I am a beginner, probably been out 12 times.
I have dropped my 125 litre board off for repairs, they have given me a 106 litre board to use while mines in the shop.
Im riding way better on this board, more foil time and more control on foil.
It's certainly a bit harder to get started, but once I'm moving it's a great ride.

Welcome to a process that literally never ends.

You will move down as you improve until you can't successfully ride the board in the wind you have.

It is the way of the sport. ??