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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Neil pryde freeridepro light tip technology | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: I was able to get this mast from my friend and its in good condition, 490/imcs 29 neil pryde ... A: Hey Frederick, The new mast should work with the 6.0 but to be sure, check along the bottom of the ... | |
| Mistral Pandera daggerboard | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I am in Cancun and lost the daggerboard for my Mistral Pandera yesterday. Don't ask me how :(. I ... A: Hey BT, It is possible that www.bigwinds.com might have something to fit your board. Another ... | |
| Long board jibe | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: I would like to ask if its possible to do a quick jibe or just a jibe on a mistral pandera long ... A: Hey Fredrick, You can jibe a longboard. At first they will be slow and cumbersome. As you get ... | |
| Old good condition sails. | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I would like to ask if its Ok to buy and use old good condition sails that have been seldomly ... A: Hey Fredrick, Old sails are fine to use if they are in good condition. My favorite and most used ... | |
| Getting pulled off | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: Started the sport a little over 2 weeks ago I absolutely fell in love with it I have a long board ... A: Hey Jake, There is very little difference between a freeride and a freestyle board. They are ... | |
| Transporting a windsurf long board | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I would like to ask on how i can transport my windsurf using my suv, it has a cross bar roof rack ... A: Hey Fredrick, You will find 10 different answers from 10 different people on how to transport a ... | |
| Chinook/mistral 8mm brass slider nut | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: I ordered a chinook/mistral 8mm brass slider nut for My mistral pandera mast slider track, but i ... A: Hey Fredrick, There will be 5-6 screws holding your mast track to the board. Remove all of them and ... | |
| Mistral pandera long board volume | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I would like to ask if you know the volume of the mistral pandera long board? How many liters is ... A: Hey Fredrick, Your Pandera should be around 300ltrs. Plenty of volume to carry you. As for short ... | |
| Transporting a windsurf long board | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I would like to ask on how i can transport my windsurf using my suv, it has a cross bar roof rack ... A: Hey Frederick, There are nylon straps with camlock buckles that are designed for holding down ... | |
| harness line and harness | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: !! A: Hey Martin, A harness puts the pull of the sail into your body and greatly reduces fatigue in the ... | |
| hole on sails | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: i would like to ask on what can i do on my sails... i have two sails a neilpryde 4.5 slalom and ... A: Hey Martin, The hole in the mast sleeve should be okay as there really isn't much tension on the ... | |
| mistral pandera adjustable sliding track | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: i have a mistral pandera board with the adjustable/sliding track. i have not used the board for some ... A: Hey Martin, The slider can usually be broke free with hot water. Set the board flat and fill the ... | |
| windsurf | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: i have a mistral pandera long board my mast base broke and im planning on buying another mast base ... A: Hey Martin, The Chinook base should thread right into the hole on your mast track. My ... | |
| windsurf | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: i have a mistral pandera long board my mast base broke and im planning on buying another mast base ... A: Hey Martin, You can get a new base here; ... | |
| Adding larger fin | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: I am considering to add a Bic 293D ( 205 lts)to my Tabou Rocket 145 to extend my sailing to ... A: Hey Franco, The Bic 293D is a beginner board due to the daggerboard. But, it is also considered a ... | |
| Old windsurf board | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: About the attachment of the Boom to mast if clamp on type. Have you got any photos to ilustrare? ... A: Hey Alfredo, The basic knot is known as a Larks Head or Cow Hitch. A very simple knot. Take about a ... | |
| Attaching the mast base to the board | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: My family keeps a few windsurfing boards at the house and last summer I learned how to windsurf. ... A: Hey Marguerite, You have probably lost the 'slider nut' that the base will screw into. Attach the ... | |
| Boom head fitting for old Mistral boom | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: The boom-head / handle fitting on our old Mistral shattered yesterday. I am seaching for a ... A: Hey Scott, They don't make a head to fit your old angle anymore. Here is the closest thing that ... | |
| Mistral Superlight | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I have an old Mistral Superlight with all rigging and sails in excellent near new condition. Is ... A: Hey Frank, There could be a market but it really depends on your location and what else is ... | |
| Getting pulled off | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: Started the sport a little over 2 weeks ago I absolutely fell in love with it I have a long board ... A: Hey Jake, There are few things you can do to prevent getting overpowered during gusts. The first ... | |
| longboard vs shortboard for learning | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for a used board for myself (195 lbs) and my two kids to learn and progress on. I found ... A: Hey Greg, That Malibu does qualify as a longboard. It would be an okay board to learn on. It is an ... | |
| bic winsurfer | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: We have an old bic Jazz windsurfer and need a new rubber hourglass part for the foot. Any ... A: Hey Lynn, You can get a new u-joint here, ... | |
| Luff Length vs Mast Length | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I have just bought a used Tushingham Storm Force 6.5m and a Tushingham 75% 460 mast. The sail ... A: Hey Justin, From your description of the sail battens, you definitely need more downhaul. You ... | |
| old u-joint for magnum | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: hey, i bought an old magnum windsurfing board. (old as in 25 years) it has the original mast, ... A: Hey Joey, Your photo didn't show up but u-joints come in three types, standard hourglass, ... | |
| Windsurfer Part | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: When installing the mast onto the base there are two buttons that I must push in so the mast will ... A: Hey Skip, Here is a place to buy the part you need. ... | |
| Volume/Weight trade-off | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I currently have a 145 lts Tabou Rocket board. After one season of growing with it and a most ... A: Hey Franco, Your Tabou 145 sail range is 2.5-9.0. The 145 should have plenty of floatation and ... | |
| Volume/Weight trade-off | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I currently have a 145 lts Tabou Rocket board. After one season of growing with it and a most ... A: Hey Franco, 1) The question you should ask yourself is, 'Do I want a higher volume board to carry ... | |
| Replace Sail or All New Package? | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: Hey Windlover, I am a Great Lakes sailor, sailing an old? Mistral UDS Competition Club 10' 6" ... A: Hey Brad, Sounds like you are definitely in need of a new set up. Just replacing your mast and sail ... | |
| windusrfer u joint | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: Hey Windlover, Really appreciate what you do, thanks. I just bought an old Marlin 737 windsurfer and ... A: Hey Frogman, Here is a place that has two types of u-joints. The hourglass type and the tendon ... | |
| Choosing the first board... | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I have been reading this site since I was 18 yo (now I'm 22). I'm a beginner in windsurfing, but I ... A: Hey Lorenzo, If you are still a beginner, you probably want a board with a daggerboard. The board ... | |
| Mistral Pantera | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I just started my first windsurfing lesson.So far I love it. I am 49 and 175lb and will be surfing ... A: Hey Mark, Not sure where you are getting your lessons. There is a shop on Long Island providing ... | |
| rigging a windsurfing sail | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a fanatic 5.6 power cut sail by A.R.T. and don't understand how to rig the boom to the mast ... A: Hey Phil, On the AllExperts site, put 'running ropes' in the search window. The top article is a ... | |
| Parts for Mistral Competition SST | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a Mistral Competition SST with a 6.0 Sail. I bought the board new in 1987 in Vancouver BC. ... A: Hey Larry, Here is the place to get your new u-joint. ... | |
| old hifly & old | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I am new to the sport and have acquired some ancient gear; a old hifly 222 and and old Tiga ... A: Hey Dan, Nothing wrong with lake sailing. That is what I learned on and have probably sailed more ... | |
| dagger board on bic Fun Slalom | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: We got a like new board and sail from someone but can't figure out how the Dagger Board would be ... A: Hey Dave, I not real familiar with exactly how that daggerboard connects with that board. But, most ... | |
| Re-entering | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I am wanting to get back into windsurfing after a 20 year hiatus. I learned on a Mistral Superlight ... A: Hey Mike, If you are wanting to stay with a large board like the Superlight, there are new boards ... | |
| Intermediate board and sail compatibility | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to buy my first short board. I have been using a large 200L beginner board. I have ... A: Hey John, A higher volume board naturally sits higher in the water. Combine this with high winds ... | |
| Intermediate board and sail compatibility | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to buy my first short board. I have been using a large 200L beginner board. I have ... A: Hey John, There is no reason you can't use a smaller sail that what the recommended sail range ... | |
| acutek universal joint | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: i came to posses a 25 year old windsurfer that has a broken rubber inside the u joint. can i still ... A: Hey Mark, Here is a place to get replacement u-joint. ... | |
| Beginner's board to share with kids | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm 6'2'' 195 lb relative beginner (learning to beach-start). I'm looking to buy my first board to ... A: Hey Greg, The board you are looking at would be a great board for all of you. Plenty of volume and ... | |
| Windsurfer Freestyle WSF A484 mast clip | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm seeking the clip that attaches the mast universal joint pin to the board's mast base for the ... A: Hey Benjamin, I'm fairly sure that you won't be able to buy an original clip but you should be able ... | |
| Samba base answer revisited | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I came across your answer to Cindy's question with her 20 yr old Bic Samba mast base breaking. That ... A: Hey Chuck, The older mast bases like yours were designed for use with only one or two sails so ... | |
| Kids Rigs | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I am getting back into windsurfing after a "Dad break" and I want my 12yr old/7st son to learn. I ... A: Hey Richard, A small wave sail should work fine for your son to start out on. The key to setting ... | |
| Bic Rock and Roll Footstraps | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a Bic Rock and Roll bought new in 1988 but the front footstraps are no longer useable. Where ... A: Hey Dave, I thought that was the type of footstraps that you were talking about and I can fully ... | |
| Bic Rock and Roll Footstraps | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a Bic Rock and Roll bought new in 1988 but the front footstraps are no longer useable. Where ... A: Hey Dave, I am a little curious about the type of footstraps you are talking about. If you can send ... | |
| mastbase for BIC Samba | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I bought a BIC Samba inn the early 1990's and used it a few times and then put it in storage. I got ... A: Hey Cindy, The broken part is easily replaceable from this place; ... | |
| advise not nothing! | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I received a Bic sport 256 Race TechCCk windsurfer, with it came 2 sails 3 boons and a bag of ... A: Hey Arlene, Using the board as a paddle board is a great idea when there is little or no wind. But ... | |
| need fin | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a very old windsurfer and fin box is 12" long with 2 screw holes any ideas where to find? A: Hey Chuck, You will need to look for these type of fins, A base, US base, Chinook, and European ... | |
| Mistral equipe base extension | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I've looked through a great deal of your Q+A's to see if my question has been addressed, but I ... A: Hey John, The rubber hourglass universal joints are all the same. A rubber hourglass with metric ... | |
| Mistral equipe base extension | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I've looked through a great deal of your Q+A's to see if my question has been addressed, but I ... A: Hey John, Your Mistral base should fit into any standard size mast extension except for Windsurfing ... | |
| new to windsurfing | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking around for a cheap second hand windsurfing outfit at the moment,as I'm just starting ... A: Hey Mark, You will want to find something with at least 200ltrs of volume. It will have to have a ... | |
| Mistral Malibu boom head replacement | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I have an older Mistral Malibu rig I got second hand. After using it several times, I broke the boom ... A: Hey Chris, I don't know of any other source for a 40 deg. boom head. I replaced the same boom head ... | |
| Mistral Malibu boom head replacement | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I have an older Mistral Malibu rig I got second hand. After using it several times, I broke the boom ... A: Hey Chris, You can get a replacement head here; ... | |
| F2 info | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I bought a old F2 COMET SLALOM last week in a Police aution for my son and I`m going to need some ... A: Hey Joe, I don't remember that specific board very well so I don't know what type of mast track it ... | |
| mistral hybrid board | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a Mistral Hybrid board. I know nothing about. Can you tell me about it from a picture? How ... A: Hey Kerry, Your board is from the early '90's, adjustable mast track, I'm guessing the volume is ... | |
| modern mast with old base? | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Mistral Superlight and wanted to know if modern masts are compatible with the ... A: Hey Randall, Standard mast diameter has not changed over the years. Any standard diameter mast will ... | |
| fin length | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have an almost brand new Tabou Rocket 145 lts. For all its much vaunted reputation, I have come ... A: Hey Franco, Going to a 60cm fin would probably have minimal effects until you reach the upper wind ... | |
| fin length | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have an almost brand new Tabou Rocket 145 lts. For all its much vaunted reputation, I have come ... A: Hey Franco, Putting on a longer fin may help a bit to get you upwind in light winds, but the ... | |
| One Design mast | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: My Mistral One Design has no mast track just a pocket that the foot slips into, so I am guessing it ... A: Hey Kurt, Your One Design is one of the original models and your mast foot is a very specific mast ... | |
| old one design mast replacement | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I have an old One Design but the mast is missing. It is in great shape and have two sais, two booms, ... A: Hey Kurt, On the bottom of the sails there should be some measurements that will determine what ... | |
| Mistral Malibu | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know how to fit the fin to a Mistral Malibu windsurfer, which I have purchased 2nd ... A: Hey Ian, Remove the nut and bolt from the fin. Slide the pin end of the fin down through the wide ... | |
| Mast and boom size needed for Tyronsea board | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I am looking at buying a Tyronsea board and a 'Fully Battened' 5.5 sail second hand but the seller ... A: Hey Stacey, The first thing to find out is if the board takes a specific mast foot and if so, does ... | |
| Old Windsufer brand universal | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I have an old Windsufer brand board that has a slot to connect the mast with a shoe universal. I do ... A: Hey Ginny, Not sure what you are meaning by a shoe but I think I understand what you are looking ... | |
| Bic rock n roll mass base pin | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: Where my question lies is where can I fine the actual pin that connects to the mast track, the one ... A: Hey Brandon, Here are a few links that I think will fit what you are looking for; ... | |
| Re-intro to the sport,now with teenagers | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: In my teen years I have fond memories of windsurfing on lakes in northwestern Ontario. Now 25 years ... A: Hey Duncan, Great to hear that you are wanting to get back into sailing and introduce your teens to ... | |
| u joint | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to remove a ujoint from a vintage mast to use in anoter old mast I have but I can not ... A: Hey John, There is probably a nut holding the part on the u-joint. Look into the end of the plastic ... | |
