Fanatic Viper mast foot

QuestionHi, want to try myself in windsurfing... Got for free some staff - Fanatic Light Viper board for beginners (very large and has a big retractable ke

Windsurfing mast position

QuestionI recently bought a an 87 obrien windsurf board that I use on lake superior. I am still in the beginning stage and have not been able to get back i

Old OBrien Parts Qustion

QuestionI was given an older model OBrien Electric Banana (Allgaier System 83) windsurfer.  The Mast foot clips into the board just fine.  Rising

upgrading

QuestionHello, Ive been windsurfing for a few years now once and a while and I am looking for at least a new sail to fit my skill level and size. Our board

boom lock

Question I have a windsurfer brand Duralite 12 foot freestyle board. It has a boom that uses a rope to secure it to the mast. what do you call  the p

mistral maui

Questionhow does this mast, sail, and handle all connect? AnswerI would love to able to tell you how to put this together.  Unfortunately I could onl

mistral windsurfing board

QuestionQUESTION: I have a Mistral windsurfing board. But I dont know its specifications I mean it seems me like old technology board and dont know if it

Returning to Windsurfing

QuestionHi, I used to be mad keen on windsurfing until 15 years ago when family circumstances forced me to stop. I still have all my old kit, in good nick,

Sail puncture

QuestionToday was the first day out with my new rig....great day!!!!!!!!! until I punctured the membrane....How do I repair it? AnswerIf you punctured it

buying a larger sail

QuestionQUESTION: hi windlover, im 19 and after trying windsurfing for my last two summer holidays i have fallen in love with the sport, at the end of last

HiFly mast base

QuestionMy friend has an old HiFly sailboard. Here is the part that he is hooking for: http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/FossilFool/HiFly.jpg Answe

Windsurfing board size v. body weight

QuestionI have an old (dont laugh) mid-1980s Sailboard 335. I weigh 200 lbs. I can uphaul on this board and I am learning to waterstart. I want to get a sm

minimum age to start windsurfing

QuestionHi Dean, Last year we moved to Spain - Costa Daurada - Miami-Playa where I started working for BIC. Yesterday I saw some flaglets about windsurfing

Old Bic Part Needed

QuestionI have been using an old Bic windsurfer that I got through a friend on the lake my cottage is on for about two years now. It has worked fine for me

harness lines

Questionhey windlover just picked up my harness today, i was wondering if it is just a matter of preference or if theres a guide on where along the boom to

Broken joint and board repair.

QuestionI just bought a Bic windsurfer that is approximately 30 yrs. old and it is missing the rubber hourglass joint. Where would I find a replacement par

Outhaul

QuestionHi there, Im a fairly experienced Dinghy sailer, but have recently fallen in love with Windsurfing. Ive never been shown how to rig the board pro

Bic windsurfers

QuestionIve inherited a couple old windsurfers - both Bic - and have heard one of them is great to learn on.  Its a big slab of a deck with straps. &n

Windsurfing/Gorge Trip

QuestionI currently sail on lake medota in madison. I am part of Hoofers sailing club and I use their equipment. They offer a pretty good range of sails fr

Bic Sailboard Parts

QuestionIve read a couple answers you provided.  Are you saying that Bic doesnt distribute repair parts for 80s vintage Neil Pryde boards?  Or re