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Your Flatwater Board Quiver and your weight please

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Created by swapper > 9 months ago, 22 Mar 2014
andysails
SA, 79 posts
23 Mar 2014 9:39PM
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Gosh, I'm still in shock Snags is nearly a ton!

87kg (after drinks) 0-10 kts
122 litre (76cm wide) 10-15kts
111 litre (68cm wide) 12-20kts
100 litre (64 wide) 15+ kts
86 litre (50 wide) 20+ kts

sausage
QLD, 4873 posts
23 Mar 2014 9:31PM
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a. ndysails said...
Gosh, I'm still in shock Snags is nearly a ton!

87kg (after drinks) 0-10 kts
122 litre (76cm wide) 10-15kts
111 litre (68cm wide) 12-20kts
100 litre (64 wide) 15+ kts
86 litre (50 wide) 20+ kts


Heavy bones but closer to ninety than one hundred Andy

izaak
TAS, 2013 posts
23 Mar 2014 10:44PM
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70kg

JP slalom 66cm 108L- 7.0 and 7.8m
JP slalom 56cm 81L- 5.8,6.4 and 7.0m
JP speed 45cm 53L- 5.4 and 5.8m

fanatic02
NSW, 304 posts
23 Mar 2014 11:27PM
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100 kgs
Isonic 122
Jp pro sl 114
Exocet rs3 100
Exocet rs speed 50

paddymac
WA, 939 posts
23 Mar 2014 8:28PM
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seanhogan said..

90kg
patrik SL 100/115/135


SNAP!

83kg
patrik SL 100/115/135, FSW102


sboardcrazy
NSW, 8253 posts
24 Mar 2014 4:07AM
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fitz66 said..

67 kg
Futura 111
isonic w54
naish sp 60


I always find it confusing when people refer to board by their width - what is the volume of these?

AUS02
TAS, 2038 posts
24 Mar 2014 8:37AM
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90kg

iSonic 110L (7.0/7.8/8.6)
iSonic 90L (5.6/6.2/7.0)
iSonic Speed 49 (64L) (5.1/5.6/6.2)

fitz66
QLD, 575 posts
24 Mar 2014 8:10AM
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sboardcrazy said...
fitz66 said..

67 kg
Futura 111
isonic w54
naish sp 60


I always find it confusing when people refer to board by their width - what is the volume of these?


111L
72L
60L

WaynoB
NSW, 393 posts
24 Mar 2014 9:44AM
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70kg

Flatwater
JP 122L
JP 112L
Extreme 105L
CA SL55 93L

Waves
Mistral Naish 95L
Fanatic Goya 80L

gregwed
QLD, 556 posts
24 Mar 2014 9:09AM
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70kg

Exocet Warp 90L - Was my higher wind board but sail it more often now as I really enjoy it.
JP Xcite 110L - Was my all round board but probably when wind is up to 18kts
Fanatic Eagle 126L - Brought it for light winds but feels like a log, probably sell it and stick with above

sboardcrazy
NSW, 8253 posts
24 Mar 2014 11:02AM
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fitz66 said..

sboardcrazy said...
fitz66 said..

67 kg
Futura 111
isonic w54
naish sp 60


I always find it confusing when people refer to board by their width - what is the volume of these?


111L
72L
60L


Thanks!

mkseven
QLD, 2315 posts
24 Mar 2014 7:29PM
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113kg

Isonic 107Lx70cm (7.0-8.6)
F2 SX 85Lx58cm (6.3-7.8)
F2 Missile 63Lx48cm (5.6-7.0)
Fanatic Freewave 96Lx61cm (4.7-6.2)

Typically on same size or smaller board than everyone else but next size bigger sail, definitely slower to plane though.

swapper
NSW, 20 posts
24 Mar 2014 8:45PM
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Thanks for participating guys.

It is not what I expected in the way of big boards. I thought there might be a lot more in the way of 120L + boards regardless of width.

My main aim of asking for this information was to help me decide if I needed a board to fit in between my 08 115L - 64cm wide Tabou Rocket and my 160L - 100cm SB Formula board. Or I maybe get rid of the rocket and get a 100L and a 125L board as well as the formula.

I do tend to make irrational decisions regarding gear because it "might" look good to have a bigger quiver.

