Whats around in the 80-85 litre size range with power box that lends itself to b&j. I'm 95 kg, 4.3-5.6 sails 25 and upwards wind range. Currently using F2 gorilla circa 2004 ish. I have a 2004 90lt Starboard Carve, freekin awesome board, 18-25 knots and change down to the F2 with its longer narrow outline and extra rocker works a treat. Whats got me looking is i have just converted the carve from US to power box and thinking with a smaller board in power box i can possibly utilise cross over fins between the two boards. Not interested in the new stuff out there for a handfull of sessions seasonally. ( paid $20 for the gorilla)
Select to expand quoteHotBodMon said..
Did something terrible happen to that RRD hanging up in your shed ?
Still hanging in the shed when i got the Gorilla, all my sailing sideways problems came to an end so the rrd twin got moved on. From past research the jp's of the same era as the Gorilla are power box, im guessing they would be similar to each other.
Fair enough , my wave cult is full beast mode for the bumpy stuff.
3's tabou might be a reasonable option. Not much for sale at the moment in your neck of the woods
cant fault the Fanatic stubby fsw 85 , it has a pb. i had one last season and would have to say one of the best b and jump boards i have owned.
Select to expand quotemr love said..
Got a 2016 Tabou 3S 86 for sale...mint condition. Give me a PM
perfect
Select to expand quoteHotBodMon said..
Did something terrible happen to that RRD hanging up in your shed ?
Twin..... not a B&J board.... purewave
Every board company makes a mid 80 liter "FSW" type board, suitable for bump n jump.
Some are faster, some have more control, some turn better, some handle higher chop, some plane up sooner.
But basically, all are slightly increased rocker versions of your Carve 90, shorter and more manueverable, and easier to sail in big choppy windswells or small waves.
You should look at all your options, from every company, to make yourself more knowledgeable in what you need.
I have JPFSW's, RRD's, and Tabou's.
Yeah, the JP is sweet....lively, responsive, quick.
But the Tabou is much smoother, more reliable, at 86 liters much floatier, and planes through jibes much more easily.
The RRD is the smoothest, easiest, user friendly.
The Fanatic FreeWave is the liveliest, fastest, quickest, a bit string (highly), and rewards the highest skill levels, while punishing the lower skill levels.
Those are the ones I've owned or sailed more than 10 times. I've tried a few other's, but inconclusive results due to variances in winds speed, sea state, and choice of sail.
Just found this at cash converters, circa 08, good sound condition and in my price range at $140. Anyone familiar with its suitability re b&j?
You are on a winner with that board for $140, its a great B&J board.
I have the 2012 Goya One model in the 104lt size. It planes early, is fast enough, handles chop well and carves a sweet turn...basically everything you want in a bump and jump board.
That model is 2007/2008 (I think) here is a review for the 2009 version which is slightly different shape:https://www.boardseekermag.com/gear-reviews/85-litre-freestyle-wave-test-2009/products/goya-one-85-2009
Wow! That is a great FSW, I had a couple and loved them.
At $140 I'd buy it even if I didn't need it 
. Probably even at $240.
