Found a cheap royal race board, about 60 wide, with rista fins, pretty cheap. is it worth looking at or saving for a north board or something else better. On a pretty tight budget but am always someone that thinks its worth saving a bit more for something better.
I am planning on getting into racing over the next few months so am pretty new.
any input would be appreciated.
Cheers guys
Jd
If your keen on north talk to Matt or Dave from kite and sup as they are selling 2012 boards dirt cheap. A 60cm board sounds more of a cross over slalom board. To be serious racing ypu'll need a 69. If fins are good rista's could still be a great but though as they are $750 a set new.
As AGK says not an ideal race board, probly ok for learning, but you will be lacking in board speed when you have your first race and will be looking to upgrade to be at the pointy end
Look for at least a 2012 69 wide 3 fin board
Most stock fins are crap, so if they are with the board dont put to much value on them as you will be buying something better eventually.
As there are new 2013 models coming out you should be able pickup a used 2012 model.
kiteandsup.com i think have a have a 2012 north with ristas for sale 
send us pictures
I was riding a Royal board last year, and really loved it! I actually regret I sold it...
If it's the Royal Stealth below:
You have my word: it is a very good race-board
sent a message with some pics. Yeah im not sure what i want. I just want to get into it and the north seem to be well priced and a competitive shape. i knew the royal would be too small but for 400 with ristas i thought it could be worth it. wheres kite and sup? open to any options at the moment. i assume the ristas are a bit older but idk how much the shape has changed. just have to confirm they are a good length for me. what length would i want at about 90kgs...?
you shld have 42/42cm and 39cm on back with your weight.
the 2012 royal raceboard is really easy to ride, perfect board to get into racing.
north board also good board.
i would not buy any raceboard older than 2012 and narrower than 69cm wide, waste of time and money if you want to get into course racing.
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wheres kite and sup? open to any options at the moment.
Ristas alone are new at least 650!
kiteandsup.com
Are in Newcastle, NSW
Want have anything listed on their site, but flick them an email
at this stage i think i just need a good board. but for someone else it could be worth getting it for the fins by the sounds of it. turn the board into a bit of a freeride or something. cheers for the help guys ill save up some dosh and work on it.
