I currently own a Futura 111l. I sail mainly on Morton Bay, Brisbane. My knees are not what they used to be and although the Futura is great fun, I'm looking for a board to use in +18kts and the large wind driven chop we get on Morton Bay that can soak up the bumps and be easier on my knees.

I weigh 87kgs. I've read a few articles on line and have checked out the buy and sell on SB and am thinking about a 100l FSW by either JP, RRD or Fanatic.

My question is, will a carbon / pro construction FSW be sufficiently easier on my knees compared to my current Futura or will I need to go to a more forgiving sandwich construction?