| F 2 Strato | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: 20 plus years old in perfect shape original owner sitting in my garage hasn't been used in a long ... A: Hey Ira, Sorry to say that those old boards tend to not carry much value in today's market. You ... | |
| BIC Rock & Roll mast and boom attachment | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I have searched through previous answers and not quite come across the information I was after. I ... A: Hey Craig, You have an older 'tie' on type of boom to mast attachment. It can be a bit confusing if ... | |
| mistral board | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a Mistral TCS board. It also says COMPETITION at the front of the board. I bought it used to ... A: Hey Roy, Your board is from the late 1980's. The line on the front of the board is a Euro thing. ... | |
| missing mast sail and connecter to board | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: i have a fanatic bat board that was given to me and was wondering where to get parts and what the ... A: Hey Eric, What you need is called the mast base. It connects to the mast by sliding into the mast ... | |
| BIC Windsurfer | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 25 year old Bic Windsurfer with a 6' sail. I think the board is 12 or 13 feet long. I am ... A: Hey Terry, The main thing about selling your old board is that ALL the parts are there. If the mast ... | |
| mistral taloa | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm thinking about buying a used mistral taloa. I haven't found much on the internet but what I ... A: Hey Paul, The Taloa was not a great board and didn't last long, 2 seasons. The concept was ... | |
| O'Brien part | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I need a flex joint for my 25 year old O'Brien windsurfer. It's still a great board but the flex ... A: Hey Ed, It sounds like you have the tendon type joint. Should be able to compare it with the one in ... | |
| board and sail sizes | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm 5'6''(1.67) and I weigh 150 lbs(68 kg). I have a bic 283(152 lts,68 cm width) and 6.6. I can ... A: Hey Ed, Going to a smaller board will challenge your current skills but that is a good thing. If ... | |
| what board volume | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Since the season is coming to an end I can find boards at 40% off at a local supplier. I need an ... A: Hey Miho, For your size and conditions, I would say something around 110-115 should work well for ... | |
| Mistral super light | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased one of these boards and need to know how to put her together,Can u help me???? A: Hey Larry & Leisa, I get this question often so I have a basic rigging script already set up. Some ... | |
| O'brien Elite with 7.0 topsail slalom wing, rigging Help! | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: Just picked up the afformentioned board on the cheap, and I know it is a dinosaur but still want to ... A: Hey Noah, It sounds like you are not adding enough downhaul. The downhaul controls the tension on ... | |
| Best Board for a Beginner | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: Windlover, I'm also an advanced beginner and would like to follow up on your previous answer. The ... A: Hey Greg, Older boards still work for beginners, they are just a little harder to learn on. The key ... | |
| Best Board for a Beginner | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I would like to purchase a windsurfer for my daughter and myself. She is a beginner and I used to ... A: Hey Tom, A 9.5 probably doesn't have a daggerboard which is fairly vital for any beginner sailor. ... | |
| Damage on used sail | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: FOLLOW-UPthe seller also has a 7.0 sail from the same maker and period. It doesn't have any of the ... A: Hey Greg, There is nothing wrong with aluminum masts. They were widely used in their time as they ... | |
| Damage on used sail | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I found a North Infinity 6.0 sail complete with a composite mast and a Chinook boom offered for an ... A: Hey Greg, Creases in monofilm are usually not too much trouble but they can eventually lead to a ... | |
| mast base removal | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an OLD HiFly board. I want to take the mast base off so I can use it as a paddle board when ... A: Hey Barbara, Those older boards usually had some type of twist lock or a clip that held the base ... | |
| 200 lb sailor to a 143 litre board | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I found a F2 Xantos 310 board for sale in my area. I am 200 lbs and the board is listed as 143 ... A: Hey Pete, This board should work well for you. It would be a board that you will grow into and yet ... | |
| Windsurfer WSF A484 | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: Do you know where I can get an instruction manual and parts list for the above old windsurfer. I'm ... A: Hey Robert, I know of no place that has instruction manuals. You can search windsurfer rigging on ... | |
| wayler mistral | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: 72mt and one mast wayler 4.64mt lomng . Do you know it there is a posible to use this mast with this ... A: Hey Francisco, Any standard diameter mast will fit a standard diameter mast base. The key here is ... | |
| Windsurfing near Charlotte | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I am coming from England to spend a month in Charlotte in October and I am looking for some local ... A: Hey Tom, There are a couple of lakes nearby that can have some good winds, especially in the fall ... | |
| Low wind windsurfing for intermediates | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I am an intermediate level windsurfer, meaning I can plane in the footstraps and harness, do a fast ... A: Hey Andrej, Your 125 should work just fine with the 8.5 in 10-12kts. but it may take a little work ... | |
| Best Epoxy-based product for Mistral Superlight Repair? | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: My 1985 Mistral Competition Superlight has a small (less than dime-sized dent/puncture in the deck. ... A: Hey Dan, Here is the best product for your repair (Dingstick). Quick, easy, and lasts a long time. ... | |
| floater to sinker progress | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Hey Windlover, What size board do you recommend for the perpetual intermediate to transition from ... A: Hey Rich, You definitely need a smaller board for 4.5-5.5 conditions. If you haven't started ... | |
| Part replacement and Painting | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: Good afternoon, I recently purchased an older model HiFly 111 sailboard and the piece that holds ... A: Hey Scott, I have no idea where to get a replacement part for old HiFly boards. You might try ... | |
| fanatic ram 310 daggerboard | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: i am trying to purchase a fanatic ram 310 windsurfer daggerboard. any ideas where i may get one, i ... A: Hey Andy, I have no idea of where to find the daggerboard you are looking for. You might try ... | |
| boom | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I need a boom for an ultra cat. I've looked at Chinook and could not find an alternative. What boom ... A: Hey Mike, A 2.3M boom is 230cm. So, a boom 230cm or longer will work. All booms are adjustable and ... | |
| Best value in old Mistral gear? | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: Like so many people I sailed when I was young and then I got on the merry-go-round. Twenty-five ... A: Hey Dan, Value of a used item is relative to the buyer based on condition, amount of usage, and ... | |
| Best value in old Mistral gear? | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: Like so many people I sailed when I was young and then I got on the merry-go-round. Twenty-five ... A: Hey Dan, What little I know of the 'Take Off', is that it is a freeride board that can handle a ... | |
| Dual Mast Holes on Mistral Competition Superlight | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I can never keep track of which hole is used for the mast, which for the safety retaining plug in ... A: Hey Scott, You can use either hole for the mast. It won't make much difference which hole you use ... | |
| Fix a snapped mast? | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I was out on Lake Superior the other day with 6-8ft waves that well, lets just say I eventually ... A: Hey Colin, You could get away with repairing your mast but it won't perform the way it was ... | |
| Windsurf board/sail sizes | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I grew up windsurfing with Mistral. Don't see them sold or used here in Miami. I rented F2 couple of ... A: Hey Restart, There are many boards that will suit your needs. To fit the description of what type ... | |
| Old parts- base | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I have bought an old board, not sure what brand it is, no markings etc. It has an old school ... A: Hey Robert, I have no idea what type of board you have. I could only take a guess even with a ... | |
| old fanatic sailboard parts | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I was given an old (don't know the year) fanatic sailboard, and it is missing a piece. I have the ... A: Hey Beth, If your board has a standard mast track (a long slot), then you can get a new base here; ... | |
| tail fin broken | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a Bic Electric Rock board (265cm 102 lt) and recently the tail fin broke. As the board is ... A: Hey Julien, There are plenty of online shops that carry fins for your board. You are looking for a ... | |
| windsurfing questions | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a Mistral Malibu board with a 6.5 sail which I have been using for many years. I can sail ... A: Hey Gerry, 1) Your Malibu is a longer board and to sail in the footstraps requires a good bit of ... | |
| replacement tie on boom head for old mistral board | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have an old mistral Maui board and the tie on boom head broke. Do you have a suggestion of what ... A: Hey Rob, Your best bet would be to buy a new boom. If that is not in the budget right now, then you ... | |
| Sail Sizes | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I am 5'1" and 125 pounds and still sailing my Mistral Malibu. I water start and beach start ... A: Hey Lynn, Difficulty water starting a sail without a camber depends a lot upon how you set your ... | |
| O'Brien Windsurfer | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: We have an old starter windsurfer by O'Brien and need a universal joint that fits in the board and ... A: Hey Susan, If there are just a couple of holes that a specific type of mast base inserts into, I'm ... | |
| Sail Sizes | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I am 5'1" and 125 pounds and still sailing my Mistral Malibu. I water start and beach start ... A: Hey Lynn, Normally the rule of thumb is 6.0 and over, 1 meter between sails, below 6.0, 0.5 meter ... | |
| Rigging | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased some used Rushwind Convert sails with a lipstick mast and I am having problems ... A: Hey Dave, The 'fitting' you speak of is called a 'camber inducer'. This induces a pocket in the ... | |
| How to rig f2 Strato dowlhaul with original equip | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have used the F2 strato twice and its is great to see this is like a bicycle, where you don't ... A: Hey Luis, I don't know of any site that will describe the routing of your lines so I'll do my best ... | |
| BROKEN JOINT ON BIC ASTRO ROCK | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a BIC ASTRO ROCK (1991). I have broken the rubber hourglass joint that connects to the mast ... A: Hey Eric, You can get a new joint here; www.chinooksailing.com You will need to remove your pin ... | |
| SRO board | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: What do you know about SRO board approximate 106" in length? I am looking to get back into ... A: Hey John, I have no idea what SRO would stand for. Would need more information or a pic to ... | |
| Mistral - Take Off - Mast Foot | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: - It is still in good condition though missing its Mast Foot. - This was if i recall the rubber type ... A: Hey Andrew, The original type of pin is not available anymore. The only possibility of finding one ... | |
| Wher to find repalcement mast bas/ foot for a 200 AF windusrfer | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a older 200AF sailboard where the mast foot which is made out of a hard plastic that ... A: Hey Brian, I'm afraid there is no place to buy a replacement for the type of mast foot that you ... | |
| Alpha 215 AS | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: Thanks A: Hey Bill, If your board has a standard type mast track, you can get a replacement mast base here; ... | |
| tie on boom | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased an old windsurfing board with a tie on Mistral boom. In a post within the last ... A: Hey Mitch, My only suggestion would be to either drill a couple of holes similar to the ones in the ... | |
| tie on boom | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased an old windsurfing board with a tie on Mistral boom. In a post within the last ... A: Hey Mitch, Here are a couple of links to previous answers. Both describe how to attach a tie on ... | |
| Want to sell 2 Mistral Ultra Light long boards | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 Mistral Ultra Light long boards that we used about 20 years ago. They have been stored in ... A: Hey Carol, The value of older windsurf gear varies greatly. The general factors include location, ... | |
| Broken Mast Track and Centerboard Flaps on F2 Strato | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I picked up the F2 Strato and I am really excited about it. I have two questions for you. 1) The ... A: Hey Luis, Here is an online shop that may have what you need. Look under windsurfing parts. Some ... | |
| Using a Mistral Sail on F2 Board | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I have the opportunity to pick up a used f2 Strato that appears to be working and has all the parts ... A: Hey Luis, The old Mistral aluminum masts were quite stiff. But, the best effort is to just rig the ... | |
| Using a Mistral Sail on F2 Board | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I have the opportunity to pick up a used f2 Strato that appears to be working and has all the parts ... A: Hey Luis, The older Mistral sail will work fine on the newer board. The only thing to realize is ... | |
| Rigging the Sail | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a new Starboard GO 155 with 6.0 Maui Sails Switch sail here in Saudi Arabia. ... A: Hey John, Go to www.mauisails.com and then Products, Sails, click on the model year and then ... | |
| WIndsurfer Mast Foot | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I have an older sailboard (OBrien I think). Everything is intact except that the rubber cylindrical ... A: Hey Bob, This is the only resource I have for replacement tendons. Hopefully it will work for your ... | |
| bic sailboard | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1983 Bic 250 sailboard. I lost the centerboard. Where might I find another one? A: Hey David, I have heard that The House (an online windsurfing shop, www.the-house.com) has what ... | |
| mast track/fin track | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Is there a way to determine whether current base and fin models will fit into these tracks? Thank ... A: Hey Eric, There are three types of mast tracks. Actually the first type is not really a track but ... | |
| windsurfing | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I learned on Mistral Malibu 160ltrs and my sail is Chinook 6.5m and I am 6` and 190lbs.I have been ... A: Hey Adrian, You definitely need a smaller sail for 20+ kt winds. Also, a smaller board would be ... | |
| fin size | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I am just moving past beginner stage[gybes in light wind ,tacks in med] but in 18 - 22 knot winds I ... A: Hey Larry, If the board is seeming to be trying to get out of the water and feeling really ... | |
| boom/mast attachment on older model wsf | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I was just given an older model Windsurfer board (WSF 32105 M82F)in decent shape, but i don't know ... A: Hey James, I have no idea if the serial number has any reference to the year it was made. Although, ... | |
| Sail to Board Size & Weight | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking at a new sail size after attempting ride in stronger winds on a 5.5 Gasstra. I have a ... A: Hey Martin, You will be just out of the recommended sail range for your 115L Syncro. You could ... | |
| Hood River Sails - spare parts | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I bought a second hand Hood River brand sail (6.6), and after about a year I lost one of the camber ... A: Hey Jim, Here are some shops in Hood River that may remember Hood River sails and possibly know ... | |
| reviving a 25-year-old windsurfer | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: We were given a windsurfer as a wedding present 25 years ago. After 15 years of use, it lived in our ... A: Hey Andy, Hopefully the centerboard will work for you but make sure you can return it if it doesn't ... | |
| F2 Foot Straps | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have an old F2 Comet (abt 1987) and my last foot straps have disintegrated. The strap anchors are ... A: Hey Bill, Lake Woodlands should work okay for you. Just make sure that you can park and launch ... | |
| F2 Foot Straps | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have an old F2 Comet (abt 1987) and my last foot straps have disintegrated. The strap anchors are ... A: Hey Bill, The only place I know of that might have parts is www.oceanairsports.com. You might also ... | |
| Mast Foot | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I was reading one of you responses on rigging and was super happy that you were talking about ... A: Hey Samantha, There is a possibility of doing a retrofit and installing a new mast track that will ... | |
