Re: Recommend board for learning waterstarts

On Apr 17, 4:35=A0pm, Glenn Woodell <lets...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Waterstarting is much easier on a small/sinkier board because you can
> sink the board underneath you and get over the board so much easier.
> Larger boards only want to float you and you have to have enough wind
> to get up and you have to get almost completely out of the water in
> order to get the board under you properly.
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> I would suggest something in the 125L range assuming he has the wind
> to make it worth his while. He's only 155 pounds so he should be able
> to use this board in winds around 16 to 18 with a large sail. I'm just
> a little lighter and my lower limit for sailing my 88L is about 17 or
> 18 with a 6.5 meter sail.
>
> Glenn
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> On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:05:19 -0400, "Tyler" <t...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> >It might be time for a new board, but your board should not have a huge
> >impact on learning to waterstart. =A0It is probably time for a new rig.
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> >lighter weight carbon mast and newer sails should make waterstarting
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> >easier.
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> >"BDB" <noem...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >> The last couple of summers I've been learning to windsurf on a really
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> >> 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
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> >> recommendations. =A0I want to still be able to uphaul if I need to.
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> >> 6'1" and 155lbs. =A0What volume should I be looking at? =A0I have
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> >> a used board but all people are selling are really old and/or wave
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> >> There aren't any shops nearby either, so I've been looking on the web
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> >> for example this board which is a nice price at $700:
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> >>http://www.the-house.com/bcthev1126zzbictechno.html
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> >> What do you think of that board, or any other recommendations?
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I tend to agree with Glenn on this for the reasons he set forth.
Waterstarting on a wide board is actually quite easy compared to a
true longboard.  The reason for this is the ability to rotate a
shorter board while in the waterstart position.  Longboards tend to
rotate slowly and require more rig input.  A super-wide board (over 90
cms) can make finding the centerline a bit more challenging, for
sure.  But having that stability also aids in actually getting the
standup down.  My FW board actually is very easy to waterstart
compared to the smaller wave boards. My wife's Zen also is pretty
easy, but it begins to show its mass.

-Dan