Any advice would be appreciated.


mkseven
QLD, 2315 posts
24 Mar 2014 8:37PM
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I think that is a good gap unless you are club racing etc. If not upgrade rather than add . I've been in the process of reducing, would like to consolidate my 85L & 63L to say 80Lx50w, the less gear you have to satisfy your addiction means you will ride each board better than having more you ride less.

joe windsurf
1482 posts
24 Mar 2014 7:22PM
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swapper: next time ask the REAL question ??

swapper
NSW, 20 posts
24 Mar 2014 11:41PM
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joe windsurf: I asked a few REAL Questions!! What is the problem ??

AJEaster
NSW, 698 posts
25 Mar 2014 12:04AM
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swapper said..
[/b]What is the problem ??


Grumpy Canadians....eh! Just coming out of winter hibernation over there, and he is hungry.....needs a Snickers

Gestalt
QLD, 14671 posts
24 Mar 2014 11:07PM
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I think this thread shows everyone commitment to the sport.

when buying boards buy one for yourself and 2 for the industry.

Slickmezzie
WA, 18 posts
24 Mar 2014 10:49PM
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Too late?

65 kg

105 L Tabou Rocket
76 L Tabou 3S

Flat:
Mostly the Rocket
>25 kts the 3S

Waves/Swell:
Always the 3S

I also have a 68 L Starboard Kode but I don't get it wet much now that have the 3S.

joe windsurf
1482 posts
25 Mar 2014 6:19AM
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AJEaster said..

swapper said..
What is the problem ??


Grumpy Canadians....eh! Just coming out of winter hibernation over there, and he is hungry.....needs a Snickers


NO PROBLEM - you just seemed surprised
AJEaaster can keep his snickers

evlPanda
NSW, 9207 posts
25 Mar 2014 10:42AM
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10m?

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78Kgs wet

105l FSW (6.5m, 5.4m)
80l Wave (5.4m, 4.7m)

PhilSWR
NSW, 1104 posts
25 Mar 2014 11:02AM
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78 kg

136 Super Sport 7.4- 0.5 to 15 or so knots.
111 Futura 6.6-7.4 -anything up to 20 knots.
101 FSW (RRD)-5.0-5.8- 14 knt starting point to high 20's
93 Type-S 5.8-6.6 and 15 plus.

Interesting. I'm noticing people my weight seem to have smaller boards than me- and not all in WA. Hmmm. I don't see how a sub 100 litre board could get up and running most days on the East Coast. I need a 6.6 and 110 litres to get skidding nicely from 14 knots up. Under that it's a chug-a-thon on most my gear. Am I missing something (besides wind...)?

sboardcrazy
NSW, 8253 posts
25 Mar 2014 12:57PM
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PhilSWR said..

78 kg

111 Futura 6.6-7.4 -anything up to 20 knots.
101 FSW (RRD)-5.0-5.8- 14 knt starting point to high 20's
93 Type-S 5.8-6.6 and 15 plus.

Interesting. I'm noticing people my weight seem to have smaller boards than me- and not all in WA. Hmmm. I don't see how a sub 100 litre board could get up and running most days on the East Coast. I need a 6.6 and 110 litres to get skidding nicely from 14 knots up. Under that it's a chug-a-thon on most my gear. Am I missing something (besides wind...)?


Yeah it surprises me too.Maybe only the hot shots are posting...
Thanks for asking the question Swapper it's made for interesting reading.

ikw777
QLD, 2995 posts
25 Mar 2014 12:27PM
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It's shape and size independent of volume. My Falcon 89 planes earlier than my 104 FSW board. It is only 1.5cm narrower despite being 15 litres less. It has a much flatter hull shape. It can carry the same size sails too. I get a fair bit of uses from it in QLD, but it is my only slalom board.

It's sinky when the wind switches off though.

Windxtasy
WA, 4017 posts
25 Mar 2014 10:44AM
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I find it interesting that 111L seems to be the most common size for a light wind board regardless of rider weight. I am the lightest person to have posted (57kg) and 111 is my light wind board - at nearly double my weight in volume it's practically a formula board for me! Most people seems to use about the same size boards that I do, despite big differences in weight. For my middle size board I wouldn't want to go smaller because we get big lulls on the river and I feel I need the volume to keep planing. Similarly for the speed board, I haven't gone really tiny because I need to be able to dog it home when the wind drops, which it does, especially in winter fronts. That 73L 47W is still hard to trim in 5 knots! Perhaps I should look at a smaller speed board for the really nuking days, but it is hard to find a board in a volume that is under my weight! Plus I have never sailed a sinker - there just aren't many boards around that I will sink on!

swapper
NSW, 20 posts
25 Mar 2014 1:50PM
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^^^Windxtasy, you are right it is all to do with some of the following....