| Mast Foot | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I was reading one of you responses on rigging and was super happy that you were talking about ... A: Hey Samantha, I'm afraid that you either have to find the missing mast foot or your board has ... | |
| old mistral mast extention | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a novice. I have an old -at least 15yo - mistral board. Please forgive me the lack of proper ... A: Hey Joanna, If your budget allows you to upgrade to a newer, easier board, do it. If your budget ... | |
| Wrestling upwind | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I am practising my upwind skills with my new Tabou 145. My immediate purpose is not so much tacking, ... A: Hey Franco, I guess I didn't word it very well but the 'just a touch long' was in reference to the ... | |
| Wrestling upwind | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I am practising my upwind skills with my new Tabou 145. My immediate purpose is not so much tacking, ... A: Hey Franco, Your fin is just about the right size for your board and the 7.5, maybe just a touch ... | |
| O'Brien Poly Lite Plus | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: We were given this older windsurfing board, boom, mast and sail from a relative. Wow, is it heavy! ... A: Hey J & G, Those old poly boards were extremely heavy compared to other boards made at that time. ... | |
| mistral comptcs slidetrac | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: Recently bought used in good condition. However track slidesfreely. Red clip in back of track ... A: Hey Hans, Replacement parts are very difficult to find and usually only found through a private ... | |
| A beginner wondering what to do next.. | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm a total beginner.. but very enthused to get into windsurfing. Just took my first two windsurfing ... A: Hey Dave, During your practice time, be sure to work on the basics that you have already learned. ... | |
| weight to litre of board | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: just moved to Corfu and fancied taking up windsurfing again. Its been 6 years since last time and ... A: Hey Paul, If you are still in the beginner/low intermediate stages, you should look for something ... | |
| alpha mast track | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I am having the same problem as a poster from 2009- The mast track is missing some parts to keep the ... A: Hey Jeremy, I have no resources for old Alpha parts other than ebay. Also, not knowing what parts ... | |
| Bic Board | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I've been given an old 13ft bic board, mast & boom. From reading your notes it looks like I need a ... A: Hey Jeff, The mast base for that board is a board specific base and are no longer made. They are ... | |
| sale of surf boards | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: Roommate left some surf board with full sails and wet suits. He is traveling and wants to stay over ... A: Hey Jo, Sorry to say that resale value on older windsurf gear is not what people expect. Much of ... | |
| Weight versus voloume | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I used to windsurf some 10 years ago level level 2 instructor. Totally lost touch with the sport, ... A: Hey Mike, A board with volume around 160ltr would probably work well for you. As you get your ... | |
| Sail for Pandera | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I've read some of your responses - great! I'm wondering about replacing the sail on my Mistral ... A: Hey Greg, For the size of the board you will probably want to have something around the same size. ... | |
| Broken mast base | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I have an old (24years i guess) mistral maui. Yesterday i went surfing and the mastbase broke (the ... A: Hey Oystein, Those parts are not made any more. Ebay is one of the few places you might be able to ... | |
| Windlover's answers to rigging | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: Windlover - My son was given a used but in EXCELLENT condition Mistral Pandera. We are experienced ... A: Hey Bill, I guess it is set up different for viewers than for me. You will need to go to the dates ... | |
| mast base | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: i have a ca. 2000 bic rhumba 160 liters i think. during a move, i lost the bottom part of the mast ... A: Hey Steve, Here is a link that should have the parts you need to get your Bic back on the water if ... | |
| Sliding mast plug | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Mistral Malibu. The plug where you attach the base of the mast to the board is on a ... A: Hey Chad, At the aft end of the slider track, there should be a lever that will flip up. Normally, ... | |
| Islander Sailboard (Again) | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: Forgive me for asking multiple questions, but I had a revelation with the board that might help you. ... A: Hey Susannah, I have no idea if a sunfish mast can attach to a windsurf board. First, you would ... | |
| Islander Sailboard | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: So I did exactly what you say NOT to do--I just bought some old windsurfing gear and am missing some ... A: Hey Susannah, You are missing what is called the 'mast base'. On those older boards, they were all ... | |
| Parts and Procedure for houglass replacement for Alpha 215 RS | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a used Alpha 215RS and wanted to get a spare hourglass and need some advice. I have ... A: Hey Mitch, You will need a couple of tools. For the bottom pin, clamp it into a vise with something ... | |
| old windsurf board & new mast | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: It's a Magnum...not even sure who made it. I also have some new boards and new rigs. I would like ... A: Hey Jeff, If you don't have the original mast base that was designed specifically for that board, ... | |
| How the fin works | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to gain a better understanding of how the fin works, in terms of basic ... A: Hey Franco, A fin is very similar to an airplane wing in the way a wind lifts the plane. The ... | |
| Where to windsurf in October. | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I want to go someplace special to windsurf in mid-October for our 25th anniversary. I ... A: Hey George, Congrats on 25 years. Hawaii, Maui specifically is probably the best place for wind in ... | |
| Rigging Hobie Alpsh 6.0 | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I bought an old windsurfing board. Need some help rigging. How do I rig the boom to the mast. ... A: Hey Don, For all your rigging instructions, go to my previous answers and look on Page 7 near the ... | |
| Rigging | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I have to make do with an oldish 5.9 sail for medium-light winds, as an alternative to my 7.5, on my ... A: Hey Franco, When the sail makers design a sail, the recommended rigging is for wind minimum to wind ... | |
| 87-93 Bic Hard Rock | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I have just purchased a complete bic hard rock i found this board and sail for a steal and ... A: Hey Riley, I'm guessing you are needing a mast base. But, you will need a base with a pin that will ... | |
| Top sail rotattion | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I have tried out a newly purchased 7.5 no-cam Ezzy Freeride sail. I am using a makeshift aluminum ... A: Hey Franco, The stopper on the top of your mast is a plug designed to keep water out of your mast. ... | |
| Top sail rotattion | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I have tried out a newly purchased 7.5 no-cam Ezzy Freeride sail. I am using a makeshift aluminum ... A: Hey Franco, Ezzy sails really want to be on the proper mast. It should be the proper length and ... | |
| Alpha 120 F kit / parts.. | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: Just bought the above at a garage clearance, but it looks like the bit that fixes the mast to the ... A: Hey Peter, The Alpha may have a specific mast base that will only work on that board. Very common ... | |
| F2 PARTS | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I NEED AT LEAST 2 FOOTSTRAPS FOR A F2 STRATO. IF NOT AVAILABLE, DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW ... A: Hey Tony, I don't know if just filling in the void with epoxy and then screwing into the epoxy ... | |
| F2 PARTS | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I NEED AT LEAST 2 FOOTSTRAPS FOR A F2 STRATO. IF NOT AVAILABLE, DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW ... A: Hey Tony, If there are already holes in your board for footstraps, then any new footstrap will ... | |
| O'Brien Freestyle2 mast base | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: So like everyone else getting free boards to ride I ended up with one that does not have a mast ... A: Hey Mac, It would be a shame to have such a nice old rig and not be able to use it so I'm sending ... | |
| Mistral One Design u joint and mast base | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I have just buy a Mistral one design board from a friend because i want to get started with this ... A: Hey Charly, There are a couple of things I need you to check to determine what you will need to get ... | |
| mast base | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: Hey! First off thanks so much, you guys are great for doing this! I have a question about a mast ... A: Hey Kyle, I believe I understand what you are needing. The key to getting you back on the water is ... | |
| Bic Dufour Sailboard ( early 1980 ) | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for someone who still sells either parts or parts that will fit the Bic Dufour ... A: Hey Mark, I don't know of any place that sells old Bic parts. The only suggestion I have is ebay or ... | |
| planing | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: how do i get planing then move into the straps A: Hey Joe, I could spend a lot of time explaining it to you but here is a link that will give you ... | |
| used boards, sails, booms | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have alot of windsurfing gearand need to sell it. Could you please price out the following: 1. ... A: Hey Rob, It would be very hard for me to price your gear. Value of used gear varies greatly with ... | |
| fin question? | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sea Trend hybrid approx. 10ft. It has a place for three fins. I am just starting to ... A: Hey Rob, One fin in the center on the Sea Trend will work just fine. The othe two slots use what ... | |
| Mast Track | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I am making an inquiry into the following mast track: ... A: Hey Edward, If just the base was the only thing broken you could have replaced the rubber ... | |
| fins and daggerboards | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a Mistral Equipe and want a really decent fin on it. I haven't windsurfed in twenty ... A: Hey Louis, That fin should work fairly well on that board. I use a 15" fin on a '91 Equipe with ... | |
| Curtis Hawk | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: What do you think? I need to find a boom and any other rigings? and the seam on one side is open ... A: Hey Lee, That board is from the early '80's and well past it's prime. You might get someone to buy ... | |
| What fin type do I need? | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I bought an old bic sports windsurf board that is about 10.5ft long. It's missing the rear fin and ... A: Hey Ryan, There is only one fin type that will work on your board but there are three different ... | |
| The Deviator | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have just ordered a new Tabou Rocket 145 LTD and I don't want to take any chances of breaking ... A: Hey Franco, If you look closely at how the Deviator mounts, you will see that you will only lose ... | |
| The Deviator | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have just ordered a new Tabou Rocket 145 LTD and I don't want to take any chances of breaking ... A: Hey Franco, Two bolt mast bases are highly recommended by the makers of the Deviator. It has ... | |
| tc runner | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: do you know where i could get hold of some flexable mast base joints for my old and recently ... A: Hey Gareth, Go to this site for all the mast base parts you will need. www.chinooksailing.com You ... | |
| F2 Strato | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased an F2 Strato windsurfer that is unusable at it sits. The sail and board and ... A: Hey Kyle, What you need is a 'mast base' and probably a 'mast extension'. A mast extension allows ... | |
| Sail size | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I am getting a Tabou Rocket 145 STD board shortly . So far, I have been using an oldish but still ... A: Hey Franco, The rule of thumb for sail size between sails is something like this; 4.5-6.0 ~ 1/2m2 ... | |
| Ezzy sails | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I wonder if you can offer any comments on the Ezzy Sails, particularly the Ezzy Freeride 3 ( 2009) ... A: Hey Franco, I've never sailed any RRD sails so can't give you much input on them. They have only ... | |
| possible board purchase | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Hey I started windsurfing last summer on a 1986 windsurfer. It was a bit of a tank and I am looking ... A: Hey Kerry, Congrats on learning to windsurf but be forewarned, windsurfing is addicting :). That ... | |
| Disconnect mast from board... | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I just bought two older long boards at a yard sale they're both Mistral. One has a peddle release ... A: Hey Charles, There should be some type of paddle on the board that will release the track so that ... | |
| footstraps & lessons | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited a HiFly 320FX longboard(?) from a neighbor. I am going to take it to a friends ... A: Hey Chris, You can find footstraps at many online stores or any windsurf shop. Check out ... | |
| Battens and mast | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I started windsurfing last year and bought my own gear a couple of months ago. I have got North ... A: Hey Andrej, I'm guessing the main problem is your mast. The North sail wants a 430 with a stiffness ... | |
| O'Brien parts | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for O'Brien Sailboard parts. I need centerboard,mast mount and extension. Thank you A: Hey Jack, The best I can suggest is to check ebay. Also check craigslist near you and also in ... | |
| windsurfing startet | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I am a new comer in wind surfing! never done it before,,,here is who I am: I am now at 52 years old, ... A: Hey Sam, You will want to start on a longer, wider board. Some of the beginner boards out there ... | |
| Bic e-Rock Wind Range | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: What are the best sail sizes for the Electric Rock? I am about 180 lbs and have used 4.0 to 7.0 on ... A: Hey Jay, The E-Rock is about 9' 10" and if I recall, around 125-130ltrs. I've sailed anything from ... | |
| Surfing | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Could you answer some questions for me about surfing, or is your area of expertise only on ... A: Hey Tabitha, I sorry that I can't help you with your surfing questions. I'm strictly a windsurfer. ... | |
| Windsurfer Board Repair | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I accidently put a 1/4 inch puncture hole below the rocker line in my HyFly Magnum (Polyprophlene) ... A: Hey Hugh, I've included a link to order Ding Stick. A two part epoxy that is very easy to use. Just ... | |
| Replace mast track | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I need to replace the mast track for an old Alpha Comptec board, the thing is parts for those boards ... A: Hey Cesar, If you were able to remove the old track (ie; the pic) by removing some screws, it ... | |
| Powerbox - wedge and slot dimensions | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: would you happen to know what are the standard Powerbox fin wedge and board fin slot dimensions? Any ... A: Hey Mladen, I'm not sure of the actual size specs and I can't seem to find them posted on some of ... | |
| Windsurfing | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I tried windsurfing over the summer and i loved it, so i went on craigslist and i just picked up 4 ... A: Hey Brock, The part that attaches the mast to the board is called the 'mast base'. Some sails may ... | |
| Rail design and upwind | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I am at an early intermediate stage and I am undecided whether to buy a Taboo Rocket 145 or a ... A: Hey Franco, Overall the Taboo Rocket gets the better reviews. I've not sailed either board but all ... | |
| Getting into the back straps | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: please assist if possible. I regard myself as an average slalom sailor yet in 20+ knots I cant seem ... A: Hey Rob, The big key to making jibes in chop and higher winds is BEND YOUR KNEES! As you start ... | |
| sailbord size | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: is there a calculation for own weight vs minimum litres to be able to uphaul in light winds? I have ... A: Hey Jim, It will depend upon the average range of the light winds that you will be sailing in. If ... | |
| sail size | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: how do I avoid the board from going up wind when I move back to get in the straps? Thank you ... A: Hey Eddy, Great to hear that you are advancing your skills and that the advice you found on this ... | |
| Floatation of board | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm 83Kg. What is the lowest amount of volume in litres of board, to keep me floating on it even in ... A: Hey Roman, I don't think that a 97L board will float you in very light or no wind conditions. Even ... | |
| Intermediate board | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I am still gathering info for my next intermediate board. I am now convinced that a 160 lts would be ... A: Hey Franco, As far as matching your sails to the three boards you mention, the sail range of the ... | |
| Board volume | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Please find my sincere appreciation for the quality of the answers you provide! I am a lightweight ... A: Hey Christian, So many factors affect planing, board volume, width, sail size, sailor size, ... | |
