I am a 92 kg tt rider but i want to learn on strapless. Already tried some strapless, no problem to waterstart and cruise but Is the only thing i can do for now.
I decided to go for a csc, and in particular in my zone there are some north deals for csc whip 2016 and 2017.
I found a great deal on 5.2 2017, that Is supposed to be for 70-90 kg, meanwhile the 5.5 indicated for >85kg.
Technically i maybe should go for a 5.5, but what should be the trade off? if i decide to go for a 5.2, Ita gonna sink if i am too heavy or can be ok and very funny? Because i feel the bigger Is the less funny would Be... does It make sense?
I would use in choppy small waves condition, and price would be 450 euro with pad and fins, brand new. Shipped by a shop. Alternatevely i could go for a 5.5 2016 used pretty perfect condition for 380.
No way to demo any of them.
And needless to say the Seller say the biggers size 5.5 would Be enormous . Can i trust him?
I don't think that board would be a good choice, it's power hungry.
My suggestion would be go the 2017 whip in 5'5. You could ride the 5'2 no problems, but at 92kg i'd suggest you'd lose a bit of low end ability.
Nugget is a good stable board for learning, but the whip is far more fun board to ride.
I've been using the North CSC 2017 5'5" for the last few seasons in WA from 15 to 30kts (at around 88kgs) and it's been a great board. The low end of the board is pretty good, and I never really found the 5'5" hard to control when the wind picked up. At 92kgs I'd go the 5'5" unless u r kiting in a predominately very windy location (ie over 18kts everyday).
Hard to find, but I can say I bought a S/H Tomo Vanguard 5'6" and started my strapless SB journey Xmas eve.
For the record, Im 6'4" or 191 cms and sit at 101 kgs dry weight.
Since buying, I packed my TT away and ride the SB as much as I can and it the last 3 weeks, started downwinders from Leighton to Trigg.
The board feels perfect for me, not too small.
I did demo a Nugget, just found whilst stable, it was very power hungry. I find I have been able to ride next kite in quiver down which helps as well. ( Couldnt get my hands on a 5'6" Whip to demo.
My thoughts for what its worth.