic, forgive the pun! I did up grade to Jags last few years and they are defiantly faster but not quite as forgiving! Go on try a blast.
It's great to read the difference of opinion, especially about board size for certain weight as it's so mixed.
I have actually tried a blast whilst on holiday at el Medano , it was the 115 paired with a 6.5. It did feel great but I had to come in and change kit as the wind started nuking.
On the sales blurb I see they recommend slightly bigger size than you would normally go for, what's your thoughts on that ?
Select to expand quoteSurfing Uk said..sboardcrazy said..
I'm about your weight kitted up. I got rid of my 87ltre isonic (2017) as it was too bouncy in 15cm chop for my weight. I'd hate to use it in big chop.
I use a 111lte with a 7.5m in 12 - 16kts. That's not very user friendly as it's only 64 wide and the sail is big.
As I'm getting older I've started using a 125ltre Tabou Bullit ( beginners version of the rocket) in 5 - 15kts with the 7.5m Turbo.
If the wind is consistent I try and sail my 90ltre ( 57 wide) with 6.5m for 15 - 18kts.
I used to use a 7m Turbo on it for 12 - 18kts and that was great . I stupidly sold my Turbo and I now have a 7.2m Moto which isn't chop friendly.
I don't like being bashed about in chop so tend to hang out the side off the boom.
I use unusual narrow longer boards with suspension for comfort and control.
More standard 90s would probably be wider and easier to gybe .
That's interesting about a sail being chop friendly , is something to do with more/less downward force ?
More of a race sail..Only 2 cams but side luff down low. Takes in water and is heavy to start.
Doesn't really start going until 15kts..my Turbos have better bottom end.
The Moto is great well powered in shallow water. Better top end control.
Interesting re Blast. Last time I sailed it quite a couple of years ago, it felt very wide. As a lighter sailor, I prefer narrower shapes but combining it with a big sail might help.
The blasts are really good, I agree with everyone else saying that you should atleast try it, I'm 80kg and I got a 130L blast when I stated, I could hardly waterstart at that point and it is a really good board. I have use that one in up to 40kn base with a 4.8 and i was on it last week when a 53kn squall came through. Even though I have smaller boards that should handle chop better I will take it out as it goes so comfortably through it and they are really quick in the flat (in my opinion). I had mine out with a 7m sail the other day and it was really comfortable so I'm sure the 100L would be too.
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Interesting re Blast. Last time I sailed it quite a couple of years ago, it felt very wide. As a lighter sailor, I prefer narrower shapes but combining it with a big sail might help.
I'm about 65kg and I didn't like the Blast when I rented one i Lake Garda, the Gecko is a much nicer board in chop, in my opinion. It sails with the nose high, it is easy to jump and it gibes well in chop.
Regarding board size I think that one should look at the sails that they will be used with, and the intended usage/conditions. I sail everything from Formula (150l) down to small wave boards (62l) and speed boards (54l), and they all have their usage depending on the conditions. To me it seems like the optimum sail range of a board is fairly independent on your body weight, and more related to the board shape (width, volume and rocker). But as a lightweight I will always be on both a smaller board and sail, compared to those that are heavier under the same sailing conditions.
One thing that you can try with your current set-up is to add some lead inside a floatation west. I find that even 3-5kg (low on your body) makes a big difference in chop, it makes the board settle down and one can just continue to push, rather than feeling like a passenger, in the gusts...
