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• The appropriate board size depends on weight, skill level, and volume of the board. The
more you weigh, and the lower your skill level, the bigger the board you’ll need.
• One liter of volume floats one kg weight.
• In order to factor in your skill level, multiply your Skill Lever Factor x Your Weight in
kilograms to get your recommended volume in liters.
• 1 Lb. is approximately equal to .45 kg.
• When in doubt, lean to the next board size up.
CALCULATING BOARD VOLUME:
(Your Weight in lbs. X .45) x Skill Factor = Target Volume
Example: You are a beginner and you weigh 195 lbs.
(195 lbs. X .45) x2 (Skill Factor) = 175.5
Your board should have a minimum volume of 175.5 liters
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SKILL FACTOR:
Beginners = 2
Intermediate = 1.7
Advanced = 1.3
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