Hi, I've decided on a new x-cite ride, I'm 82kgs. and my biggest sail is a freeride 7.0m2. I sail in ocean and there's always some chop and usually onshore or side on conditions with anywhere from 1' to 3' chop. I sail in winds from 12 knots to 20 knots with gusts to 23 knots. and want an all around board for these conditions. I'm sold on either the x-cite 110 or 120. Any suggestions, advice, etc would be greatly appreciated, thanks. I'm 54 years old.
Hi again, Some say the jp x-cite 120 feels more like a 105, any thoughts? My "big" board right now is an old Fanatic Shark 125L from the mid 90's and it's ungainly over 20mph. With my weight at 82kgs. and my biggest sail a 7.0 and smallest a 5.5 would I get more use out of the 120 or the 110? I'll be forking out loads of cash for this board which I hope will last me years so wanna make good decision. Experience lots of lulls here with choppy onshore conditions. At over 20mph I have an old Bic tempo from the late 90's I use, so really need a board for 6.0 to 7.0 winds.
I'm 95kgs and have a 120 X-cite(awesome) and it is very floaty, I think 110 would be the go for you. If you can, Get the pro-edition....I made a huge mistake this year by getting the FWS version. I had the 2009 pro-edition and replaced it with the 2010 wood and the difference is very noticeable...Is a pro-edition worth the extra $600...yes it is, I'll never make that mistake again. Don't let anyone tell you they are not worth the extra coin. I sail in similar conditions and use a JP FSW 112 Pro and it's much better at handling big chop then the X-cite. If your going to run a 7.0 you will need a bigger fin as well, you can make do with the stock fin but to get the most out of the board a bigger and smaller fin will increase the boards range.
82kg and 7.0m then the 110L would be the go. But if you spend more time at the bottom end of the wind range you mention then the the 120L will give you more TOW but a bit more of an exciting ride in the 20K+ range.
Hi again, Thanks for everyone who gave thoughtful comments. They are really appreciated. Nothing worse than forking out 2 grand of hard earned cash and finding out you bought the wrong item. I've decided to go with the 110 not only because my weight still leaves me with a reserve of about 30 kgs. and would be better in chop than the 120 but especially because I prefer windsurfing in more than just planing in 15 or so knots. I usually don't sail unless its at least that so the 110 FWS is for me and not the knee buster Pro edition. A little arthritic in my right knee from a parachute jump accident 30 years ago. Pray for wind!
Wish there were a shop or rental I could access locally but,alas, none around these parts. Not enough consistent wind and not enough windsurfers. That's where the forum comes in so handy. You guys have owned and used these boards under real world conditions and have helped me tremendously and with that and my 30 years on and off experience I'm comfortable making a decision based on the info available barring actually sailing on a 110 x-cite which would've been the ideal! Looking forward to receiving it soon. Our summers here in Bahamas are without much wind unless, of course, we're visited by a Tropical Storm or God forbid a Hurricane. Don't mind waiting 'till early October for the winds to freshen. The forecasters are predicting a doozy of a Tropical season this year. It runs from June 1 to November 30. The peak time being August, September.
110 for sure.... did 31.7 knots the other day on the wife's Xcite 110 '07 FWS. find it a great board that can be altered so much by changing the fin to suit.
Don't worry Crawdaddy - just Sydney boys talking s^it, we haven't had much wind of lately.
I too, have ridden Tim's wife's board & is a sweet board
For a minute there I though he meant he'd ridden Tim's wife. Seriously Pete, anyone with dyslexia would be vey suss of your comment. Tims bored wife.... OK, I am going to shutup now
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