FSW vs freeride for bigginer on chop?

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Mark _australia

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Mark _australia

WA, 23647 posts

15 Mar 2019 3:09am

MagicRide said..
Thx Faff, I was wondering if that's what it was. So I wonder why a semi beginner would consider a fsw board? Aren't those more for experienced riders, or riders wanting to learn freestyle? Or, does a fsw board offer a semi beginner something that other boards don't? I know the fsw boards are more floaty in the back, is that a reason a beginner would want one?

I would not say he is a semi beginner, he said that he is struggling with a slalom board at speed in chop.

Had to smile when you asked what a a FSW is but you recommend Starship so often lol

MagicRide

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MagicRide

688 posts

16 Mar 2019 1:33am

Mark _australia said..

I would not say he is a semi beginner, he said that he is struggling with a slalom board at speed in chop.

Had to smile when you asked what a a FSW is but you recommend Starship so often lol

It's all good! I thought maybe I was putting myself on a limb asking that, but I wanted to confirm it was a freestyle wave board. Where I sail, I'm pretty much the only windsurfer around, with only 2 kiter buds. I get to Hood River for a week, once a year, so ever once in a while I come across some equipment lingo I'm a little unsure of.

Siroco

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Siroco

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27 Mar 2019 1:55am

I'd recommend choosing a FSW for sailing in choppy, with the straps set in the inner position (three straps option not four). Much more confortable in harsh water once you learn to keep your body in a more upright stance. If you're a beginner 15-20 liters over your weight is ok

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