Older Formula for early planning

[sehrbald]

Hi Roger,

my first Starboard was the Carve 161 I still own and very much like. I mostly sail it with my 7,5 Retro. A NP Spirit 8,8 wasn??t that nice.

First idea for more TOW was a bigger sail and fin for my Carve. Second thought: why not buying an older Formula (like 175, X-186) and a huge rig (11,0 KA-Sail for example) to get planning almost every day?

What do you think, which board would be a good start into Formula for a recreational rider (90kg, 190cm, lakes)? I know, maybe I have to change my Carve into something smaller.

Your help is very much appreciated.
Thank you!

Matthias