Found a cheap royal race board, about 60 wide, with rista fins, pretty cheap. is it worth looking at or saving for a north board or something else better. On a pretty tight budget but am always someone that thinks its worth saving a bit more for something better.

I am planning on getting into racing over the next few months so am pretty new.

any input would be appreciated.

Cheers guys

Jd

As AGK says not an ideal race board, probly ok for learning, but you will be lacking in board speed when you have your first race and will be looking to upgrade to be at the pointy end

Look for at least a 2012 69 wide 3 fin board
Most stock fins are crap, so if they are with the board dont put to much value on them as you will be buying something better eventually.

As there are new 2013 models coming out you should be able pickup a used 2012 model.

kiteandsup.com i think have a have a 2012 north with ristas for sale

sent a message with some pics. Yeah im not sure what i want. I just want to get into it and the north seem to be well priced and a competitive shape. i knew the royal would be too small but for 400 with ristas i thought it could be worth it. wheres kite and sup? open to any options at the moment. i assume the ristas are a bit older but idk how much the shape has changed. just have to confirm they are a good length for me. what length would i want at about 90kgs...?

jd1842 said..

wheres kite and sup? open to any options at the moment.

Ristas alone are new at least 650!

kiteandsup.com
Are in Newcastle, NSW
Want have anything listed on their site, but flick them an email