Agreed, nice summaries by all. Great advice in this thread as well as
others in the group. I don't think I've had such a positive usenet
session in years. Now I remember why I love newsgroups!!
Anyhow, I have to admit that the more I read, the more I think that I
may have to rethink the small. If the wind I am sailing in and my
weight is the primary determinant, then I will say I will probably
always be around 185lbs, on flat lake water, and in marginal wind
(Ottawa and Kingston Ontario). I really doubt that I will see that
many days where it is really blowing hard and consistently. Thus, if
you guys are saying the medium, then I am going to consider that. ANY
COUNTER POINTS OUT THERE? Anyone out there who was advocating the 150l
boards want to chime in?? The small is 175l and the medium is a
whopping 195l!!
Opinions?? Thanks again everyone!
-Rob
On May 1, 1:35 pm, James <d0ugl...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Nice summaries by jamiewa and Roger.
> I agree with them that for your 185 lbs the Rio M or L would have a
> broader range of use than the Rio S. With only 175 liters, the Rio S
> would be slower and less stable in displacement mode, and slower to
> get on a plane.
> Also, good summary by Rod.r on the Kona. I have one, too, and he's
> exactly right about it. It is incredibly versatile, does everything
> pretty well, and is a no-stress board that doesn't require huge sails
> or advanced skills to be enjoyable.
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