2024 Starboard Carve First Session 

Welcome to the XXL Club! Yeah the 159L and 169L are super fun for the bigger guys. Smooth jibing! Hope you get a great session in this weekend. Thanks for watching!

I should have named my Channel the XXL Windsurfer! I am with you. Being on the heavy side we have a different experience than most windsurfing you see. Thanks for riding along with me!

Oh for sure! Amazing difference in gear.

Thanks! Glad to hear you like that Futura too. Yes I am using the Insta 360x3. Yeah the mounting system gives me that sketchy feeling too. So there metal cases you can buy on Amazon for the Insta 360 x3 that have the standard GoPro mounting system, which I feel is much more secure than the insta twirly screw deal. Here is a link: www.amazon.com/Insta360-INSBAQF-X3-Utility-Frame/dp/B0BFBG55SD/ref=asc_df_B0BFBG55SD/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=663331486222&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10215693803904807867&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012295&hvtargid=pla-1871977544526&psc=1&mcid=f5f6900e4f2b32c78bc615bbba0e0113

Great! Thanks. At least, that's a frame you can tie a leech just in case! I'll give this a try!

It is shorter, narrower, 5 lbs lighter, had 9 more liters of floatation (like if I lost 20lbs), the rails are sharper, the mast foot connection is recessed, and the tail has double cutouts for less planing surface. It is twice as much $ as Goya and worth it to me now as I have progressed.

Deck pads under straps are padded and angled as well and puts me in a better stance too.

Mast track is shorter too with clear marking s for adjustments.

Ok ... just curious because you seemed super happy with the Goya. The sharper rails will be good on flat water in lighter winds but when the wind picks up they won't be as easy to jibe with as softer rails especially if you get into swells or choppy conditions. But if you still have the Goya you can just switch boards I guess! I'm also curious as to how they cut 5 Lbs which is pretty impressive but I'm wondering if the construction is strong enough. It may be that the new technology can withstand more now than in the past but it used to be ding prone on the super light weight boards in years past. Anyway, happy sails brother! @@gusthunter8780

Fort Desoto Park out past Tierra Verde, FL. The spot is East Beach, but you drive past the beach to the roundabout. You park on the mangrove side and there is an access hole to get out there.

tbwindsurfing.com/ is your guide to the area for windsurfing spots.