Rob,
here is some advice from a not-so-advanced Toronto sailor:get
ANYTHING, but with a (retractable) daggerboard! Regardless of which
shore you sail, the wind will almost always come from the wrong
direction, and push you all the way down to the middle of the
lake... coming back up wind is much harder on a shortboard without
dagger. The winds on Ontario are generally light, and tend to die
quickly just about when you decide to get back to your car... yes I
can testify to it, at 180 lb in 3 knots upwind you (and I) are not a
rocket.
Eventually, you will get more experienced and not use the dagger,
but I like the little added security it offers, especially for
someone less experienced. A dagger also means bigger volume/more
stability, and that translates into fewer dips into the icy
waters... brrrr
Your budget allows you to walk into any one of the area retailers
and come out with a complete setup. They also have gear swaps, but
those IMHO tend to offer plenty of small boards (under 140) and very
few real world volumes(160+). I would stick with the second choice!
either way, good luck and hope to see you on the water
Marek
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