Mast Base Replacement for Mistral Maui - Finding Parts

QuestionHi there! I have an old (24years i guess) mistral maui. Yesterday i went surfing and the mastbase broke (the red plastic thing). I just tryed to fi

Mistral Pandera Sail Replacement: Size & Upgrade Advice

QuestionIve read some of your responses - great! Im wondering about replacing the sail on my Mistral Pandera - everything else is in great shape, but the s

Choosing the Right Windsurf Board Volume for Your Weight & Skill

QuestionHi, I used to windsurf  some 10 years ago level level 2 instructor. Totally lost touch with the sport, also put on a lot of weight!! mid life

Resale Value of Used Surfboards: Seatrend & Cobra Slalom Models

Question cobra Hi Roommate left some surf board with full sails and wet suits. He is traveling and wants to stay over in asia longer. I have to sell th

Restoring a Vintage BIC Board: Mast Joint & Components

QuestionHi, Ive been given an old 13ft bic board, mast & boom.  From reading your notes it looks like I need a fin, centreboard and a mast joint (and

Alpha Mast Track Repair & Replacement - Seeking Parts & Solutions

QuestionI am having the same problem as a poster from 2009- The mast track is missing some parts to keep the mast in place- any info on replace parts would

Windsurfing Board Size Guide: Finding the Right Volume for Your Weight

QuestionHi just moved to Corfu and fancied taking up windsurfing again. Its been 6 years since last time and was just getting to stage of doing some turns

Revive Your Vintage Kerma Board: Restoration & Value

QuestionMy parents have a 12 Kerma board in their garage.  Its was my older brothers and has been hanging there for at least a decade.  There is

Windsurfing: Next Steps for Beginners - Maximize Your Practice Time

QuestionIm a total beginner.. but very enthused to get into windsurfing. Just took my first two windsurfing lessons and really liked it! I did fall in seve

Mistral Slidetrac Troubleshooting & Replacement Parts

QuestionRecently bought used in good condition. However track slidesfreely. Red clip in back of track broken.Is therea forward clip?  Wherecan i get r

Windsurfing Gear Assembly & Lightening - Seeking Advice

QuestionWe were given this older windsurfing board, boom, mast and sail from a relative.  Wow, is it heavy! We can hardly lift it from the water! &nbs

Upwind Sailing Techniques: No Daggerboard - Tabou 145

QuestionQUESTION: Hi! I am practising my upwind skills with my new Tabou 145. My immediate purpose is not so much tacking, as testing how close and how ea

Mistral Mast Extension Part Replacement & Repair - Windsurfing Help

QuestionDear Windlover, I am a novice. I have an old -at least 15yo - mistral board.  Please forgive me the lack of proper vocabulary. The plastic sc

Windsurf Mast Foot Repair & Replacement: A Practical Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hey, I was reading one of you responses on rigging and was super happy that you were talking about the mast foot.  A couple weekends

F2 Comet Foot Strap Replacement Parts - Ocean Air Sports & More

QuestionQUESTION: I have an old F2 Comet (abt 1987) and my last foot straps have disintegrated. The strap anchors are a slot with an L at the bottom that n

Restoring a Vintage Windsurfer: Centerboard & Fin Replacement Guide

QuestionWe were given a windsurfer as a wedding present 25 years ago. After 15 years of use, it lived in our basement, but now our kids want to revive it.

Hood River Sails Spare Parts: Finding Replacement Components

QuestionHello, I bought a second hand Hood River brand sail (6.6), and after about a year I lost one of the camber inducers.  It is an old style one

Choosing the Right Windsurf Sail Size: A Guide for Progression

QuestionHi, Im looking at a new sail size after attempting ride in stronger winds on a 5.5 Gasstra.  I have a 115L Mistral Syncro and a Carve 144L (w

Finding a Boom Clamp for a Vintage Windsurfer (WSF M82F)

QuestionI was just given an older model Windsurfer board (WSF 32105 M82F)in decent shape, but i dont know if all the parts are there - specifically if ther

Choosing the Right Fin for Your Techno 2 148L - Windsurfing Advice

QuestionHi, I am just moving past beginner stage[gybes in light wind ,tacks in med] but in 18 - 22 knot winds I am struggling to control the board, especia