Hi Jeff,
I used that very board as an example for Adam on another thread. At 160 lbs though, you case is a little different.
I'm pretty sure the board would carry an 8.0 no problem (Angulo claims it will carry a 9.5),
but "too small", is hard to define. That board will float
you and your rig, but it will be tippier, than say a Sumo 155, which might be a better choice at your weight,
if you're looking for a board to uphaul. SInce you say you can waterstart, I'm not sure what too small is.
The 125 is narrower by about 3 CM and shorter by about 6 CMs as I recall, so if you want that board to plane you
up on a 11MPH DC kinda day you're going to have to do a lot pumping and ooching at your weight, with an 8.0.
I think I might recommend something a little more free formula (and wider) if what you're looking for is early planing.
-Craig
ps, I think sombody on this board, maybe Dimitri, is riding a 105 Sumo these days at Grantsville
JeffG wrote:Are Angulo Boards decent? Here is one I found on sale at Windance. I called and the they said the board is in mint condition. It is a 2006. Would 125L be too small for me. I'm about 160-165 pounds and can water start. Not sure what the sail range would be but the guy at Windance thought it could handle up to around 8.0 or 8.5.
http://www.windance.com/125-liter-angul ... -4874.html