I'm starting out in this tarrific sport I weight 104 kg. My question is what size board should I be using, i have a bic 210s it's a fairly big long thick old school board i also have a bombora 270 a couple of old shorter boards
Any help would be appreciated
A little more info
how far have you progressed on boards you mentioned
can you waterstart?
wind conditions
sail sizes you have
lots of usefull info in this thread ![]()
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Windsurfing/General/Just-getting-started?page=1
I'm of a similar weight and looking back at my struggles and mistakes...
Learn basics on your large board.
Once you get more confident and you start thinking about planing, straps and harness, get a board of around 160L, couple it with a freeride 6m sail and stick with it until you learn to plan safely in straps and harness. Then consider an additional smaller board.
^ +1
am a 100+ kilo sailor
learn as much as you can on your current board(s)
and do not rush to downsize
i only recently sold my last BIC Dufour Wing
but was still having fun with it on a small lake 20 years after starting
Joe Windsurf and Obelix are spot on. Cheaper way to go since you already have gear. I learned on a floaty, long Bic board as well and it paid off fine for me. Been windsurfing for 14 years now and have been on short boards 12 of those 14 years and loving it! Enjoy the adventure of windsurfing!