Too heavy for a Go 144?

dash · 12th February 2009, 08:31 AM

Hi,
I currently have a 2004 Go 165 and I now have the oppurtunity to buy a mates 2008 Go 144. I would rate myself as an early intermediate (using harness, getting used to footstraps and uphauling) and I weigh 105 Kgs. I usually sail in 10 -20 kts on coastal lake (salt water). I would really like to purchase his board but I am worried it is too small for me.

Thanks
Dash

mim · 12th February 2009, 01:33 PM

it is big enough for your 105kg. Go for it...what can happen is that uphauling the sail will be a tiny bit more difficult for you...but you will learn how to adapt your self quickly and will have fun again...bigger fun than before!

Ciao M.

dash · 13th February 2009, 01:15 PM

Thanks Mim,
I was worried that I would have trouble uphauling the 144 and would sink in non planning winds. I can't wait to get it to the water.
Dash

mim · 13th February 2009, 01:23 PM

do not worry, you will not sink...I have 95kg and I can easily uphaul my Aero 117 liters.

With 144 you will still be very comfortable!
Have fun,
ciao Michal.

12th February 2009, 08:31 AM	#1
dash New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2	Too heavy for a Go 144? Hi, I currently have a 2004 Go 165 and I now have the oppurtunity to buy a mates 2008 Go 144. I would rate myself as an early intermediate (using harness, getting used to footstraps and uphauling) and I weigh 105 Kgs. I usually sail in 10 -20 kts on coastal lake (salt water). I would really like to purchase his board but I am worried it is too small for me. Thanks Dash

12th February 2009, 01:33 PM	#2
mim Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 196	i think... it is big enough for your 105kg. Go for it...what can happen is that uphauling the sail will be a tiny bit more difficult for you...but you will learn how to adapt your self quickly and will have fun again...bigger fun than before! Ciao M.

13th February 2009, 01:15 PM	#3
dash New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2	Thanks Mim, I was worried that I would have trouble uphauling the 144 and would sink in non planning winds. I can't wait to get it to the water. Dash Last edited by dash; 13th February 2009 at 01:17 PM.

13th February 2009, 01:23 PM	#4
mim Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 196	no way... do not worry, you will not sink...I have 95kg and I can easily uphaul my Aero 117 liters. With 144 you will still be very comfortable! Have fun, ciao Michal.

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