Hi Guys. My first post on the forums at Seabreeze. After 10 years out of the windsurfing game I've recently bought a decent second hand rig with 3 sails: 5.0, 5.4 and a 6m

I've been surfing since I was a young fella (I'm now 40) and used to be rather competent on a windsurfer. I jumped on a mate's board a couple of years back and it was like riding a bike... first run I managed a full carving jybe, a few chop hops, water-started with no problem and even managed to get a couple of duck gybes in after an hour or so.

I sailed mainly in Botany Bay, Sydney, Jervis Bay as well as some wave sailing. My last board was a Waitata II slalom around 110ltrs from memory and a 70 ltr wave board that sunk up to my waist in lulls.

I've noticed how much has changed in my absence, and I'm not really sure what sort of secondhand board I should buy. I like sailing in choppy stuff and want to pop airs and stuff, and also want to do some wave sailing at Cronulla in Syd once I find my sea legs.

I'm currently looking at buying a secondhand 2007 JP RWW 85ltr for $400, but I'm not really sure how it will hold up in around 20kts on Botany with my 85kg frame. I really dont want to spend more than $800 on my new (secondhand board) until I find out what works for me in these new designs.

Does anyone know if this is a good board. Will it keep me planing in 15-20kts with a 5.0 or 5.4 wave slalom rig?

I've read this board is really focussed on wave sailing, but I like the look of the outline and dont mind sacrificing top-end speed for something that's going to be versatile on Botany Bay and in small waves.

Looking forward to your advice and feedback.

Oh, one more question... I used to use a seat harness and hated how waist harnesses would ride up. Are these still around and would you suggest I go with one these days, or have the waist harness got heaps better.

Peace
Nige

Forget the RWW. Sounds like you need a FSW (freestyle wave) .... much better for blasting and jumping in Botany Bay and still great in the waves.

If you talking realistic wind speeds, then you're not going to be using a 5.4 in 15 knots ... everyone would be a 6.5m+.

My 6.2m is perfect for about 17knts to 20knts (average wind speed) ... 75kg and 95L FSW Fanatic.

For 85kg, I think you should be looking for a 90-95L FSW in any of the brands.

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quatro25 said..

Forget the RWW. Sounds like you need a FSW (freestyle wave) .... much better for blasting and jumping in Botany Bay and still great in the waves.

If you talking realistic wind speeds, then you're not going to be using a 5.4 in 15 knots ... everyone would be a 6.5m+.

My 6.2m is perfect for about 17knts to 20knts (average wind speed) ... 75kg and 95L FSW Fanatic.

For 85kg, I think you should be looking for a 90-95L FSW in any of the brands.

Thanks for the feedback Quatro25. Sounds like I should steer clear of the RWW. Will look around for a FSW second hand on here. Cheers.