| old bord picture | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: Yes, hi, I have spent a few hours now trying to find a picture of my board. I need it to give to the ... A: Hey Colin, Not knowing the exact make and model of your boards will make identifying them fairly ... | |
| windsurfing | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: how do I avoid the board from going up wind when I move back to get in the straps? Thank you ... A: Hey Eddy, If you are able to get on a plane in 15mph winds, then your advanced footstrap position ... | |
| Volume and planing | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: Concerning the Fanatic Shark 145 lts, somebody has commented in one of the Forums that , while it ... A: Hey Franco, There is an old adage that says 'Once on a plane, you should be able to stay on a ... | |
| windsurfing | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: how do I avoid the board from going up wind when I move back to get in the straps? Thank you ... A: Hey Eddy, It would seem that with the shorter lines, you are sheeting the sail in more, which ... | |
| Intermediate board | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I am in a process of gathering information in view of buying a more intermediate board for next ... A: Hey Franco, 1) With the wider widths of newer boards, stability during uphauling is greatly ... | |
| Intermediate board | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I am in a process of gathering information in view of buying a more intermediate board for next ... A: Hey Franco, You say that you are in the early stages of planning on your Rio 180ltr. You also say ... | |
| F2 Boom rigging | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I just got a really old windsurfing system. Its an F2. The boom does not have a clamp on it and ... A: Hey Jeff, Didn't get your photo but I did get your feedback. Thanks for the kudos. I fully ... | |
| mistral | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: Really enjoy reading your posts and learned a lot. Like others, returning to w/surfing at 50after ... A: Hey Kevin, Most of the newer boards, even a 2001 are quite a bit wider and a bit shorter than ... | |
| F2 Boom rigging | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I just got a really old windsurfing system. Its an F2. The boom does not have a clamp on it and ... A: Hey Jeff, Here is how to rig your sail. I'm also including an answer from a similar question that ... | |
| Getting into the back straps | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: please assist if possible. I regard myself as an average slalom sailor yet in 20+ knots I cant seem ... A: Hey Rob, There could be a few reasons for your dilemma. You could be waiting too long to switch ... | |
| foot straps | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: how do I avoid the board from going up wind when I move back to get in the straps? Thank you ... A: Hey Eddy, Strap positions are usually designed for different levels of sailors or the type of ... | |
| windsurfing | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: how do I avoid the board from going up wind when I move back to get in the straps? Thank you A: Hey Eddy, For starters, head the board offwind to increase board speed. While doing this, sheet in ... | |
| Volume and planing | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to know if, all being equal, a higher volume board planes more easily than a lower volume ... A: Hey Franco, Pumping the sail is a way to increase board speed to help the board get on a plane ... | |
| boom / mast knot | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I have just been given a free board, sail & misc parts. It is an old Hifly 300. I windsurfed once ... A: Hey Tim, I'll refer you to a previous question where I have written rigging down in detail. On page ... | |
| Volume and planing | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to know if, all being equal, a higher volume board planes more easily than a lower volume ... A: Hey Franco, How easily a board planes is different than how soon a board will plane. Your scenario ... | |
| Triming & foots straps | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: Hey There - the board I'm sailing is a 145L Jp and have 8.0 V6. Am finding it difficult to steer ... A: Hey Adman, For starters, you probably have the mast too far back for the conditions. This puts the ... | |
| Replacement mast base | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I "inherited" a 1980s Shark by Wayler windsurfer that is in better than average shape. I am an total ... A: Hey Peter, About the only place you will find old Wayler parts is ebay or Craigslist. With the type ... | |
| Hobie Alpha | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I just picked up a Hobie Alpha wind surfer at a local tag sale. I'd like to find/replace the insert ... A: Hey Joe, I believe that you are missing a lever that would go on the front part of the piece with ... | |
| universal joint | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I hope you had a good vacation! I recently purchased a BIC F2 windsurfer. My son-in-law and I had ... A: Hey Steve, Yes, you can use either a mechanical or rubber universal joint. The threaded inserts on ... | |
| o'brien sensation windsurfer | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Inherited O'Brien Sensation windsurfer from late 1980's. It's missing part(s) to connect mast to ... A: Hey Ann, Your board is still very usable and getting the parts you need are readily available. Go ... | |
| Harness and foot-straps | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions: 1. Harness lines position on boom. With a 5.9 sail and a 220 cm ... A: Hey Franco, All references to location of harness lines are based upon the front of the boom being ... | |
| Harness and foot-straps | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions: 1. Harness lines position on boom. With a 5.9 sail and a 220 cm ... A: Hey Franco, There could be a few different reasons why you are getting pulled so hard while trying ... | |
| Mistral Garda base attachment question | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I picked up a good used Mistral Garda recently. It has the 8mm female threaded U-joint which ... A: Hey Matt, I forgot that some of the older systems had the spring clip retainer vs. a nut. Sounds ... | |
| Mistral Garda base attachment question | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I picked up a good used Mistral Garda recently. It has the 8mm female threaded U-joint which ... A: Hey Matt, You seem to have the system figured out fairly well. The top section of the mast base ... | |
| windsurfing lessons | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find windsurfing lessons in MA, NH, or RI (I live in Boston). The thing is that most ... A: Hey Roman, Not sure how to help you with lessons if the local shops have already quit. Seems like ... | |
| Broken Mistral part. Where can I get a replacement? | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I've attached a picture of the part. My windsurf set-up is rather old, and this plastic piece ... A: Hey Peter, You may be able to find a replacement tailpiece at chinooksailing.com, or ... | |
| value '89 Mistral Ventura LCS? | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: Cleaning out the garage of 20+ years, we have a near-mint condition (ok, salt stains on straps, etc) ... A: Hey Dan, The value of your board will depend upon the amount of gear for sale near you, the amount ... | |
| beginner equipment? | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: my son is 13 and newly interested in sailing (since he tried it this summer) - I figured windsurfing ... A: Hey Kristine, The differences between a small sail boat and a windsurfer are not much. A sail boat ... | |
| guide | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Is there a basic guide out there for rigging an older Kerma board? My friend was given one and we ... A: Hey Rob, There are no specific guides out there that I know of. There are two questions that I have ... | |
| Mistral maui mastbase | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday i went surfing and the mastbase broke the rubber thing. I just tryed to find a new one on ... A: Hey Joost, If all you have broken is the rubber hourglass (universal joint or u-joint), you can ... | |
| harware | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: i am about to begin windsurfing - i have picked up a keppler board with a mast fitting which slides ... A: Hey Dan, It sounds like you have an adjustable mast track. There should be some type of mechanism ... | |
| sail battens | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I windsurfed around 30 years ago for a short time and liked it. Recently I picked up an older (87) ... A: Hey Marty, You will need to measure the batten pockets to determine the size battens you will need. ... | |
| Value of JP board | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I've got a 2001 JP Australia Freeride surfboard that I'd like to sell, but because I don't do ... A: Hey Irene, It is hard for me to put a value on your board for a variety of reasons; Your location ... | |
| Board upgrade | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: By the end of this season, ( also thanks to your advice !) I think I'll have improved enough to ... A: Hey Franco, To consider moving to a smaller board, have these techniques dialed in fairly well; ... | |
| wayler parts | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I have an OLD Wayler board with a rubber strap on the dagger to pull it out or rotate it. is there ... A: Hey Dan, They quit making Wayler boards back in the mid to late 80's. The only advice I can give on ... | |
| how do i set up my windsurfer | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I just got a wind surf board a and all the accesories. but i dont know how to put it together. I ... A: Hey Shaun, I'm attaching an image that shows all the basic parts of a windsurfing rig. Just match ... | |
| choosing the right size board | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm sure this question has been tackled many times. I have never seen a chart telling how many ... A: Hey Ryan, The reason there isn't a chart detailing how much volume will float a certain weight is ... | |
| Luff Size and mast size | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a new Gaastra 6.0 sail . The luff size is 450 and i have also a mast 460 . Since now i have ... A: Hey Costas, Cutting a mast is always my very last recommendation. You need to check a few things to ... | |
| Tuned in | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: .... Some days when I am windsurfing I am dialed in. The sail feels light and responsive, I can gain ... A: Hey Evan, It is fairly common to have great days and off days. The off days could be your rigging, ... | |
| windsurf parts | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have two older boards, a Neil Pryde and a Kepper 304. Both have the part that is flixible and ... A: Hey Gerry, If the rubber hourglass part (u-joint) is broken, they are easily replaceable. If any of ... | |
| Windsurfing | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I used to windsurf a lot when I was a teenager 10+ years ago. I now moved to Hawaii and wanted to ... A: Hey Iovo, You definitely have too small of a sail for an 80ltr board in less than 20mph winds. For ... | |
| Harness and foot-straps | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: A couple of questions about foot-straps and harness. Over the last few outings, my sailing skills ... A: Hey Franco, Nothing wrong with your footstraps. Your footstraps should be very adjustable. Start ... | |
| Bic Windsurfer | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: You mention that after market parts are available for an old bic board. I need the rubber hour glass ... A: Hey Rick, You can find replacement u-joints at www.chinooksailing.com, www.oceanairsports.com, or ... | |
| size of board and sail | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I was reading many question and answers –learn a lot from them and think that I might need smaller ... A: Hey Maria, A 6.0 should work well for you and your son for light winds and up to 20kts. Your next ... | |
| fixing mast foot position | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: We have a couple of very old Mistral boards (e.g. 15-20yrs!) that are in great shape due to lack of ... A: Hey Jane, There are two types of moveable mast tracks. They both use a small pedal that when pushed ... | |
| size of board and sail | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I was reading many question and answers –learn a lot from them and think that I might need smaller ... A: Hey Maria, A board with 160 ltrs will float you a bit better during lulls or light winds. It would ... | |
| Hifly Windsurfing board | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have the chance to get a Hifly 320 Fun 60. The numbers on top were 15024 & 6230480385. It is 25" ... A: Hey Benson, The volume of that board is 320ltrs which is more than enough to float you and any size ... | |
| Starboard Start Windsurfer | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a Starboard Start windsurfer that is about 5-8 years old and I have lost the centerboard. Do ... A: Hey Paul, I would start with emailing Starboard directly to see if they have them available. You ... | |
| What to Buy | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have just started getting into windsurfing and i love it. I have taken lessons and i have rented a ... A: Hey Brian, There are so many boards out there it is hard for me to recommend a specific brand or ... | |
| What to Buy | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have just started getting into windsurfing and i love it. I have taken lessons and i have rented a ... A: Hey Brian, A few things to consider are; your location, predominant winds, your current abilities ... | |
| Extending my sail quiver | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: When I bought my kit I got a JP X-cite Ride 130 L ES and a 6.0 m2 Gaastra Echo. I was recently ... A: Hey Jon, When you get above a 6.0 sail, the change in sizes usually is 1.5 vs. 1.0 when go below ... | |
| Vinta - need fin | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: We are searching for a fin that got broken off our sailboard and have come up with nothing while ... A: Hey Tom, If you pull out the broken part of your fin from the fin box and look at it, it may still ... | |
| Vinta - need fin | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: We are searching for a fin that got broken off our sailboard and have come up with nothing while ... A: Hey Tom, Your fin uses the same type of fin box that the fin in my picture uses. There are many ... | |
| Vinta - need fin | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: We are searching for a fin that got broken off our sailboard and have come up with nothing while ... A: Hey Tom, The question here is 'What type of fin do you need?' There are various types of fin boxes ... | |
| Mistral mast track | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have got 2 x mistral longboards a Competition and Pandrea. They are complete with the proper mast ... A: Hey Chris, You are not doing anything wrong, it is just something that happens with that particular ... | |
| windsurfer assessment | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Tiga board. The ultra light white board is about 12 1/2 feet long by about 25" wide, says ... A: Hey Mike, Your rig is not too advanced for a beginner. It is a longboard designed for course racing ... | |
| Weight and Board Volume | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have another question about weight and board volume. I am currently sailing with a 150 L board and ... A: Hey Anna, Deciding between 100L and 110L would depend on two factors, your size and your ability to ... | |
| Mistral Mast Track | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Just got a Mistral Competition off E-bay and the track is shot. I know people convert the adjustable ... A: Hey Tim, I only know of two places that may have the Mistral parts you are looking for. ... | |
| help? total and complete newb | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: Ok so little back history..i have only windsurfed once in my life last summer on vacation and had a ... A: Hey Sarah, There should be two ropes on the boom (handle), one to get the boom attached to the mast ... | |
| Sail size | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have recently bought a Severne Focus 8.5 sail for my Starboard Rio, after noticing that the 7.6 ... A: Hey Franco, Now that you have figured out how to make the board go fast with the 8.5, now it is ... | |
| one follow up | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Windlover, thanks for all the info. I was succesful rigging the sail to mast base. More followups.. ... A: Hey Scott, Sorry about missing your ? Mast height will be adjusted using the mast base/extension. ... | |
| 5 follow up questions re: Mistral rigging | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Windlover, thanks for all the info. I was succesful rigging the sail to mast base. More followups.. ... A: Hey Scott, #1 & #4 With sail on mast and some downhaul, stand the mast up and hold it close to you. ... | |
| Wind patterns | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Windlover, a bit of a meteorology question if you happen to know much about it, I have found that ... A: Aaron, As with any forecast, the weathermen are always 50% right and 50% wrong. Wind forecasting ... | |
| rigging Mistral Ventura LCS | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Just picked up a used board, sails, rigging,etc. here in Vermont. It's been about 20 years since I ... A: Hey Scott, I've looked at your pics and I'll start with the mast base. The blue sleeve is a mast ... | |
| Thanks and new board | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: firstly having read loads of questions you have answered here i believe you need a well deserved big ... A: Hey David, Congrats on starting a new sport and thanks for the kudos. Any of the boards you ... | |
