Hi there breezers
I'm looking for a freeride board and not sure on size to choose. I once had a 125L board and i weigh in at 72kg. I found this board to be a little too large at times. So i'm looking for something from 100L - 120L. My biggest sail (at the moment) is 6.5m no cam. There are a couple of options for sale at the moment so need some advice
I want to sail the river in Perth and maybye some light wind ocean. 15-18kn
Any suggestions
I was trying to find the discussion where everyone posted their boards, sails and body weight for some guidance but couldn't find it.
Vince,
I've got a 2012 Naish Koncept (old version of starship) 110L you can use to get a reference.
I sail it with 5.3m to 7.0m. Waves, Flat and Chop. (34.6kts top speed.)
It's a bit beat up so go for your life
Naish:
Designed for early planing, thrilling straight-line speed and easy maneuvering, the Starship can do just about anything in flatwater, bump and jump conditions, or waves. Full rails with a tucked under edge provides great stability and water release, while a bevel softens chop for a smooth ride and extreme forgiveness in jibes. Remarkably versatile, the Starship delivers super smooth riding in a wide range of conditions-a sure advantage for riders looking to progress their skill level quickly.
Cheers stu . Might take you up on that. are you looking to sell or just a trial run
Trial for now. It's pretty beat up and needs some repairs on the nose. but i sailed it most of this season like this.
If you like it you can make an offer but i won't be expecting much for it.
I tried a 2013 koncept 90 recently and is different beast to the starship I think a starship 100 is the way to go it's a very versatile board . I've sailed it with 7mtr in basting mode (very fast board ) right down to 4.5 in big sea swell in wave mode . I'm 80kilo and the size and shape works well for me Naish starship is smooth and fast convertible board my other boards are atom 100 (light medium board ) and kode 94 try fin (wave all rounder ) .
115 tabou rocket is a little ripper .vince .good speed .
and ocean friendly .
i have a 2015 LTD .
I THINK Reg WSP.has one for sale $1200.
just checked ,its still there...its had a Tuttle box in plant for speed .
Another good board for your weight and conditions would be a 111 Starboard Carve. I'm 74 kg, and run a 6.4 on it most of the time. Ideal for 14-20 knots. This day was around 15-18 knots using a 6.4. Over 20 knots the board simply feels too big.
I'm on the jp 118 magic ride I'm 92 kg and its a great boards, but I'm heading to maui in july and will drop down to the new 103 as i did last year. they are great boards and easy to gibe.
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Another good board for your weight and conditions would be a 111 Starboard Carve. I'm 74 kg, and run a 6.4 on it most of the time. Ideal for 14-20 knots. This day was around 15-18 knots using a 6.4. Over 20 knots the board simply feels too big.
Phil you make me so envious. What a quality spot. My wife says you posing. I say 'cos you can'
I have missed out on a carve just recently.
Yeah i have my eye on a few boards Firemove 100 and a 110 and the Rocket 115. choices choices
Select to expand quoteVince68 said..PhilSWR said..
Another good board for your weight and conditions would be a 111 Starboard Carve. I'm 74 kg, and run a 6.4 on it most of the time. Ideal for 14-20 knots. This day was around 15-18 knots using a 6.4. Over 20 knots the board simply feels too big.
Phil you make me so envious. What a quality spot. My wife says you posing. I say 'cos you can'
I have missed out on a carve just recently.
Yeah i have my eye on a few boards Firemove 100 and a 110 and the Rocket 115. choices choices
Hey Vince. It's a great spot when there's wind, and really nice when there's none
I was very lucky Paul had his drone up here on the day.
You can't go too wrong with the boards you mentioned. The 100 litre Firemove should be fine in the 15-18 knots you mentioned. Though the 115 Rocket is probably a better option.
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Hi there breezers
I'm looking for a freeride board and not sure on size to choose. I once had a 125L board and i weigh in at 72kg. I found this board to be a little too large at times. So i'm looking for something from 100L - 120L. My biggest sail (at the moment) is 6.5m no cam. There are a couple of options for sale at the moment so need some advice
I want to sail the river in Perth and maybye some light wind ocean. 15-18kn
Any suggestions
I was trying to find the discussion where everyone posted their boards, sails and body weight for some guidance but couldn't find it.
Hi Vince
i am your weight and sail a 107 Freestyle board. I use either a 6.7 or 5.7 sail. Previously I used a 145 but after a couple of seasons with the shorter board I found that it could handle light winds too. My lighter weight helped. I don't do any freestyle tricks, strictly freeride for me, so I have a standard 33cm fin. Other pure freeride boards may be better if you want speed, but the F/S boards are very forgiving and easy to waterstart.
Select to expand quoteVince68 said..
Hi there breezers
I'm looking for a freeride board and not sure on size to choose. I once had a 125L board and i weigh in at 72kg. I found this board to be a little too large at times. So i'm looking for something from 100L - 120L. My biggest sail (at the moment) is 6.5m no cam. There are a couple of options for sale at the moment so need some advice
I want to sail the river in Perth and maybye some light wind ocean. 15-18kn
Any suggestions
I was trying to find the discussion where everyone posted their boards, sails and body weight for some guidance but couldn't find it.
Vince, if you see a Patrik 125 Freeride don't discount it. At your weight and the wind speed you want to ride in I reckon it is on the money. It's a carbon top and bottom so it's very light for the volume. Narrow and long relative to current boards, it handles chop brilliantly. I'm about 90 kegs and can easily use this as my high wind board with a 6m sail. Also comfy with a 7.5m. In terms of range of the boards you mention I reckon it would be equivalent to a Rocket 115 - Rockets are also great boards. Hard to go wrong! Good luck!
Check out my video I just posted on the 115L Naish Starship 2 days ago on a 5.2 sail, wind at 20 MPH that day.
Title of video is, Klamath Lake, Oregon Windsurfing clip on Naish Starship.
There also has a 2017 115 starship in reggies.
both the rocket and starship will handle a good blow .
ive had my 115 rocket in 25 knot s no problem .
but in saying that the 105 rocket is also
good and a preferred choice if it hits 20 knots .
ocean sailing I prefer the extra float 115 ,also the river wind is up and down
and the extra float is handy as not to sink .and stay planning .
Thanks for the feedback crew. I picked up a firemove. Nice fat 69cm. Just need to wait to get back home and wind to play
www.robertoriccidesigns.com/equipment/windsurf/boards/firemove-ltd-lte-e-tech-v4/
Yep dutchies on the cards this coming season. but probably with the wave board unless the winds are marginal like you mentioned 15-18 
