what size skim?

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

considering a skim until I can afford a fuse.... what size should i look for?
145-150lbs.

kitebot · Since 20 Feb 2007 251 Posts Obsessed

I've got one of those cheapos from 2nd Wind, you know the one with the flowers on it. I couldn't afford the bigger Cabal. It's about 110cms and is my lightwind board. I was worried it'd be too short as it's quite a bit smaller than the Nobile skim, probably by at least 6 inches, but I'm stoked with it, I've only been out on it a couple times and still haven't stuck a jibe but it's easy to cheat and ride like a twin tip. I weigh 165lbs.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

I'd say go big! Bigger ones are way easier to ride and work better in lightwind. Mine's the 51" Cabal.

forrest · Thu Jul 19, 07 3:45 pm

I have the Victoria Foamie Large. I wish I had the Victoria Ultra Large...

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

anyone know anything about these?
hybrid? foamie?
seems like the hybrid might have a little more weight...could be a good thing, could be a bad thing.... i wonder if it can sub for a small surfboard in the surf as well?

http://www.meyerskimboards.com

what about this one?
http://www.meyerskimboards.com/xlf.html

forrest · Thu Jul 19, 07 4:10 pm

You should PM Turbo (Dave Tyburski) and see if he's selling any of those demo boards. The Cabals are sweet. You definitely want it to be a little heavy if you want to ollie, shove-it, etc...