I'm trying to get back out on the water after about 15 years of no sailing (and about 20kgs of gained weight!). I've managed to get hold of a rig just need a board. Someone has suggested I get something around 120litres (I'm 92kg) but there doesn't seem to be much around.
Has anybody got any suggestions? Limited budget unfortunately too, just looking to get out and have a crack again.
Cheers
Mike
Bicton Mike,
I also returned to sailing this year after 12 years in the wilderness. They said it would be just like riding a bike which I reckon is a fairly accurate description. Just depends if you were last riding Tour de France racing bikes or a scooter with training wheels???
I am 90kg's am riding a 101 JP Free Style Wave and a 6.2 & 5.4 Neil Pryde Alpha. A great set up easy which gives me 18 - 28 kn wind range. Riding a 120 l board will have you going it just about any breeze, not much chop in the ocean. The thing about gear now is it is heaps more forgiving/lighter/better than 10 yrs ago. If you but less than 5 yrs old really cant too wrong. Get into it and enjoy.
Thanks for the advice dangles. So would you suggest anything 100 litres upwards then? This may help widen my search. Can't wait to get out back on the water.
I have recently heard of a regular 2nd hand kit sale at Melville Water (Wed nights I think) - do you know of this or anything similar?
Cheers
Mike
Bictonmike,
ive been in same place as you this time last year, fresh back after 10 - ish years off. its definately like riding a bike, it just feels like you never stopped, however....... be prepared for some short sessions to start with, its kinda hard work cause you'll be fightin things to start
i was on a 8'2" 60 litre twinser 12 years ago, but current board, 93 litre EVO much better choice for now 83kg of relaxed fat and gristle. so i'd say 110 and up for you.
to be honest ive found the sail & mast harder work to source than the board, but there are plenty of boards under $200 if you LOOK around. the forums not a bad place to start. decent 5.7m+ sails not overpriced a real prob 
my whole kit was around $600, including 2 sails and a new springsuite and harness.
theyre out there..
but possibly so am i 
Thanks for all the advice folks, all very useful. I'm now back in Oz after being away for a few weeks so can start some serious research and hopefully a purchase before the winds start up.
I'll keep you posted how I get on.
Cheers
Mike
