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Bernie Perry wrote:
>
> I agree with Kirk that you're probably better off with the Techno 283 if
> you're only going to have 1 board. The epoxy boards are nice but they're so
> easy to damage. I think the Bic is more robust.
In general, I would agree too. But if I had to use just one board, I would
choose the smallest board I can reliably uphaul when the wind dies: a marginal
floater. (I'm not very good at uphauling sinkers, yet.)
Just to complicate things a bit more: For a one-board quiver, you might want
to consider something a little smaller than the Techno 283 in order to get more
high wind range and a more turny feel. If you could uphaul a Techno 273 with
reasonable ease, that might be a good choice. Last year's Fanatic Bee 289 was
a great board, and this year's version ("Bee 144" or something?) should be
similar. Not nearly as fast as the Techno _upwind_ so no good for racing, but
probably faster off the wind, and a blast for lighter wind bump and jump (8.5-7.0).
There are several other turny wide boards out there too. I have a Vision 150 now,
but I wouldn't recommend it for your purposes.
JR
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