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Created by DanielW > 9 months ago, 6 Oct 2012
DanielW
WA, 6 posts
6 Oct 2012 7:32PM
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hello everyone, im looking at a get a new board but not size if a 94L board is good for me, my weight 74Kgs. im an intermediate windsurfer just learning to jibe but the board i have is abit old fastion.
some would be much appreciated thanks

jsnfok
WA, 899 posts
7 Oct 2012 12:00AM
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DanielW said...

hello everyone, im looking at a get a new board but not size if a 94L board is good for me, my weight 74Kgs. im an intermediate windsurfer just learning to jibe but the board i have is abit old fastion.
some would be much appreciated thanks


freestyle wave or even a small freestyle board, seeing as your in safety bay

dring44
WA, 38 posts
7 Oct 2012 12:05AM
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Yeah, even if u were to go a 95, after you learn to gybe you will want to go smaller :P i use a 86L, im 79 kilos. dont have any problems (except with straps, but thats* my technique )

sboardcrazy
NSW, 8292 posts
7 Oct 2012 9:01AM
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A larger one would help you learn the basics .. say 95 - 105ltres. Although it would take alittle more imput to turn it would be more forgiving on the exits and may allow you to wobble out of an iffy one.

TristanF
VIC, 230 posts
7 Oct 2012 9:48AM
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What's your current board?

DanielW
WA, 6 posts
7 Oct 2012 11:23AM
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the board im looking at get it a F2 Maui Project - 257 cm, 94 litres or i also found 2006 RRD Freestyle Wave Fsw - 246 cm, 101 litres although the F2 is closer to every i live but i just want the best board for me.
the board i currently have is a bombora 295

Windxtasy
WA, 4017 posts
7 Oct 2012 3:08PM
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If you are just learning to gybe 94 L would be the minimum I would suggest, unless you are a really quick learner. Something around 110 L will be a lot more forgiving and will help you salvage a gybe when you fall off the plane. Later you can use it as your light wind board.

Obelix
WA, 1149 posts
7 Oct 2012 4:49PM
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DanielW said...
the board im looking at get it a F2 Maui Project - 257 cm, 94 litres or i also found 2006 RRD Freestyle Wave Fsw - 246 cm, 101 litres although the F2 is closer to every i live but i just want the best board for me.
the board i currently have is a bombora 295



I had a Bombora, and my first successful gybe was on it, but it took a while
It's good that you are upgrading.

I had a Fanatic Shark, and now have an F2 FSW and I find them very intermediate friendly. A larger JP FSW (110-115) would also be good, without discounting other brands/models which I haven't tried.

Size wise, I would go with what Windxtasy said if you can wait.

DanielW
WA, 6 posts
7 Oct 2012 4:56PM
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ok thanks for everyones help much appreciated

Mark _australia
WA, 23526 posts
7 Oct 2012 4:59PM
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DanielW said...
the board im looking at get it a F2 Maui Project - 257 cm, 94 litres or i also found 2006 RRD Freestyle Wave Fsw - 246 cm, 101 litres although the F2 is closer to every i live but i just want the best board for me.
the board i currently have is a bombora 295


The F2 is a pure wave board and not good to learn gybing - turns easy but not maintaining speed thru the turn. Plus it is quite narrow compared to modern boards.

The RRD FSW would be perfect sze and style (FSW's are the way to go for gybing) but if you saw it on here it is gone sorry. Was mine...

GazMan
WA, 847 posts
7 Oct 2012 9:17PM
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Mark _australia said...
DanielW said...
the board im looking at get it a F2 Maui Project - 257 cm, 94 litres or i also found 2006 RRD Freestyle Wave Fsw - 246 cm, 101 litres although the F2 is closer to every i live but i just want the best board for me.
the board i currently have is a bombora 295


The F2 is a pure wave board and not good to learn gybing - turns easy but not maintaining speed thru the turn. Plus it is quite narrow compared to modern boards.

The RRD FSW would be perfect sze and style (FSW's are the way to go for gybing) but if you saw it on here it is gone sorry. Was mine...



Have to disagree with you Mark, if you had looked at the photos of the F2 that Daniel was asking about then you would have noticed both inboard and outboard strap positions which would indicate a crossover board and not a 'pure wave board'.

Haven't sailed an F2 Maui Project but from what I have heard they would make an excellent bump n' jump board with a good turn of speed if required.

Daniel, not sure what year the F2 is but here's an old review:
www.sporttaco.com/rec.windsurfing/2002_Maui_Project_Style_M_3735.html

Inclined to agree with others that it may be easier to learn your gybes on a larger board around 105-115 litres.

Mark _australia
WA, 23526 posts
7 Oct 2012 9:52PM
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^^^^
Gaz, sorry I did not notice - this is a F2 "Maui Project Style" (I assume we are talking the one in WA buy and sell?)

Danial said "Maui Project" which is indeed a pure waveboard.
If it is the Maui Project STYLE then yes it is a FSW or older freestyle of some description and would be good.

I maintain that a FSW will be a way better option for learning to gybe than a waveboard. Freeride / slalom is fast but not loose, waveboards turn great but won't hold speed thru a gybe like a faster rockers board.
FSW in the middle are just sooooo nice to gybe

Daniel sorry if any confusion was caused but you need to be careful posting what model you are asking about

GazMan
WA, 847 posts
7 Oct 2012 11:35PM
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Mark _australia said...
^^^^
Gaz, sorry I did not notice - this is a F2 "Maui Project Style" (I assume we are talking the one in WA buy and sell?)

Danial said "Maui Project" which is indeed a pure waveboard.
If it is the Maui Project STYLE then yes it is a FSW or older freestyle of some description and would be good.

I maintain that a FSW will be a way better option for learning to gybe than a waveboard. Freeride / slalom is fast but not loose, waveboards turn great but won't hold speed thru a gybe like a faster rockers board.
FSW in the middle are just sooooo nice to gybe

Daniel sorry if any confusion was caused but you need to be careful posting what model you are asking about


Agree about FSW's for ease of gybing and maintaining speed through turn. Had my first go ever yesterday on a true FSW (2006 JP 85L) which replaced my busted Fanatic Hawk 93. First sail for the season and in gybing heaven already! Really noticeable how easy it is to initiate the turn on an FSW compared to freeride/slalom boards as well as altering the turn radius mid-way through by carving harder. Pure joy!



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