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Certeza

Since 13 Aug 2012
24 Posts
Northern Utah
 



PostTue Jul 02, 13 3:16 pm    Beginner surfboard Reply with quote

Looking at getting a surfboard for the lightwind days that are so common around here. I'm inland, so we have no waves, but the big lakes get choppy. Most chop comes with wind over 15 knots tho, so I'd be on my TT by then. This will be for 10-15 knots, 12m kite, just for having fun. I'm 200lbs.

Not looking to break the bank for a light wind surf board. Looking at a LF Joystick 6'0" or a Best Short Stick 5'6". Would love to try out something more like the North Nugget but not willing to pay retail for it and can't seem to round up anything similar used.

Any suggestions?

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Pepi

Since 16 Jun 2006
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PostWed Jul 03, 13 9:41 am     Reply with quote

At your size (we are similar size) and for what you are planning to use the board for, I would recommend you look for a surfboard that has either/both a flatter rockerline and a bit wider shape mid-section/tail.
These characteristics will actually help you with lightwind riding and planing.
If you get a true 'surfboard' shape, it will likely have too much rocker and not enough width to really get you planing and having fun in lighter wind than your twin tip would.

Look for a wider and flatter surfboard, or a 'Fish' style board (wide tail, flat rocker and a swallow tail shape).

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Certeza

Since 13 Aug 2012
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Northern Utah
 



PostWed Jul 03, 13 9:46 am     Reply with quote

Think I'm gonna just go with a Slingy SP wakesurfer. Supposedly it planes really quick in low wind and if the wind gets really low, I can still use it behind the ol' Wakesetter. Very Happy

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