| Old obrien sensation fin mounting system? | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: but do not have the skeg fin on the back. Is it still possible to buy one and what type of mounting ... A: Hey Ryan, Your board will use a standard type fin known as 'A' box, US box, or Chinook. Readily ... | |
| rigging Mistral Ventura LCS | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: Just picked up a used board, sails, rigging,etc. here in Vermont. It's been about 20 years since I ... A: Hey Scott, Some pictures would help as you don't mention whether it is a clamp on or tie on boom. ... | |
| New Sail | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a old Mistral Super Light board that came with a Mistral 6.3 Progress Line sail. The sail is ... A: Hey Mike, The look of sails is just the difference in technology from then until now. New sails ... | |
| How to tie down board on car | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about how to tie down a board on top of a car. I have a rather bulky board, 2008 ... A: Hey Chris, Soft racks work fine for lightweight surfboards and small sailboards but you should ... | |
| Obrien mast base | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I have an O'Brien sail board from the late 80's (approx 1988 or 89). I cannot find the mast base. ... A: Hey Sue, There is a standard mast base that works on all boards with a standard mast track. It will ... | |
| running ropes on the sail | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a wind surf board its pretty old and very large.I've just moved from texas to s.carolina.I've ... A: Hey Kimberly, I don't think that S.C. requires any licensing on windsurfers so you should be ... | |
| running ropes on the sail | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: i have a wind surf board its pretty old and very large.I've just moved from texas to ... A: Hey Kimberly, South Carolina has good windsurfing memories for me. It is where I first learned how ... | |
| OBrien Polylite Plus | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm an old guy just looking for something easy to enjoy windsurfing a little. I'd also like for it ... A: Hey Tom, The board you mention would be a decent beginner board as long as all the parts are there. ... | |
| Replacement daggerboard | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a HiFly Primo board, needing a daggerboard. I've heard that a daggerboard from a Mistral ... A: Hey Paul, Sorry to say that I can't help you much with this one. Best I can say is call The-House ... | |
| Luff does not rotate around the mast. | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I have just tried out my brand new Severne Focus 8.5 sail yesterday.While noticing a remarkable ... A: Hey Franco, The mast-top you found should work fine. You are correct in using the base extension to ... | |
| Luff does not rotate around the mast. | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have just tried out my brand new Severne Focus 8.5 sail yesterday.While noticing a remarkable ... A: Hey Franco, When the luff on the sail calls for 490 and you use a 460 mast and 26cm of extension, ... | |
| HiFly 300 universal joint (broken tendon) | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I read your response to another person's question about a broken tendon in their universal joint for ... A: Hey Tom, I have no sources for new tendons like the one you are looking for. If your board has a ... | |
| weight | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: What is the ideal weight for a wind surfer? Is it important to be of one particular physique to surf ... A: Hey Dash, There really isn't any specific weight that makes an 'ideal' windsurfer. In the pro ranks ... | |
| THow to attach boom to mast on old bic board | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I was given an old Bic board and have all the parts. One item, an 8 inch loop of black rop with a ... A: Hey Frank, The loop with the red ball is what you need to get the boom on the mast. Here's how; ... | |
| North sail | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Just bought North Volcano sail 6.3 (Not sure of age) Could you advise what size mast i need cheers ... A: Hey Brian, There should be some information printed on the bottom of the sail. Should list boom, ... | |
| Misral long board | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a Mistral longboard aproc 1998, but I can't figure what the model it is. Attached is a ... A: Hey Alex, I'm fairly sure that that board is a One Design. There were a couple of years that they ... | |
| Bic 250 windsurfer | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: The is a bic windsurfer 250 for sale by me for $75.00 and its suposed to be six years old. I that ... A: Hey Nick, Really old is probably not what you want. The rig you are looking at seems to be in good ... | |
| Windsurfing help please! | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm 150 lbs and have 2 boards, a 160L bic techno and a 115L mistral syncro; I also have a range of ... A: Hey Lloyd, A couple of things that could be causing your dilemma is mast position and sail size for ... | |
| Bic 250 windsurfer | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: The is a bic windsurfer 250 for sale by me for $75.00 and its suposed to be six years old. I that ... A: Hey Nick, With the limited info given, it is hard to determine what the board exactly is and ... | |
| windsurfing | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I have recently been looking into windsurfing. I don't know much about it, but I would really like ... A: Hey Jeremy, You are going to be looking for a board with a higher volume (more floatation) for ... | |
| Techniques | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: As usual, whatever I learn by practising in summer gets promptly forgotten after almost 6 months of ... A: Hey Franco, When referring to sailing direction based on using a clock system, 12 would be where ... | |
| leaving vent plugs in place? | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: For some reason I feel leery about tightening vent plugs to only "quarter-turn tight"...especially ... A: Hey Max, Some boards are made from materials that tend to offgas for a period of time and are also ... | |
| Techniques | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: As usual, whatever I learn by practising in summer gets promptly forgotten after almost 6 months of ... A: Hey Franco, 1. When steering the board, just remember this simple formula; - To go offwind, sail ... | |
| Windsurf board repairs | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: having just started to use my own equipment regularly I have begun to wonder: What to do if my board ... A: Hey Jon, I would hope that you are cautious enough to not crash into any rocks but things can and ... | |
| sails, footstrap holes etc. | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions: I would like to replace an old np v8 8.4m sail. I liked the power and shape ... A: Hey Pat, There are so many sails out there that I have never sailed that it would be hard to ... | |
| mistral bermuda windsurfer | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have mistral bermuda windsurfer but i dont know how to put it together is there a manual I think ... A: Hey Maricio, I don't think you will be able to find a manual anywhere. I will try to walk you ... | |
| UJ on Mistral Bermuda | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Hey Windlover, Just bought my second used windsurf on Craigslist. Nice condition Mistral Bermuda, ... A: Hey Jake, I didn't get the link to your photos but I think I can answer your question without the ... | |
| Mistral competition | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have just been given a Mistral Comp but with no mast foot. It has a slider track with one hole. In ... A: Hey Chris, Most of the Mistral slider tracks had two holes in the slider. One used a specific type ... | |
| Mast foot | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: due to having a young family i havent been able to get my windsurfer out in recent years.But as ... A: Hey John, The best I can offer is to check ebay and your local craigslist. I have yet to find a ... | |
| I have a new beginner board for sale. | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Fanatic Viper 160 liter board with a Maui 5.6 sail carbon mast I want to sell. Do you ... A: Hey Kristi, I would suggest that you list it on your local craigslist or ebay. If you list on ebay, ... | |
| windsurfer parts | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I have the opportunity to pick up a Fanatic Club (not sure what model) for free, but it is missing ... A: Hey Stacy, The Fanatic Club is an older board that was a fairly decent board in it's day. Mainly ... | |
| Waist harness vs. PFD | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: Aloha Windlover, I've read many of your comments over the last year and you've always seemed ... A: Hey Jon, Waist harnesses tend to be recommended due to being easier to hook in and out than seat ... | |
| Waist harness vs. PFD | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: Aloha Windlover, I've read many of your comments over the last year and you've always seemed ... A: Hey Jon, On the sizing issue, I guess NP makes their PFD's to fit a wider variety of people instead ... | |
| Waist harness vs. PFD | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: Aloha Windlover, I've read many of your comments over the last year and you've always seemed ... A: Hey Jon, I'm not sure how NP sizes their PFD's but my guess that you may be on the right track ... | |
| Windsurfing mast foot | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I found your website during a search for a O'Brien Mast Foot. Like a lot of people I found an old ... A: Hey Daniel, There are only two sizes of mast diameter and yours would be considered a standard size ... | |
| upgrading equipment for a small sailor | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I’ve perused your site and love all the advice- I have a situation similar to those getting back ... A: Hey Lisa, Your mast should work for a sail up to a 6.0-6.5 if your extension is a taller one. For ... | |
| Another old guy rediscovering windsurfing | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I learned to sail at the Gorge and still have all the high wind stuff (Mistral Stinger) in the ... A: Hey Peter, The newer shapes of boards is that they are wider, shorter, and more stable than boards ... | |
| I bought an old board | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I bought an old board for $50 at a garage sale. I've always wanted to try it but not much of it ... A: Hey Zara, A Bic Melody should have a standard mast track and it will be easy for you to get the ... | |
| Mistral mast base | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Mistral Malibu that a friend gave to me a long time ago. I brought it out cause my wife ... A: Hey John, I could probably make some sense of what you are saying but a picture would be the best ... | |
| Junior sail size | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: We have just started windsurfing and are looking to buy a junior rig for the kids but am having ... A: Hey Maggie, Most sail makers are producing sails for junior sailors. They are a bit different than ... | |
| Mistral Pandera Volume | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Mistral Pandera that I am selling and was asked what is the volume / liters of the ... A: Hey Joe, Sometimes there will be a small sticker on the board telling the volume and such but not ... | |
| diy sail | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: i'm making a sail for my mountian board, the mast is a fishing rod(seems to be holding) the sail ... A: Hey Jonny, Kudo's to you for attempting to make your own sail. I hope it works out for you. Not too ... | |
| Mistral mast | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: Just bought a used Mistral SST with a Rushwind sail. We don't have a mast and have no idea what to ... A: Hey Gary, A sail that small should have an adjustable head cap. When you slide a mast through the ... | |
| Mistral mast | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: Just bought a used Mistral SST with a Rushwind sail. We don't have a mast and have no idea what to ... A: Hey Gary, On the bottom of the sail you should find some information that gives you mast stiffness ... | |
| value of used wayler sailboard | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Can you give me a ballpark estimate on the value of a used wayler sailboard without seeing it? the ... A: Hey Lisa, Sorry to say that your old Wayler is not worth much. You could list it for a $100 but ... | |
| Old vs new | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I keep hearing about the differences between "old-school" and new boards. I'm an intermediate with ... A: Hey Anawan, Some of the differences will be noticed based on your experience level. The newer ... | |
| mistral base | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have an old mistral superlight and need a mast base for it. If and when I find or fabricate one, ... A: Hey Mike, Does your superlight have the old style mast base system that is just two holes in the ... | |
| Old windsurfer looking to get back into it | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: When in my 20's I used to windsurf a lot on a mistral tarifa and screamer and absolutely loved it. ... A: Hey Jon, The Tarifa and Screamers are both great boards, in fact my Screamer is still one of my ... | |
| planing-footstraps | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I am 240lbs, I have been windsurfing a long time, I sail a Starboard Go 170 liters, in 15-25 winds ... A: Hey Al, My guess is that when you start trying to move back to the footstraps, you are tilting the ... | |
| progression board for beginner | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I just took windsurfing lessons in Maui with my girlfriend while on vacation. We loved it! We ... A: Hey Karl, The 165 is a board that you both would grow into and still enjoy as a light wind board ... | |
| Windsurfing | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm want to learn to windsurf but I'm a big guy 250-260. Do they have equipment to support someone ... A: Hey Kepper, Check the online shops listed on windsurfmag.com under links. Look at their ... | |
| Windsurfing | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm want to learn to windsurf but I'm a big guy 250-260. Do they have equipment to support someone ... A: Hey Kepper, There is equipment to support just about any size person. The key is the desire to ... | |
| Which volume board is for me. | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in the Fanatic Viper; I used to WS about 20 years ago, and could balance and tack ... A: Hey Paul, Great to hear you are getting back into sailing and want your kids to learn too. The ... | |
| Need mast base for OBrien windsurfer | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: Need a mast base for old O'Brien (Coleman) Windsurfer to connect mast to board. Round hole in board ... A: Hey Skip, I wish I could help you more but I have no resources for old O'Brien parts other than ... | |
| surf near piers | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering why surfing hot spots are usually next to a long fishing pier? Usually on the left ... A: Hey Mike, It's not that they groom the ocean floors but sometimes there are piling supports that ... | |
| Sail Stays for 1987 Bic Sailboard | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: Hey Windlover... I'm 52 now and in better shape than I was 15 years ago, and have this 1987 Bic ... A: Hey Frank, If you are anywhere near a windsurf shop, take the sail in and they should be able to ... | |
| windsurf mast top | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I have been given a 6.2 sail which only has a non- adjustable webbing strap at the top. Can you tell ... A: Hey Jo, I'm not quite sure I understand the problem. It sounds like your sail has a top that is NOT ... | |
| Choosing the right equipment | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I want to start windsurfing again, and want to buy a new board/rig. I used to windsurf on a ... A: Hey Alessio, You may find that board a bit less stable than the old longboard but your sailing ... | |
| sizing gear | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: Howdy, two summers ago I purchased a old used board and learned the basics and now want to upgrade. ... A: Hey Grant, There are a few things to consider to help you decide what gear to buy. The first items ... | |
| Older Board Design | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Howdy, I picked up some used (classic) windsurfing equipment. One board is a Windsurfer One Design ... A: Hey Ross, The One Design fin may be difficult to find. Check ebay under windsurf, windsurfer, & ... | |
| A return to windsurfing... | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I am 41 years old, 200 pounds, 6 feet tall, I started windsurfing at 11 years old and won the Quebec ... A: Hey Stephan, Great to hear you are wanting to get back in to windsurfing. If you have been doing a ... | |
| Mistral Maui sailboard | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: do you know how I can contact the manufacturer to see if they are interested in this board for ... A: Hey Carol, I don't think Mistral would want your board. If they have older boards around for ... | |
| sail and board sizes? | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to buy windsurfing equipment. I've learned the basics and consider myself between ... A: Hey Yanko, The rig you describe sounds like it would work fairly well for you. You may have a ... | |
| sail and board sizes? | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to buy windsurfing equipment. I've learned the basics and consider myself between ... A: Hey Yanko, An 8.2 will work fine in your area when the winds are 8-12kts. It would definitely be ... | |
| Questions about my Mistral board | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a Mistral board when I moved to my current house. I'm too small for a board this size ... A: Hey Mel, With everything there and in good shape, my guess is that you could probably get anywhere ... | |
| Naish Icon 120 | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: 'Hope you are well and getting lots time on the water! I am trying to find out the Weight of the ... A: Hey Linda, If the board is 'new' from a dealer, it should come with footstraps and a fin. As for ... | |
