Yes - a 20-30l reduction from (say) 150l to 120l is a fair-sized transition. Far more so than (say) 190l to 150l. A 120l board will initially feel very unstable at rest, and very lively when it gets going. But it can be mastered pretty quickly. Today's 120l boards are so much easier to sail than those from 6 or 7 years ago.Graham_U wrote:After last week I've sail a few smaller boards, so hope to be looking for something cheap second hand in the 120-130L range
soon.
Am I fooling myself that going down 20-30L will actually make much difference? Of those I tried the Screamer seemed to offer a different type, of board from the Techno, although the 118L was a challenge, I got on well with the 128L. Any suggestions? or is this too far in your distance past?
Best suggestion would be to get along to a club away day & borrow kit off other members - or at least, ask to have a go. You're very unlikely to be turned down. That way, you'll have a chance to compare a number of different boards and see how you get on with them.
IMO - if you can get onto a new (for you) board that's smaller than anything you've sailed before, and immediately get on well with it, then it's probably not going to help you progress greatly. Step onto a board that is only just about manageble at first - albeit uncomfortable - and it may end up being a better bet. But don't get onto something like a wave board at this stage - it'll just put you off altogether :?