Finding Parts for Vintage Bic Dufour Sailboards (Early 1980s)

QuestionI am looking for someone who still sells either parts or parts that will fit the Bic Dufour Sailboard . We are missing one of the connectors for th

Finding Replacement Parts for Mistral One Design Boards: U-Joint & Mast Base

QuestionHi Windlover, I have just buy a Mistral one design board from a friend because i want to get started with this sport, the case is that the equipme

BIC Electric Rock Windsurf Board Specs & Suitability

QuestionI have a an old 88 bic electric rock windsurfer.  I am trying to sell it and dont know the specs on it.  How much weight can it hold and

Mast Base for Freestyle Boards: Availability & Adaptations

QuestionSo like everyone else getting free boards to ride I ended up with one that does not have a mast base. Its the type that has a large hole in the boa

F2 Strato Footstrap & Centerboard Gasket Compatibility - Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION: I NEED AT LEAST 2 FOOTSTRAPS FOR A F2 STRATO. IF NOT AVAILABLE, DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO ADD NON-STOCK ONES WITHOUT CAUSING

Windsurf Board Buying Advice: Craigslist Deals & Equipment Review

QuestionI live near the Gorge and want to learn to windsurf. 59 160 pounds.  I plan to take some lessons but have just come across a couple of deals o

Alpha 120 F Kit Parts & Mast Mounting Help - Windsurfing Forum

QuestionHi, Just bought the above at a garage clearance, but it looks like the bit that fixes the mast to the board is missing. Is there still parts around

Sail Rotation Issues: Troubleshooting Ezzy Freeride Sail Mast Compatibility

QuestionQUESTION: Hi! I have tried out a newly purchased 7.5 no-cam Ezzy Freeride sail. I am using a makeshift aluminum 6in. mast-top extension because th

Identifying Missing Parts for Your Bic Hard Rock Windsurf Board

Question Sailboard Hello Windlover, I have just purchased a complete bic hard rock i found this board and sail for a steal and unfortunatly i am missing a

Windsurfing Board Recommendations for Beginners (2024)

QuestionQUESTION: I windsurfed quite a bit... in the summer of 1984 (original Windsurfer board). Its 26 years later and Id like to get back into it. Can yo

Hobie Alpsh 6.0 Rigging Guide: Boom & Mast Adjustment

QuestionI bought an old windsurfing board.  Need some help rigging. How do I rig the boom to the mast.  There is a 1/4 line connected to the boom

Best Windsurfing Destinations in October for All Levels

QuestionMy wife and I want to go someplace special to windsurf in mid-October for our 25th anniversary. I was thinking about Bonaire but that might not be

Understanding Fin Lift: Physics and Hydrodynamics Explained

QuestionHi ! Id like to gain a better understanding of how the fin works, in terms of basic physics/hydrodynamics  principles. I can easily see how fo

Windsurf Mast Universal Mount Adapter for Vintage Boards

QuestionHi -- I have a board that is pushing 30 years old.  Its a Magnum...not even sure who made it.  I also have some new boards and new rigs.

Alpha 215RS Hourglass Replacement: Parts & Step-by-Step Guide

Question Hourglass Hi, I just bought a used Alpha 215RS and wanted to get a spare hourglass and need some advice. I have attached a photo of the base of my

Islander Sailboard Repair & Parts - Troubleshooting Sail & Daggerboard

QuestionHi Windlover, So I did exactly what you say NOT to do--I just bought some old windsurfing gear and am missing some parts that I need to replace in

Windsurfing Board Compatibility: Sunfish Mast & Sail Adapter

QuestionHi Windlover, Forgive me for asking multiple questions, but I had a revelation with the board that might help you. I discovered that the sail and

Troubleshooting a Sliding Mast Plug on a Mistral Malibu

QuestionI have an old Mistral Malibu.  The plug where you attach the base of the mast to the board is on a slider.  I cannot get the plug to lock

Lost Mast Base Parts for Bic Rhumba 160 - Assistance Needed

Questioni have a ca. 2000 bic rhumba 160 liters i think.  during a move, i lost the bottom part of the mast base.  that is, i still have the part

Mistral Pandera Rigging Guide & Setup - Windsurfing Help

QuestionWindlover - My son was given a used but in EXCELLENT condition Mistral Pandera.  We are experienced sailors but not windsurfers.  I saw i