| Questions about my Mistral board | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I inherited a Mistral board when I moved to my current house. I'm too small for a board this size ... A: Hey Melanie, It is an older board but sounds like it is still usable. It would work as a light wind ... | |
| Mistral Superlight Competition Centerboard Cover | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: Windlover, Two Questions: I am looking for a replacement for the centerboard cover on my Mistral ... A: Hey Marty, I don't recall for sure whether the Superlights had bottom seals or not. Even with a ... | |
| Mistral Superlight Competition Centerboard Cover | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: Windlover, Two Questions: I am looking for a replacement for the centerboard cover on my Mistral ... A: Hey Marty, As for Q #2, I'm just an old guy that loves to sail, ski, snowboard, & mt. bike. I've ... | |
| Mast Foot type | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I've just decided to get back into windsurfing. I did it a fair bit about 10 years ago, but all with ... A: Hey Jem, Great to hear that you are getting back into sailing. You need to replace the 22mm part ... | |
| WANTED: Old bic board | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: A new board manufacturer explained to me that if I wanted a board for SUP Stand-Up Paddling on VERY ... A: Hey Stephen, Any old windsurfer will work as a SUP board. You can find them on your local ... | |
| Refining hints | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: In view of the forthcoming season and while eagerly awaiting the…. ice to melt on my favourite lake ... A: Hey Franco, For starters, heading upwind right after you have powered up your sail is a very normal ... | |
| Waterstarts | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I am starting in calf deep water. My prob is when I get the sail out of the water I can't stop the ... A: Hey Phil, The key to waterstarting is getting the starting set up right. For starters I think you ... | |
| windsurfing in LA | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: In may and june I will be in LA and I was wondering what the best place would be to do some ... A: Hey Johanna, I've never sailed in the LA area but have read that there are plenty of locations to ... | |
| Planing | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: The season is approaching and I'd like to fine-tune my theory a little bit with your advice. For ... A: Hey Franco, First, Severne sails have gotten good reviews and seem to be a good product for the ... | |
| Fins | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an old, but virtually unused Mistral Shredder (120 liters, I think). It needs a fin. I ... A: Hey Anawan, You will need to look for A box, US box, or Chinook box type fin. Most new fins will be ... | |
| Windrange larger sails/heavy sailor | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to get a larger sail to get me out in lighter winds days. I would like to use my ... A: Hey Adam, The recommended sail sizes for your 145 are 6.0-10.0. With your size and wanting to plane ... | |
| Board size/type and fin selection | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I weigh 200lb and started off with a JP excite 145lt and 6.2m sail. This got me out in 15-25mph ... A: Hey Adam, Some of your wipeout can be attributed to technique and most is probably too big of a ... | |
| Board size/type and fin selection | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I weigh 200lb and started off with a JP excite 145lt and 6.2m sail. This got me out in 15-25mph ... A: Hey Adam, Board size doesn't always relate directly to performance. It is more the board type that ... | |
| mistral parts | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a used mistral board and sail. I discovered the mast base is missing. The board ... A: Hey Mike, Check out oceanairsports.com under Mistral/Parts. Bigwinds.com in the Gorge has lots of ... | |
| O'Brien Windsufer | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I have an O'Brien Competitor Poly Lite Plus windsurfer that's been in my garage for 6 years, from an ... A: Hey Rosemary, Unfortunately there is no blue book pricing for old windsurf gear. It's usually ... | |
| 125L or 135L | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm 85kg and ride an old AHD board 283 - 135L (2yrs sailing) doing well with harness but getting ... A: Hey Mauricio, There are a couple things you can do about getting into the footstraps. First, bear ... | |
| Sail and mast size | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have bought a Neil Pryde Combat 4.5, and as I'm a student - I'm on a budget! Ideally I'd like a ... A: Hey Hollie, I'm not sure if the Combat has an adjustable top on it. If so, a 400 mast should work ... | |
| windsurfing parts | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: i have a windsurfer, my board is a bombora Allgaier system 62, my sail is designed and manufactured ... A: Hey Kim, Check out these parts to see if you can replace your joint with one of these. Depending ... | |
| Windsurfer Rig Part – Broken Tendon (I Think?) | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Windsurfer Rig Part – Broken Tendon (I Think?) Here are pictures of the broken part. The make of ... A: Hey Ismail, This should be a fairly easy fix for you. There should be either a stud w/nut or a bolt ... | |
| buying used complete rig | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm an old liveaboard sailor from Miami. Havent' windsurfed in 12 years. I'm 190lbs, done it maybe ... A: Hey Hamish, The Bic Race Tech boards were a mid-90's board that came in various lengths and ... | |
| first shortboard help | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I have been windsurfing for about 3 months, and have progressed from a massive board to a 140ltr ... A: Hey Oli, Rounding up into the wind is a very common problem when first learning shortboards. ... | |
| mistral sst | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: Hey, I just bought a Mistral SST, its an older board and it didnt come with some parts. I have no ... A: Hey Rami, Look at your slider closely. It should have two holes, one threaded and one with two ... | |
| mistral sst | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: Hey, I just bought a Mistral SST, its an older board and it didnt come with some parts. I have no ... A: Hey Rami, The part for the mast to board is called the mast base. I believe that your board will ... | |
| old mistral parts | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I saw an old answer in which you mentioned knowing some sources for old mistral windsurfer parts. I ... A: Hey Sherman, The two resources I've found for older Mistral parts are oceanairsports.com and ... | |
| Gusty | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: Hi Windlover - is there any truth in the theory that winds tend to be more gusty in the afternoon ... A: Hey Fritz, There is quite a bit of truth to this theory. It may not be true for all areas but for ... | |
| shortboard | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I sold a newly bought Bic Techno 160 last summer because, used as I was to a traditional longboard ... A: Hey Franco, The 9.0 would be a large improvement for power in the lighter winds than the 7.6. You ... | |
| Board and Sail | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I know you must get this question a lot, but I have been windsurfing for a while now and I have a ... A: Hey Laura, If you are going for a new or newer style board, you probably want to get a freeride or ... | |
| Windsurfing Board Size | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: How do you calculate the weight of a Windsurf Board according to weight, if you don't want to water ... A: Hey Anna, What you are looking for is the volume of the board. This determines the amount of ... | |
| Good Board to use | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I weigh about 200lbs, 6ft tall, but very strong and active. I windsurfed using a 360 board for 6 ... A: Hey Andy, The Free Formula boards are designed after the Formula boards which are a race oriented ... | |
| testing stanard | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Have you any idea about boom and mast testing standard ? for example, how weight for extented or ... A: Hey Andre, I do not know what the testing standards are for booms and masts. I do know that they ... | |
| the different between Wave Boom,Slalom Boom Formula Boom and Race Boom | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: Pls advise what is different between Wave Boom,Slalom Boom Formula Boom and Race Boom, thanks in ... A: Hey Andre, The main differences between all of these booms is that they are for specific types of ... | |
| Windsurfing participation in the UK | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I am currently researching windsurfing for coursework, and i need to work out thisWith reference to ... A: Hey Sophie, I have no help for you on this. I have no idea how many windsurfers there are in these ... | |
| Fanatic Club 370 | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have just acquired a Fanatic Club 370 windsurf board from my brother in law. It all seems ... A: Hey Ted, I have yet to find a resource for Fanatic parts. The best advice I can give you is to ... | |
| Mistral Pandera Centerboard | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: You still looking for one? Let me know as I might have one to sell. Thanks, mike A: Hey Mike, I had gotten a ? from another person asking if I knew where to find a Pandera ... | |
| sails | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm interested in buying another sail. I have a Hifly 152 lt. maxx that I use as my only board. ... A: Hey Mike, If you are just recreational sailing, you can use just about any type of sail. The only ... | |
| Strong winds | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: current level: I'm in the harness and footstraps (beginner position) on a Starboard Start and have ... A: Hey Fritz, I wouldn't look at it as an 'impending calamity' but more as a new experience and ... | |
| Fanatic Cobra | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm an old Hungarian surfer (62) and I have a little bit younger Fanatic Cobra windsurf. Could you ... A: Hey Karoly, If you have the red piece, then there is a fix for it turning. There should be a loop ... | |
| fanatic windsurfer set up | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I am considering buying a used fanatic windsurfer. After reading other questions and answers here, ... A: Hey Beth, The swivel joint you talk of is called the mast base. If you are able to connect the mast ... | |
| HiFly Windsurfer | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I currently have a 1996 HiFly X Tech Construction 330 FX brand from HiFly. I am missing two pieces ... A: Hey Patrick, It should be no problem finding a new or used mast base, mastfoot, and slider nut. ... | |
| Naish Icon 130 | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: A: Hey Vlad, You did have the 130 in your subject line. You mentioned your experience level but not ... | |
| Naish Icon 130 | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: It looks great on the beach but I find it really hard to plane. The reviews call it 'early planing ... A: Hey Vlad, It could be technique, fin, or just getting used to the board. The testing results for ... | |
| Great to get your feedback on a board | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I presently own a Fanatic Bee 164 L Board. I have been sailing it off of the tip of Cape Cod for ... A: Hey Paul, If you are proficient at waterstarting, you could sail a 105/110L board but, at your ... | |
| Tacking and wind direction | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I usually practice windsurfing on a bay which opens on a large lake. Before I ask my question, I ... A: Hey Franco, It sounds like you were trying to go upwind too tightly to the wind. This will cause ... | |
| daggerboard and mast track | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: i just bought a Fanatic Hot Bat, and i was hoping you'd be able to clear a couple of little things ... A: Hey Oli, On the older Fanatic movable mast tracks, a little play in the mast base when it is locked ... | |
| O'Brien Windsurfer | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: How do I contact Karen who had parts for an O'Brien windsurfer? I may be able to use some of the ... A: Hey Robert, The only thing I can suggest is to contact Katie at AllExperts. She is the only person ... | |
| fit new mast track to old board | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible to fit a new sliding mast track to an old board (Wayler 3.7m) if so where could I buy ... A: Hey Wilf, I may be possible to add a sliding mast track to your board. It will depend upon the type ... | |
| carbon mast | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I need a 460 mast. Is it possible to cut a 490 mast down to 460? and will it still be effective? ... A: Hey Wilf, It is possible to cut a 490 to a 460 but it is NOT recommended. It will change the curve ... | |
| Formula 162 | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I have been using a Hifly Maxx 152 Lt. for years. Usually with a 6.2 Mt. sail. I fell that I have ... A: Hey Mike, Sounds like you are ready for an upgrade. You are right about the Starboard cutting ... | |
| Mistral windsurfer and a new mast | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I actually have two boards and several sails but only one usable mast. I'd like to buy another mast ... A: Hey Eliz, Great to hear that you want to help others get on the water. It also gives you someone to ... | |
| Mistral Pandera 1988 or 1989 | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Bought a used Mistral Pandera, it is missing the dagger board. Any help you can lend would be ... A: Hey Mark, I just received a ? from a guy saying that he has a Pandera daggerboard. Not sure how ... | |
| What's the problem, board or sail? | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I have been windsurfing for a year. I use a Tiga X game 165 board with a bic cruiser 6.5 sail. I am ... A: Hey LT, There could be a number of factors affecting your planing. First, I would think that you ... | |
| sails | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm putting together my first gear set and found a bargain offer for a used freestyle sail, NP ... A: Hey Allan, The NP Expression will work just fine as a freeriding sail. It is a very versatile sail ... | |
| Rotational sail | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I have just bought a a 7.6 Mistral RAF sail ( 2nd hand),on consignment at a dealer. It is probably ... A: Hey Franco, I'll reply to each of your responses. 1. Some sails need more downhaul than you think ... | |
| Rotational sail | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I have just bought a a 7.6 Mistral RAF sail ( 2nd hand),on consignment at a dealer. It is probably ... A: Hey Franco, There are at least two specific reasons for your sail not rotating. The first would ... | |
| slalom board | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I am 5.8ft and around 150 pounds. I surf in the Med with a freeride board 134 lt in wind speeds ... A: Hey Filidonas, If you are proficient with your waterstarts and can make 40% or more of your jibes, ... | |
| Missing Mast Bases on Mistral and Hifly Boards | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: Want to resume windsurfing after a 15 year hiatus and recently brought out some circa 90's ... A: Hey Kim, I'm not sure how to help you with the Hifly. The mast/board connection you describe is ... | |
| missing part | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I have an old alpha 160 f windsurfboard from HobieCat made in Austria No 45581400 1A 15'Rec by ... A: Hey Max, The big question is what type of mast track is on your board? If it is a standard type ... | |
| Windsurfer brand mast clip size/type | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired an old mid 80s windsurfer brand windsurfer. It is complete except for the hinge ... A: Hey Mike, I must say that you got lucky with the type of mast/board connection. A couple of years ... | |
| shortboard vs longboards | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I have started windsurfing in the 80's on an old technology longboard, with a removable ... A: Hey Franco, The great thing about the new technology of wider widths and shorter lengths is that ... | |
| shortboard vs longboards | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I have started windsurfing in the 80's on an old technology longboard, with a removable ... A: Hey Franco, With the 175 you would grow into the boards capabilities and I feel that in the long ... | |
| fantic 340b mast mount | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: i have an older fantic 340b windsurfer I have lost the mast to board mount. Do you know where I ... A: Hey Ken, I've not found a resource for older Fanatic parts. I'm still searching so if you happen to ... | |
| New Board | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: Windlover, Thank you for your previous reply. You forgot to answer my second question. I am ... A: Hey Sawas, I did answer your question via the ? you sent with your ht/wt stats. In addition to ... | |
| Old Vinta Windsurf with bum U-Joint... | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: Hey! I got a free 80's Vinta sail and board this summer. I've learned a lot this year- but in the ... A: Hey Jake, Looking at your pics it seems like you will be able to use an aftermarket u-joint. A ... | |
| Second board | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: Windlover, This was my second summer windsurfing and I am completely addicted to the sport. Where ... A: Hey Sawas, If you are getting on a plane and maintaining good control, then you are ready to move ... | |
| Old Vinta Windsurf with bum U-Joint... | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: Hey! I got a free 80's Vinta sail and board this summer. I've learned a lot this year- but in the ... A: Hey Jake, If it is just the rubber hourglass part that is broken on your set up, then yes, it ... | |
| windsurfing board parts | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a very old O'Brien windsurfer board with a broken fin. Board and sail in good shape---would ... A: Hey Linda, If your O'Brien has a standard fin box, then replacing the fin should be no problem. ... | |
