That board seems a bit big for you, as you would have been waterstarting and planing.... and for most people as long as you have good wind it is a bit like riding a bike.
Newer boards are much easier to sail, and you were on about 100L of insanely difficult to sail board.

Id say more like a 120L freeride if its the start of the season and committed......or can sail lots anyway. Maybe now more like 130L as its getting flukey etc. 155 will be easy but as soon as you get it planing it will be too much. I fear that will happen really soon for you. Or are you budgeting for a second board really soon?

The twin fin is pretty unconventional on a freeride, but no doubt as it is a dual use (just after beginner stage thru to intermediate) and the beginners want to be in shallow stuff but a normal 155L is using a 50-70cm fin now.
That is partly also why i think you can go smaller, faster, more conventional etc.

BUT for god's sake don't go slalom, race, freerace....... all delicate and technical.
If rich, get a 135L freeride and a 110L FSW and go out lots..... :)




How big is your son.... ? If he is motivated and under say 75kg ish, he will learn just fine on a 130L freeride with no centreboard. Especially if you can get him to the WWA kids thing to learn with a centreboard then jump on yours after that

Get your done down with windsurfing WA (WWA) great environment. See the WA thread. And Facebook.

I think you will be surprised how easy it is to pick up again.

I saw one website that stated the peak windsurfing season runs November to February. How is the sailing off Pelican Point (5 minutes from home) throughout the rest of the year? Is it just a case of a larger sail and fewer days with enough wind?

If you were riding a Bombora Xit, then you don't want anything larger than your weight + 40, and then probably 20 litres less than that for good wind days. A 155 is too large, you'll get tired of it pretty soon. It's like riding a bike, you'll be back up and running in one or two sessions.

Topher said..
Sadly I'm about 20 kg heavier that the days of my Xit but your advice ties in with Marks so I'm confident what to look at now.

Yes, wasn't using the Xit as an indication of appropriate size, but rather an indication of your sailing ability.

Imax1 i notice you said its better than everything known to mortals Except BEER didnt make the list???

When I got back into it after a 25 year layoff and at 90kg I bought a 75L freestyle wave. That proved to be a bit of a mistake. I'm enjoying freeride/race of about 100L now.

Do your self a favour and get a Fanatic Blast 130L you will not regret it....I guarantee it. At least try one. Best most user friendly board Ive ever had in 30 years. Easy to gybe easy to tack, up haul its fast and stable.