Would really like to give foil boarding a try. I'm an intermediate kiter of 3yrs experience, all on twin tip (with straps); and all cabrinha switchblade kites 7-12mtrs (plus 1x 17m contra). I'm reasonably heavy at 110kgs, 6'1. I'm not usually the type to rush in on new season gear, not for kites anyway, choosing instead to scoop the run out specials on last years stuff.

However when buying a foil, I feel the R&D developments of this reasonably new sport make it worth getting latest tech gear and I may even wait to see the 2018 releases. Any thoughts?

Having said that there are a few shop specials around on Shinn foil boards which I really like (El Stubbo's and Shinsters) which seem pretty cool? Not sure why one over the other?

The Cabrinha double agent too, seems a good beginner option?

Any and all advise on topic would be greatly appreciated?