| board volume and surfer's weight | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I am about to buy a new board and , as a quasi-beginner with some basic experience on long boards , ... A: Hey Franco, The Rio seems like it would suit your needs and desires quite well. The tail is wider ... | |
| Seatrend | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking about breaking into this sport, and have a lot of experience sailing and surfing. I ... A: Hey Templeton, Sounds like you hit a little gold mine for decent older gear. The Mistral will ... | |
| Seatrend | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking about breaking into this sport, and have a lot of experience sailing and surfing. I ... A: Hey Templeton, Surfing helps with your balance on a board and sailing gives you a lot of knowledge ... | |
| shortboard vs longboards | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I have started windsurfing in the 80's on an old technology longboard, with a removable ... A: Hey Franco, The Nova line is designed as a beginner board. Thus the wider shape than other boards. ... | |
| Older, out of shape surfer | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I dabbled in wind surfing for about 5 years. I bought an old, huge 210 Bic board that was so tippy ... A: Hey Harry, Great to hear that you want to continue windsurfing. The new boards are wider and much ... | |
| rigging | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: Some friends gave us an o'brien sailboard. The problem is that we do not know how to get ... A: Hey Nat, Congrats on getting to try windsurfing. Be careful as it can be very addicting, but the ... | |
| shortboard vs longboards | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I have started windsurfing in the 80's on an old technology longboard, with a removable ... A: Hey Franco, You definitely should go with a newer technology board. In the long run it will serve ... | |
| mast extensions | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm borrowing an 18' extension from my friend and the base I have doesn't seem to fit. Its a ... A: Hey Colin, This is a fairly common problem when you try using an older extension with a newer base. ... | |
| Allgaier sail board parts | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I have an old allgaier system 62 magnum board. I'm looking for a new mast connection and skag. Are ... A: Hey Mark, I'm not sure I've heard of that particular board but here are a couple of things to look ... | |
| Bic flexible mount | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a mount for a Bic 13 ft windsurfer. Any leads appreciated ANSWER: Hey Mike, It ... A: Hey Mike, Does your board look like this?; ... | |
| Bic flexible mount | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a mount for a Bic 13 ft windsurfer. Any leads appreciated A: Hey Mike, It sounds like you need a mast base for an older model Bic. The only advice I can give is ... | |
| Windsurf attach mast | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: How do I attach the mast to the board? The mast keeps sliding off the mast extension! Thanks! Albert ... A: Hey Albert, I'll try to help you with the limited amount of information you've given. For ... | |
| borad for gusty wind | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm an intermediate surfer(160lbs, 180 cm) who wants to progress all the technique with a ... A: Hey Marco, You probably want to look at a freeride board somewhere in the range of 115-130ltrs. ... | |
| tendon for old TenCate mast base | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I have an old TenCate board with two rigs, all in very good condition, except for the mast base, ... A: Hey Peter, I'm not sure that your tendon can be replaced. I have no idea where you would find just ... | |
| New Board | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: my JP Funster 160L with 6.7 Severne Powerdrive sail has a tendancy to point into the wind have tried ... A: Hey Brian, It could be your harness lines. Try moving them back to see if that helps. Your lines ... | |
| I'm trying to get parts for my windsurfer - Where to look? | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a Fanatic Club windsurfer and when we moved 5 years ago, somehow we forgot the mast. I can ... A: Hey Matt, It sounds like you need a mast foot that is an exclusive part for Fanatic. If so, it ... | |
| head-cap repair | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm new to windsurfing and don't care to spend a lot of money. I'm using an old Fanatic 100 board, ... A: Hey Brent, A sailboat shop that does sail repair may be able to fix that head cap for you. Possibly ... | |
| right size for me | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I have been riding a 12' long 20 year old Windsurfer for 15 years but my skills are rudimentary at ... A: Hey Tom, If you are going for a newer style board, you would probably be able to get by with ... | |
| Sail to wind ratio | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: My name is Moshe, i live in Israel, we have great winds here in Galili lake 18-30mph. I'm beginner+ ... A: Hey Moshe, Wind-mph Sail size 14 9.5 16 8.5 18 7.5 21 ... | |
| buying first used sails | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: i'm a beginner, approaching intermediate skill level. I've been looking for used equipment on ... A: Hey John, Different sail sizes will not feel that different and if you get similar sails (ie; ... | |
| bic273 | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: Val 125 what will be max weight on this board ? my kids tall but 245lbs. A: Hey MB, There really isn't a max weight of person to board volume. The weight of a person on a ... | |
| harness position | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: How long should the harness lines be? I always feel like i am about to catapult A: Hey Scott, Length is somewhat of a preferance but here is a rule of thumb to get you close to ... | |
| First board and volume | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: ) I'm thinking of purchasing a my first short board - a JP X-Cite. I'm currently working with the ... A: Hey Li, The 120 will be more suitable if you are still having to uphaul. It may still create a ... | |
| RE: Bic 1970's style | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: so i've maxed out the follow up questions? ha well I was browsing on the site and reading other ... A: Hey Colin, I'm guessing that you have this; ... | |
| Mistral Superlight plugs | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I have now aquired an older Mistral Superlight (made in Switzerland,I am told it was produced ... A: Hey Mike, The two holes in the middle of the board are for the mast and the mast retention plug. In ... | |
| Mistral pieces | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: Do you know how I can obtain the black plastic inserts that press through the top deck under the ... A: Hey John, Mistral Prodigy parts should be still available as they are not that old of a board. Try ... | |
| RE: Bic 1970's style | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: so i've maxed out the follow up questions? ha well I was browsing on the site and reading other ... A: Hey Colin, Congrats on the new gear. Sounds like you are making out getting the little extras you ... | |
| Mistral Superlight broken base attachment | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm an 80's windsurfer who bought a Mistral Superlight in really good shape to "get back into it" ... A: Hey Jon, Great to hear you are getting back into sailing. I've never stopped but bought an Equipe a ... | |
| Leaving a bic 1970's -----cont'd | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: I was looking at this setup off of ebay.... how about it? ... A: Hey Colin, There is so much out there to choose from that I will keep this fairly generic. If you ... | |
| Beginner windsurfer using 20yr old board | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: Last season (2007) I took lessons and rented boards couple of times. This year I bought this ... A: Hey Vini, An old board like that will still work the same as the one you took lessons on. It may ... | |
| freeride slalom | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: Windlover, I think I'm just entering the intermediate stage; I can do beach starts, clew first ... A: Hey Erik, I feel that this or similar board would be something that you would grow into and still ... | |
| Leaving a bic 1970's -----cont'd | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I was looking at this setup off of ebay.... how about it? ... A: Hey Colin, That looks like a really nice rig. Board seems to be in excellent condition. It is ... | |
| Leaving a bic 1970's | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: It must be the most ugly thing i've seen in our cabin but I learned on it. It was an old 70's style ... A: Hey Colin, It's definitely time to upgrade to a newer board & rig. Keep shopping around as gear is ... | |
| Rigging | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of a "Second to None" sailboard? If so, would rigging a board as old as this one ... A: Hey Joe, I've never heard of that brand of board. If it is as old as you make it sound, the main ... | |
| board and sail size | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: hey im looking to buy and windsurfing board and sail but i dont know what size to get ive hada ... A: Hey Eoz, This is tough question to answer specifically. There are various factors to consider when ... | |
| First windsurf board | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: Ok, so I've taken the beginner windsurf lesson and been renting equipment at my local lake. I can ... A: Hey John, Congrats on learning to windsurf. Sounds like you're hooked so welcome to a great sport. ... | |
| Equipment choice | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I am getting back into windsurfing after 20 yrs and am trying to buy a board that will suit me AND ... A: Hey Rob, Great to hear that you are getting back on a board. Also great to hear that your sons want ... | |
| dinged windsurfer | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: My Mistral Prodigy was blown off of my car as I loaded it yesterday. The left rear corner was ... A: Hey Larry, Unfortunately, these things happen. Fortunately, they are fixable. Go online or to your ... | |
| windsurfsail | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: i started windsurfing 2 years ago in greece using very old sails and board from my friends. now i'm ... A: Hey Bruni, Great to hear that you will be able to continue windsurfing. The Mistral Screamer has ... | |
| what board to buy? | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I am a seasoned windsurfer with almost 20 years in the sport. I have sailed a BIC Electric Rock ... A: Hey Jack, Great to hear that someone else is still enjoying older gear. My favorite board is a '91 ... | |
| High Wind Issues | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I windsurf on Midwest lakes mostly with mild to moderate wind. I seem to do well on my Kona One in ... A: Hey Anthony, Sailing upwind does take some technique and practice. First thing to check is that you ... | |
| damaged fin, | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: that bic 283 is working a dream, i think today was actually the best day of my life, just spent the ... A: Hey Aaron, Great to hear that the new board is working well for you. As for the damaged fin, you ... | |
| planing | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I use a 120 liter x cite ride with a 30cm freeride fin. My most used sail is a 6.5. I sail mostly in ... A: Hey Chris, Take a closer look at those pictures and observe the body position along with arms and ... | |
| regular surfing | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: Do you know why surfing was invented, who invented it, and when it was invented? Can you tell me ... A: Hey Jessika, It originally came about as a form of transportation for early day tribes in island ... | |
| Waterproof plug | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: sorry have another question, just finished putting the straps on and im pretty happy with them, but ... A: Hey Aaron, The fin screw should have a rubber washer that goes between the metal washer and the ... | |
| Footstraps again I'm afraid | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: just put the footstraps on the board this evening and so a couple of questions have arisen with that ... A: Hey Aaron, Your toes should stick out about 2-3". The strap should be against but not over your ... | |
| wind knots | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 95 litre board a 5.5 sail how much wind would i need to sail here we get at leat 8-10 knots ... A: Hey Vladimir, Depending upon your size and sailing ability, you probably need more wind for that ... | |
| Footstraps again I'm afraid | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: just put the footstraps on the board this evening and so a couple of questions have arisen with that ... A: Hey Aaron, No problem answering your questions. Better to ask and get some knowledge than stay ... | |
| Naish Icon | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: Hey Windlover, Do you know anything about the Naish Icon 2007? I can't find much other than that it ... A: Hey Erik, All of these boards receive high marks from the testers. I personally feel that the Naish ... | |
| Another question on footstraps | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I bought the Bic classic 283, and it just arrived! so hopefully I'll get to try it this weekend. I ... A: Hey Aaron, Congrats on the new board. It should serve you well for a long time. You have the ... | |
| using windsurf sail and mast for a kayak project | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I am designing an add on sea kayak trimaran/sailing rig and I am considering using a windsurfer mast ... A: Hey Doug, I'm sure that you can make a windsurfing mast and sail work on your kayak. In the latest ... | |
| equipe mast track | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I talked with Ocean Air about a problem with mast-track and base on my newly aquired but old ... A: Hey Mike, If the mast track doesn't look the same, then it may or may not fit. Hard to say until ... | |
| bic veloce328 | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I have just bought a bic veloce328 with 4,4 5,5 6,6 sail, clamp on boom and 2part carbon mast all of ... A: Hey Sam, That board should work great for you to get you through the beginner stages and into ... | |
| Windsurfing Footstraps | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I own two boards a Bic Techno2 and a older Mistral XLE neither of which have a rear/centre footstrap ... A: Hey Graham, I very sorry for the delay in responding to your question. I've been having some ... | |
| attatching the Uphaul | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: this looks like a great site for novices like myself, i have done the beginners course and loved it ... A: Hey Emma, Welcome to the greatest sport on the planet. You are now hooked and your sporting life ... | |
| my equipment | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: I started practicing windsurfing about 4 months ago. I am 5'8" and 170lbs I just bought a fanatic ... A: Hey Gabriel, Your 6.4 should get you on a plane in about 16-18knots. Some limiting factors could be ... | |
| difference between windsurfing and surfing | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I am 10 years old and I am doing a project on windsurfing for school. Please could you give me as ... A: Hey Mitchell, I'm not a surfer but I have tried it a few times and know a little about it. Surfing ... | |
| Waterstarts | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I have been reading with interest some of your other posts. I have seen a reference somewhere ... A: Hey Roland, There are some great instructional videos out there. Jibing with Alan Cadiz is a real ... | |
| JP X CITE RIDE | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: Hey Windlover, I weigh about 82kg and have decent sailing experience. I can water start and ... A: Hey Christopher, You should have no problem with a 120 if you can waterstart. You would still be ... | |
| Overweight | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: I am over 250 pounds but am strong. Have good stamina in swimming lond distances. Can I opt to learn ... A: Hey Siram, There are plenty of folks your size and larger that windsurf. Any beginner type board ... | |
| Volume? | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: I wanna surf from 11 to 25 knots, and I know the basics of surfing, coming from a very big board. I ... A: Hey Jeroen, You would probably need about a 26-30cm fin for a 5.2 depending on the type of fin. A ... | |
| Volume? | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I wanna surf from 11 to 25 knots, and I know the basics of surfing, coming from a very big board. I ... A: Hey Jeroen, Your current board will serve you well in a wide wind range. If you feel you want a ... | |
| Volume? | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I wanna surf from 11 to 25 knots, and I know the basics of surfing, coming from a very big board. I ... A: Hey Jeroen, #3 would be my choice of quiver for your board and conditions you mention. Larger sails ... | |
| Windsurf | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: Where can you find a list of all windsurfs ever made? Or where can you find articles on older board ... A: Hey Gene, I'm not sure where you might find a list off all the windsurfers made. I'm sure it would ... | |
| Want to start doing some tricks and jumps | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: I have an old, heavy board which I've mastered. I've maximized the board's potential and need to ... A: Hey Scott, You would probably want to look for a freeride board. They are designed to be user ... | |
| jibing | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: Where are the best places to go to learn/practice jibing? ANSWER: Hey Hanalei, Anywhere that there ... A: Hey Hanalei, My first recommendation would be Margarita in the Virgin Islands. Flat water, good ... | |
