I've never sailed with a spin, but I'm certainly not opposed to learning, not to mention it sure seems like it would add a level of excitement. There are a few hobie fleets near by, I've not quite gotten into the racing circuit quite yet, I will be attending my first regatta this Saturday. I'm sure there are some open races near by. My budget will be pretty limited as I will be on a North Carolina teacher's salary, definately going to be a loan involved. But, I would really like to get into racing and that is certainly a deciding factor. I really just want to find the boat that is more or less the perfect fit, although I'm crazy about the H16 and don't see myself never having one. Like I said, a new boat is not something that I can manage anytime soon, and my needs may certainly change over the next few years. But I'm the kind of guy that likes to have things to work towards and keep me focused. I'll put it this way, If I won the lottery today, I'd have a new H16 tommorow. But, in reality that may not be the absolute best boat for me, and that's the only boat I have any experience with so my judgement may be a little skewed. I just wondered what you guys would have to say, mainly based on my height and weight.