Suggestions for cheap 2nd hand but good early planing board for lake work.My largest sail is 5.6m but I prefer to use max 5m if possible.Uphaulable ( if I can remember how..).Cant afford one at the moment but maybe if I decide on one & visualise hard enough it will appear For 67kg odd weight what would be the sort of volume youd need.Dont want a clunker but be nice not to be too tippy.

100lt freestyle wave or freestyle board will be perfect. I have a mate who weighs about the same and he has a 100lt freestyle board which he uses in nearly all wind strengths with a 5.4 as his biggest and a 4.7 as his smallest.

That is on flat water. We don't get any wavesailing haha. and I weigh 75kg and use a 100lt with a 5.8 as my biggest and can get planning and spock in about 10-15 knts. I have used the board in everything up to 4.0 weather and also as a light wind wave board at our wave nats. I have the tabou freestyle which I love.

Massive advantage on your pocket being a light weight since there seem to be heaps of 100lt or less used boards selling cheap. Here are some sites I always keep an eye on. If you're interested get them to send you some pics via email.

http://www.boardcrazy.ashop.com.au/c/126300/1/used-windsurf-boards.html
www.sunshinecoastsailboards.com.au/preBoards.htm
www.windsurfingperth.com.au/index.php/usedboards
www.2ndwind.com.au/products-used/used-boards.asp

Personally I think you're safe buying anything made after 2000. A lot of the time repairs and superficial cosmetic damage will drop the price a lot, which is great! I personally don't give a crap about the look as long the repairs are sound. After getting some quotes they tell me freight will be usually $70-100. Look for something that looks good then research it like crazy. Read reviews and the official boards website for recommended sail/fin size and style of sailing.

I'm a fan of the Starboard Carve or equivalent like JP X-cite for early planning and versatility with easy gybing, early planing and great chop hopping freeride fun. Usually not that cheap though.

Good luck.

I think kit age plays a big part. People don't realize how much difference newer lighter kit makes to their sailing experience. I am not sure about average price of a newer board in Aus but when I upgrade my 2008 tabou freestyle in 4 months I hope to sell it for about 800 bucks. There are heaps of boards out there and you will find anything to suit your budget. I would try stick with a board from the last 5 years but the newer the better. If you look after it a board is a good investment as you can keep it until you decide you want the newer and better version just like a car.

sboardcrazy said...

Cripes Im keen to get a new board..need to win lotto or get off my arse & this forum & paint my B commissions instead of being on the computer!Back to the art!

not that i can afford it sbordcrazy but it just seems that boards here especially in southeast asia seem to be a lot more inexpensive and so too are sails and stuff..maybe bcuz we're a lot closer to the manufacturers china and thailand..i usually look at the 2nd hand adverts of this forum and still amazed the sailing stuff is 20% more than the brand new ones