I kitesurf in the southern carribean sea. Winds are 12-18 knots in the off season and 20-35 knots during the windy season. I am looking for a board that will work for the 70% of the time that we have waist high mushy surf (probably very similar to florida). My current board seems to outrun these slow waves. I don't think there is anything wrong with my current board, I just don't think it is the right board for my weight in these conditions.
I am wondering if the Firewire Baked Potato or North Nugget (Firewire Sweet Potato) would be a better candidate. My concerns are as follows:
My weight for such a small board.
Pearling in wave chop.
How well this board tracks upwind.
6'3'' 200 lbs
Intermediate kiter
Naish Park 10 / 14
Naish Skater 5'9'' X 19 x 2 3/8 thruster