That board might be a bit small for your current proficiency level
(I'm thinking more like 140 Ltrs) but
maybe you could give us an example of your local conditions. If
they're
very windy, that could be a good choice. Do you plane? Do you use
straps?
how about a harness?
Waterstarting tends to be easier on smaller gear, if you have plenty
of wind, if not, you might want something floatier. If you're willing
to go $700,
would you go $750. Here's a killer deal on a freeride Naish Icon.
This
is a "performance" board, but it does have a reinforced nose section.
http://www.bigwinds.com/wind/category/39/product/590
Here are some other possibilities
http://www.isthmussailboards.com/products.asp?dept=3D103
http://www.inlandsea.com/default.aspx?CategoryID=3D57&ItemID=3DFanaticxxx04
Or if you want used, try this
http://www.windsurfingclassifieds.com/Forms/viewcoupon.asp?ID=3D1041
I'm not sure what kind of a sail tha "Vinta" came with, but my guess
is that
you'll be wanting a new rig also, and none of these prices include a
rig.
Of course it's always best to try the board before you buy it, but
since
you're riding a "Vinta" (a very very old board), and since you're
looking
at "The House", I'm guessing there's no shop near you, and no
windsurfing
club or organization knowledge for you to leverage, yes?
Good Luck,
-Craig
On Apr 17, 8:21=A0am, BDB <noem...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> The last couple of summers I've been learning to windsurf on a really
old
> heavy board my friend gave me, a Vinta. =A0I would like to get a new
> lighter board and learn to waterstart this summer, and would appreciate
> recommendations. =A0I want to still be able to uphaul if I need to.
=A0I'm=
> 6'1" and 155lbs. =A0What volume should I be looking at? =A0I have looked
f=
or
> a used board but all people are selling are really old and/or wave
boards.=
> There aren't any shops nearby either, so I've been looking on the web
at,
> for example this board which is a nice price at $700:
>
> http://www.the-house.com/bcthev1126zzbictechno.html
>
> What do you think of that board, or any other recommendations?
=A0Thanks!
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