needed a light wind board minimum 118ltx2045 length with a minimum width 700 with cutouts and no deck recess , after purchasing an isonic 117x800.5wx2028L found it a bit to technical for my ability , the isonic was an amazing board in a strait line and didn't feel like a wide board ,I haven't ridden the exocet pre cutouts so I wont be able to comment if they have made a difference , www.seabreeze.com.au/Img/Photos/Windsurfing/tn/mini-10825214.jpghttps://www.seabreeze.com.au/Img/Photos/Windsurfing/tn/mini-10825216.jpghttps://www.seabreeze.com.au/Img/Photos/Windsurfing/tn/mini-10825213.jpg' />