Hi, I am looking at a 2011 6.2 but am worried it might be too long, I could also afford a 5.11 2012. I read a few things here and on the forums but I am still unsure, and it seems like I will not be able to try one.
I am 1m83, 78 kg, confirmed/advanced on a TT, intermediate/confirmed on surf. I am riding strapless on a 5.8 takoon burning 2008 which I like a lot. It is rock solid, quite comfy in chop and also very fast. But I am mostly riding small waves and I am sinking too much, cannot really surf without the kite pulling me. I tried the whip 5.8 and I feel like I want the opposite, it felt fat, slow and very uncormfortable in the chop. Tried f-one signature 5.10 and taht was quite ok, not so sure about the turns though, maybe because I am used to my quad. Tried f-one 2012 SL 6.2 and was a bit confused by the size to start with, ended up enjoying it so so, it feels too fragile. I am jumping higher every day. Also quickly tried a wam 5.8, felt ok but not very fast. Humm, that's not a lot of experience I reckon... I would be glad to hear from you ! cheers