Does anyone have any experiance using a Hs 96 and Hs 105 ? Would the 96 plane as early as the 105 ? Or is the 111 a better board for more overall conditions. I weigh 73kg and i dont want to get the 96 if it is too small. I have only had a go of the 105 and got it planing in 8-10 knots. I have found some new and quite cheap 96 and 111. Or should I get the 105. I'd like a new board, but would look at a second hand 105 if that is the one to get. I heard that the 105 was faster than the 111. Is this true ???
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Aaron

Hello Azz,

I am 75kgs and ride the hs96 wood and love it in 10 - 15 knots with rs6 race sails - 7.2 and 6.2. In light flukey conditions the hs96 is excellent. I use a gps and have done a 33 knot (61.1km) top speed. My dad has the hs111 dram and my uncle has the hs133 dram and i have ridden and compared all 3 boards. The hs111 goes upwind slightly better than the hs96 but the hs96 definately is alot more slippery and faster overall - definately over long distance. This maybe due the fact of the hs96 being wood top - lighter and more responsive. The hs133 is great in lighter conditions but gets overpowered earlier than the hs96 and hs111. I highly recommend the hs96 wood version especially for the lighter flukey days. I have ridden a hs105 and found it was sinkier than the hs96 and also not as fast.

I hope this helps.

P.S. Where are the cheap hs96 boards and are they dram or wood version? Please email if possible at [email protected]

Cheers

Carl Macdonald.