What is a good board to learn to jibe on?

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Date: Mon Sep 10 2001 - 10:55:08 PDT 

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Subject: What is a good board to learn to jibe on?
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Greetings...

I would be curious for people's thoughts on a good short
board to learn how to jibe. I currently own a Bic
Veloce 278 and have trouble with coming out of a jibe.
While admittedly skill and time on the water is the
primary reason, I'm wondering if I'd be better served
with a more forgiving board. Specifically, I tend to
lose my balance during/after I flip the sail. I was
advised that a wider short board may help
significantly.

My skill level is that I am in the harness and foot
straps with no problems. I sail pretty much the
majority of the Bay Area spots -- except for the coast.
My sessions consist of very easily planning, going
the "speed of traffic" on the water locked and loaded...
but I just can't pull off the jibe.

I plan to continue with lessons (ABK and lessons with
Jason Voss have made big strides). Problem is that I
only get out once a week (~15-20/year) and I'm now
wondering if I'd be better off with a more forgiving
board.

I would prefer not to purchase a board that would be
great for jibing, but *not* good for spots like the
Delta or the Bay. I was told the StarBoard Carve 99
might be a nice board... but would it make that much a
difference. When I placed my Bic next to the StarBoard
Carve 80, I was amazed how much more narrow the Bic was.

It's gotta be the shoes! :-) 

--

John
lorinjohn@att.net-DeleteThis.com

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