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The following information is intended as a rough guide for freeride/freestyle boards.
If you weigh 70 kg, for example, choose a board with 110 liters or more. In general, beginners should choose a board with a volume of over 100 liters. Boards of this size are very stable and start planing early. This is particularly important at the beginning so that the board gains speed quickly and the foil can generate lift. Of course, you can also go straight for a smaller board, but then the learning curve will be a little flatter at the beginning.
As soon as you have mastered the basics of wingfoiling, such as tacking and jibing, and perhaps even want to try your first jumps, you should take a board with a volume roughly equal to your body weight. On a lake or river, it is advisable to plan for 10 liters more rather than less due to the fluctuating wind conditions. Boards of this size allow you to continuously develop your skills.
As your riding ability increases, the desire for a smaller board becomes ever greater. It offers you impressive maneuverability, responsiveness and allows you to jump higher. There are hardly any limits to the volume. However, it should be noted that these boards need to be actively inflated. They have their optimum range of use at over 15 knots. Anyone who spends a lot of time in the waves, is constantly working on new freestyle moves or simply wants to take the next step should consider this class of board.
In general, the difference in weight between the various constructions is usually not particularly large. This raises the question of where exactly the differences lie.
Carbon is mainly used to make the boards more resistant to the forces exerted during jumps and the associated landings. The sport is developing incredibly quickly, presenting manufacturers with new challenges. If you don't want to jump high and are more interested in freeriding and downwind tours, then the Carbon alternatives would be just as ideal. For high jumps and hard landings, the Carbon variant is the way to go.
Beginners and intermediates should not place too much emphasis on the construction. The brands we sell already meet the highest standards with their Carbon alternatives and are therefore a good option for any budding wingsurfer. Advanced riders who don't want to jump very much can also use Carbon alternatives without hesitation. The next interesting option for beginners are inflatable boards. These are characterized by their compact pack size, robustness and comfortable ride. They are particularly suitable for learning to wingsurf. However, you have to make concessions in terms of early planing compared to hardboards.
From the moment you want to start jumping, you should go for the Carbon version of the board. There is no way around this construction, especially if you want to really attack in the freestyle area. Not only does it offer advantages in terms of stability and durability, it is also somewhat lighter than other constructions and the entire board feels more direct.
