Lightweight vs. skinnier - by: Ericspin

i put in the work on technique and am trying to progress with my mechanics on every paddle. But the fun part of growing on the ski is scheming the next boat. After several years of waffling back and forth between OC1 and ski I think it's safe to say I'm committed to the skip only at this point.

I'm 6'2 and 190 and currently paddling a V10Sport Ultra. Recently have owned and paddled EVO II in Elite and V10 in Performance as well. As I think about the next move which will be something to race with and have as a faster boat than the current Sport. I paddle in west central FL where we see predominantly choppy conditions, a fair amount of side chop and multi directional seas as well as some flattish conditions. This time of year we get downwind opportunities with fronts moving through.

So, the boats on my radar are-

V10Sport in GT
EVO II in Ultimate
V10 in Ultra or GT

Feel like the two intermediate boats in lighter weight would give me the stability I seek with lighter weight for quicker acceleration onto bumps and more overall speed. While the V10 may not be a skinny ski to some, it is to me. Compared to my Sport.

Curious what some of you out there in surfski-land might think about this given the info I have shared.