What advantages are there with a dedicated foil board compared to a good foil ready board. Is it worth swapping my ready board for the dedicated foil board same length and width (with ss76 foil)
In order of importance
1. box position: A dedicated foil board will have the Tuttle box located in the correct position relative to the foot straps for foiling. Some boards will have a Tuttle box and slot boxes so any foil can be fitted.
2. Tail width: Foil boards have wide tails which enable you to more easily balance your foil, especially when heading up wind.
3. flat deck: Foil boards have very flat decks. It is far more comfortable to stand near the edge of your board if the deck is flat. On a board designed for fin use the deck is curved towards the edges. It is harder to stand near the edge in an upright foiling stance.