| jibing | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: Where are the best places to go to learn/practice jibing? ANSWER: Hey Hanalei, Anywhere that there ... A: Hey Hanalei, Not sure how to answer your question. I don't know where you are or what sailing areas ... | |
| jibing | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: Where are the best places to go to learn/practice jibing? A: Hey Hanalei, Anywhere that there is enough wind to have you planning comfortably will work. ... | |
| tip of board sinking | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I am a 200 lbs beginner windsurfer. I'm using a Bic Nova 170. I've noticed that tip of my board ... A: Hey Vicnete, You have pretty much answered your own question. The boad is a bit low on volume for a ... | |
| windsurf board repair | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a Mistral Stinger CGI and I did a jump and came down on the water a little hard and felt ... A: Hey Carole, First, you need to prop the board up in such a way that any water that got into the ... | |
| Mistral Competition board (12 foot board) | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: Please help. Of course, I need a part. I have a mast base extension, connected to the chinook? hour ... A: Hey Marty, I have a question that will help you to get the part you need. Does your metal male end ... | |
| planing | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: thangs a lot A: Hey Aron, The largest sail recommended for the 120 is an 8.5. With your weight, this much sail on ... | |
| one design u-joint | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I was hoping you could tell me where I could buy a one design universal joint or what other joints ... A: Hey Ben, Here is where you can find most older Mistral parts. The piece(s) you will need are in the ... | |
| windsurfer for big bloke beginner! | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I spent a bit of time in my distant youth windsurfing but that was nearly 20 years ago now andmost ... A: Hey Bob, Welcome back to windsurfing. With the newer rigs being much wider without the length, they ... | |
| old Mistral | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: Hey Windlover, Thanks for taking the time to answer all these inquiries. I have an old Mistral ... A: Hey Ed, No problem answering all your inquiries. It's why I signed up here. To teach your kids on ... | |
| Bic Sailboard Parts | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I've read a couple answers you provided. Are you saying that Bic doesn't distribute repair parts ... A: Hey Roland, I'm still looking for some places that have the old Bic parts available. So far all ... | |
| Windsurfing/Gorge Trip | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: I currently sail on lake medota in madison. I am part of Hoofers sailing club and I use their ... A: Hey Lucas, It's always great to have your own board. It enables you to sail whenever you have the ... | |
| Bic windsurfers | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I've inherited a couple old windsurfers - both Bic - and have heard one of them is great to learn ... A: Hey Scooter, Not sure what the name of the boards with straps were. Dufor Wing was the original ... | |
| Outhaul | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: I'm a fairly experienced Dinghy sailer, but have recently fallen in love with Windsurfing. I've ... A: Hey Rich, First, welcome to windsurfing. Most newer sails without cambers tend to want to be ... | |
| Broken joint and board repair. | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a Bic windsurfer that is approximately 30 yrs. old and it is missing the rubber ... A: Hey Brian, Here are some links for parts and repair stuff to get you back on the water; For the ... | |
| harness lines | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: hey windlover just picked up my harness today, i was wondering if it is just a matter of preference ... A: Hey Aaron, There is some preference in regards to how far apart to place the lines but the location ... | |
| buying a larger sail | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: im 19 and after trying windsurfing for my last two summer holidays i have fallen in love with the ... A: Hey Aaron, Downhaul is the rope at the bottom of the mast that connects to the bottom of the sail. ... | |
| Mast base | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: If it is the mast base that snapped off, would I order the Windance Chinook Tendon w/ Caps and ... A: Hey Kati, If it is the mast base (the part going into the mast) that is broken, then you will need ... | |
| buying a larger sail | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: im 19 and after trying windsurfing for my last two summer holidays i have fallen in love with the ... A: Hey Aaron, Yes, the insert you put into the mast is called a 'mast base'. They come in a variety of ... | |
| Old Bic Part Needed | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I have been using an old Bic windsurfer that I got through a friend on the lake my cottage is on for ... A: Hey Kati, If you have broken the bottom part that goes into the board, I'm afraid that you may have ... | |
| Windsurfing board size v. body weight | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I have an old (don't laugh) mid-1980s Sailboard 335. I weigh 200 lbs. I can uphaul on this board and ... A: Hey Tris, I never laugh at someone doing whatever is necessary to windsurf. I'm still sailing early ... | |
| HiFly mast base | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: My friend has an old HiFly sailboard. Here is the part that he is hooking for: ... A: Hey Ray, I really doubt that you will find the exact replacement parts for that old of a system. It ... | |
| buying a larger sail | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: im 19 and after trying windsurfing for my last two summer holidays i have fallen in love with the ... A: Hey Aaron, It's great to hear that we have another sailor hooked on windsurfing. It sounds like you ... | |
| mast pin | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: my son was given an old hobie alpha 180 but it is missing the clip that holds the mast base to the ... A: I'm not sure what that pin would look like for the old Hobie Alpha boards. It could very well be a ... | |
| Rigging | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: How's it Going! I've got a question about rigging. I just bought a new rig. A 6.0m Cruiser Bic ... A: Hey Chris, Sounds like you are trying all the right possibilities. I would say more downhaul but ... | |
| Fanatic Viper mast foot | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: want to try myself in windsurfing... Got for free some staff - Fanatic Light Viper board for ... A: Sorry about the delay in replying. I'm not sure where to find Fanatic parts. If it is just the ... | |
| beginner rigging question | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: I have been windsurfing on a 17 year old bic board and sail for about 17 years. I recently ... A: It sounds like you are not getting enough downhaul on the sail. Most newer sails require way more ... | |
| Mistral Windsurfer Mastfoot | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: I've never windsurfed, but it looks like fun. I acquired an older Mistral windsurfer, but I believe ... A: Hey Randy, Welcome to windsurfing and the fun of finding parts for the older rigs. Being an old ... | |
| Sailing Downwind | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I have been sailing for about 2 months now, on a Bic Techno 2 board (160litre, 265cm), using either ... A: Hey Mauro, Welcome to the wonderful world of windsurfing. It sounds like you are hooked. There are ... | |
| i really want to windsurf! | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: My names Amelia and i live on a lake in Missouri. My dad sails his boats a lot but we know nothing ... A: I haven't been able to find much info on windsurfing in Missouri. There are a few shops that offer ... | |
| Broken UV joint (i think) | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a huge interest in windsurfing, and can't wait to get started. I bought a used Kerma ... A: Hey Scott, The part you posted may work. It sounds like you only need the rubber hourglass part. ... | |
| windsurfing mast | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: I bought a used windsurfer. Rigging it up...the mast appears to be to short for the two sails that ... A: Sounds like you need a mast extention. The question is, what type will work for you? If the board ... | |
| custom graphics on windsurfing board | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I was wondering about the best way of getting custom graphics onto my board. I have an F2 ... A: Hey Tom, The first thing to check on would be the compatability of the graphics to epoxy resins. ... | |
| Parts for Sailboards | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: Do you know where I can find parts for the HiFly 12' board (which came as a set with5'6 sail) The ... A: Hey Cheryl, The best advice I can give is to put in the brand and model of each sailboard into a ... | |
| windsurfing sail | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a mistral Equipe,I have a gaastra 8.4 racefoil for 5-18 mph. what would be a good sail for ... A: I would suggest checking out the newer freeride/freeslalom type sails. They have no cambers and huge ... | |
| newbie | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: I was raised in Lake Havasu - so I have water sports in my blood...just got a super chance to buy a ... A: Hey Apryl, If you are still in Lake Havasu area, I'm not sure where to send you. I've checked my ... | |
| help | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I want to buy a windsurfing but i dont know what size i need to get? i am 21 years old and i weight ... A: Hey Victor, Sorry about the delay in responding. I just got back home from France. You are ... | |
| help | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I want to buy a windsurfing but i dont know what size i need to get? i am 21 years old and i weight ... A: Hey Victor, It would depend upon your abilities and what type of sailing you will be doing. Are you ... | |
| help | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: I want to buy a windsurfing but i dont know what size i need to get? i am 21 years old and i weight ... A: Hey Viktor, I would first suggest that you take a few lessons to determine that you like it. ... | |
| which windsurf to buy for 16 years beginner | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: Like to buy for X-mas wind surf. for my grandson.He is 160 lb., 5.9 feet. He will surf at the beach ... A: You will need to get him a beginner style board for him to learn all the basics and get experience. ... | |
| Mistral mastfoot parts | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: Pete, Do you have parts available for these 20+ year old Mistral boards? I have a Pandera that ... A: I personally don't have any older parts to match what you are looking for. The only place I know of ... | |
| Use of 2 sectioned masts | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if I could use my 2 section mast (4.4m and 2.0m) as a one sectioned mast by just ... A: Hey Will, Good question. It would depend upon the way the 4.4m (or 440cm) section is designed. Many ... | |
| getting into the back foot strap | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: I'm trying to get into the straps but can't get the back foot in. what usually happens is: I'm ... A: Hey Ron, When you are at the point you describe, bear off the wind just a bit more to gain a little ... | |
| UJ | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I've been wind surfing few a few months now and have an old mistral one design board. I learnt how ... A: Welcome the greatest sport on the planet. You have a great board for learning. It will also serve ... | |
| Windsurfer mast flexi joint | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: I have an old Mistral windsurfer. The flexible rubber joint at the base of the Mark II mast has ... A: Hey Brendan, The Mistral universal joints are still around. The main part of fixing your issue ... | |
| slipping mast | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I am taking up the sport again after 25 years of being away. Just bought a used Mistral board and ... A: I'm guessing that you have the older style Mistral mast foot to board connection. There are two ... | |
| RRD Spitfire 149 | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: how do you think if RRD Spitfire 149 (Year 2005)is the good choice for the progressive rider, 77kg ... A: This board should work well for you in the light wind conditions you describe. If you are looking ... | |
| equipment | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: I need to get some new gear and could use some advice. I'm 160lb, 5'10 50 year old sailing in LI ... A: Hey Joe, The choices are endless when it comes to windsurfing gear. I agree that you should look ... | |
| beginner tips | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: I've been windsurfing for about a month. I've been going about three times a week. I've learned ... A: Your weight and the volume of the board should be enough for you to plane with the 5.7 but you may ... | |
| Windsurfing early November - warm conditions? | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: I would like to find a reasonably warm place (no need for wetsuit if possible!) with steady winds to ... A: For something closer to the eastern Atlantic the Canary Islands would probably be a good choice. Not ... | |
| RRD equipment | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: Please recommend the correct placement of the UJ for RRD Spitfire 138 l , model 2006. I am ... A: Regardless of board size or sail size, placing the mast forward or back depends upon the conditions ... | |
| work on waterstarting or master the basics? | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: I've had experience sailing and doing some tacking and jibing (awkwardly) on a lake for 3 years and ... A: Hey Xiomara, It's great to hear that you are striving for the next level in windsurfing. Also, ... | |
| Used gear | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: I am just starting out windsurfing, and I want to buy some gear. I recently found on craigslist some ... A: Hey Dave, Great to hear that you are starting windsurfing. I do a lot of sports but windsurfing is ... | |
| WIndsurfing gear maze | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: I have just moved from the Midwest to the Columbia River Gorge area after visiting here 6 years ago. ... A: Hey Van, I got to thinking about your situation and I have some gear you may be interested in ... | |
| surf boards | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: how do you know what size board you are? im 5'6 what size should i get? A: Hey Savannah, I'm not much of a surfer. I prefer a sail on my boards and they are usually quite a ... | |
| Help for early intermediate.... | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: I've been windsurfing for a season and seem to have got a bit stuck in terms of progress so I ... A: Hey Nicki, It's always great to hear about new windsurfers. I'll answer your ?'s in the order you ... | |
| Foot straps | 9/22/2005 |
| Q: I'm gradually trying to get into the footstraps my question is what technique should i follow as i ... A: Hey Phil, Getting into the footstraps is an easy progression. It does take enough wind for you to ... | |
| technique | 9/21/2005 |
| Q: I've just bought a 7.9 Tushingham Raptor 3 second hand in very good condition - is this a good sail ... A: Hey Phil, Great to hear that you are windsurfing. The fun is just beginning for you. Going from a ... | |
| Batons and speed | 2/27/2005 |
| Q: A couple of questions if I may. I have recently purchased a new 10m sail and had to loosen the ... A: Hey Billy, Sorry about the delay in getting an answer to you. Working lots of hours and almost ... | |
| Rookie | 2/15/2005 |
| Q: I am going to Bondi Beach next week and there may be a chance for me to go bodyboarding or surfing. ... A: Hey Augusto, The best advice I can give you is to sign up for a lesson. Most tourist spots that ... | |
| intermediate windsurfing ?? | 8/9/2004 |
| Q: I am an indermediate w/s. I sail in the Gorge in most conditions. I am 6'2" 220 lbs and I use sail ... A: Hey Dan, Thanks for the question. I also sail the Gorge regularly. My first question would be; ... | |
| Which board do you recommend? | 6/14/2004 |
| Q: I am a beginner (of sorts) windsurfer. I have only windsurfed in two occassions. In 1997 I took a ... A: Hey Pedro, Welcome back to the greatest sport on the planet. Great to hear you are going to be ... | |
| board | 5/31/2004 |
| Q: I am an experienced sailor and surfer. I'm contemplating getting into windsurfing but am baffled ... A: Hey Mike, I suggest you take your contemplating to the the next level. You won't regret it. ... | |
| sails | 5/4/2004 |
| Q: I have a Fanatic 295 slalom board and need some newer sails. I can water start if I can touch ... ... A: Hey Scott, Not sure which part of N FL you are in. I've added a list of most of the shops in FL. I ... | |
| waterstaet in strong wind | 4/26/2004 |
| Q: H i Windlover, out sailing the other day in about 30 knots in gusty conditions. This was on a river ... A: Hey Geoffrey, Your question brings back many memories of struggling in high winds. There are ... | |
| Rigging Sail...I think i must be doing something wrong.... | 5/27/2003 |
| Q: im a beginner with lots of experience with lessons and decided it's the sport for me. Now, geared ... A: Hey Serena, Not sure what you mean by the sail creasing while inserting the mast but I will try to ... | |
| harness choices | 4/28/2003 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a windsurfing harness. The basic choice as I see it is between a seat type ... A: Hey Dan, The main thing you need to consider is what your predominant sailing style is. For lake ... | |
| waterstarting | 3/24/2003 |
| Q: my question regards waterstarting,, i am am reasonable good in moderate winds at waterstarts but get ... A: Not knowing your current techniques, I'll try to cover the bases. The easiest way to waterstart in ... | |
| mast problems | 2/15/2003 |
| Q: I have two masts. One fibreglass and one carbon. They both have glass fibre "pins" on the surface ... A: Get some fine sandpaper, 800 grit, and lightly sand the masts. This will eliminate the small ... | |
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