1. Where you sail and the conditions ( mow much wind, lulls, tide)

2. How often you can and want to sail.( 8knots up with assistance of tide for me )

3. If you want to sail a big board/sail ( a stigma for some as they only want to be a "wave sailer")

4. Money, storage and transport issues.





evlPanda
NSW, 9207 posts
25 Mar 2014 3:24PM
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PhilSWR said..
Interesting. I'm noticing people my weight seem to have smaller boards than me- and not all in WA. Hmmm. I don't see how a sub 100 litre board could get up and running most days on the East Coast. I need a 6.6 and 110 litres to get skidding nicely from 14 knots up. Under that it's a chug-a-thon on most my gear. Am I missing something (besides wind...)?


Turning into a wind snob. 18+ for me.

Plus the points directly above. I just don't have the physical space for a light-wind setup.

Interestingly 110l was my most used board when I had it. The 111litre rule, the most common board, seems consistent.

PhilSWR
NSW, 1104 posts
25 Mar 2014 4:08PM
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evlPanda said..

PhilSWR said..
Interesting. I'm noticing people my weight seem to have smaller boards than me- and not all in WA. Hmmm. I don't see how a sub 100 litre board could get up and running most days on the East Coast. I need a 6.6 and 110 litres to get skidding nicely from 14 knots up. Under that it's a chug-a-thon on most my gear. Am I missing something (besides wind...)?


Turning into a wind snob. 18+ for me.

Plus the points directly above. I just don't have the physical space for a light-wind setup.

Interestingly 110l was my most used board when I had it. The 111litre rule, the most common board, seems consistent.


If I waited for 18 knts plus I'd never get wet! Been a tough, miserble run lately, so anything over 12 knots and I'm excited. And yes 110 is a sweet size. I guess they cover that (once) common 12-20 knot wind bracket.

sboardcrazy
NSW, 8253 posts
25 Mar 2014 5:17PM
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Windxtasy said..

I find it interesting that 111L seems to be the most common size for a light wind board regardless of rider weight. I am the lightest person to have posted (57kg) and 111 is my light wind board - at nearly double my weight in volume it's practically a formula board for me! Most people seems to use about the same size boards that I do, despite big differences in weight. For my middle size board I wouldn't want to go smaller because we get big lulls on the river and I feel I need the volume to keep planing. Similarly for the speed board, I haven't gone really tiny because I need to be able to dog it home when the wind drops, which it does, especially in winter fronts. That 73L 47W is still hard to trim in 5 knots! Perhaps I should look at a smaller speed board for the really nuking days, but it is hard to find a board in a volume that is under my weight! Plus I have never sailed a sinker - there just aren't many boards around that I will sink on!


Your the same as me..I have bought a 68ltre waveboard ( + 4 of my weight) but I will be mainly using it in shallow water for speed runs so that if the wind dies I can walk it home.If I use it on the lake I will wait until it's nuking and consistent as I don't want to be caught out when it dies.. yes a lot of places must have more consistent wind than around here or people must have to swim home a bit if they go out in all conditions.

sboardcrazy
NSW, 8253 posts
25 Mar 2014 5:22PM
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PhilSWR said..

evlPanda said..

PhilSWR said..
Interesting. I'm noticing people my weight seem to have smaller boards than me- and not all in WA. Hmmm. I don't see how a sub 100 litre board could get up and running most days on the East Coast. I need a 6.6 and 110 litres to get skidding nicely from 14 knots up. Under that it's a chug-a-thon on most my gear. Am I missing something (besides wind...)?


Turning into a wind snob. 18+ for me.

Plus the points directly above. I just don't have the physical space for a light-wind setup.

Interestingly 110l was my most used board when I had it. The 111litre rule, the most common board, seems consistent.


If I waited for 18 knts plus I'd never get wet! Been a tough, miserble run lately, so anything over 12 knots and I'm excited. And yes 110 is a sweet size. I guess they cover that (once) common 12-20 knot wind bracket.

Anything over 8kts at the moment....I have a 115ltre board but its very thin and I wanted something so I could go out in 5 kts + if I got really desperate ( like I am now..). I've got a dodgy upper back and if I don't get out regularly I get bad headaches after sailing and I'd probably give it away.( Hence the need to get out in 5kts so I can at least get a couple of sails a month to help build my body up for sailing.)



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