I have had 3 sessions now. I am 92kg and had already developed the skill to get up on a 125ltr board but my god this board is so short compared and super easy to pump and when it is down on the water it is really stable. I certainly have picked an easy board to find my feet on, yes I could have jumped straight to the 97ltr but it just would have been harder for me and I was super impressed that even in 25knts I did not feel overpowered.