Is a 288cm x 58cm Windsurf Board Suitable for a 6'3", 206lb Rider?

QuestionHi, I have just seen a secondhand board on sale in a local shop. I have checked the gear and its all in good condition. However, the board is 288cm

Windsurfing Mast & Sail Trimming Troubleshooting: Get the Right Settings

QuestionHi! I started windsurfing last year and bought my own gear a couple of months ago. I have got North sails Natural 5.8 and a Naish Sprint 6.6 with

HiFly 320FX Longboard Footstraps: Compatibility & Installation Guide

QuestionI have inherited a HiFly 320FX longboard(?) from a neighbor.  I am going to take it to a friends lake here in Alabama this spring to learn and

Choosing the Right Board Size: A Guide for Your Weight and Skill

QuestionDear Patrick, I way about 170 lbs and am about 6 ft tall.  I do not know much about board size and volume.  I have been learning on an

Removing a Mast Base from a Mistral Longboard - Troubleshooting

QuestionI just bought two older long boards at a yard sale theyre both Mistral. One has a peddle release mechanism, the other doesnt. The one that doesnt j

Windsurfing Board Upgrade: Can I Use Older Models? Mast Size & Weight Capacity

QuestionHey I started windsurfing last summer on a 1986 windsurfer. It was a bit of a tank and I am looking to get something a bit newer/faster. Everythin

Ezzy Freeride 3 vs. RRD Evolution Mark II: Sail Comparison & Review

QuestionHi! I wonder if you can offer any comments on the Ezzy Sails, particularly the Ezzy Freeride 3 ( 2009) and the RRD Evolution Mark II sails . From

Choosing the Right Sail Size for Your Tabou Rocket 145

QuestionHi! Thanks for your advice on the Ezzy Free Ride 3 sail. I am getting a Tabou Rocket 145 STD board  shortly .  So far, I have been using

Vintage Alpha International Windsurf Board - Restoration Project?

QuestionHi Patrick I am big fan of windsurfing always wanted  buy one.With two small kids something is always more important.Untill next week .I walke

Windsurf Board Parts Identification - Expert Advice

Question board Hi Patrick Here is picture of board AnswerI looked at all the photos but cannot determine what is missing since all boards manufactured a

Find Flexible Mast Base Joints for Your TC Runner Board - Chinook Sailing

Questiondo you know where i could get hold of some flexable mast base joints for my old and recently ungaraged tc runner board. regards gareth AnswerHey G

Tabou Rocket 145 LTD: Can The Deviator Mast Base Be Used with a 1-Bolt Setup?

QuestionQUESTION: Hello! I have just ordered a  new Tabou Rocket  145 LTD and  I dont want to take any chances of breaking the nose, becaus

Identifying the Correct Fin Type for Your Windsurf Board

Question Bottom of board (rear) Hi, I bought an old bic sports windsurf board that is about 10.5ft long.  Its missing the rear fin and I need to find

Sailboard Repair & Value: Curtis Hawk - Expert Advice

Question SAILBOARD What do you think? I need to find a boom and any other rigings? and the seam on one side is open about 3 is that hard to closeup? Is Cur

Choosing the Right Fin for Your Mistral Equipe: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHello , I just bought a Mistral Equipe and want a really decent fin on it. I havent windsurfed in twenty years, and alot of things are different. &

How to Sell Old Artwork: Valuing and Finding Buyers for Vintage Paintings

QuestionWe have two old MIstral boards hanging in our garage. Theyve been hanging there untouched for about 15 years (!) and are probably 20 years old. &nb

Windsurfing Fins for Beginners: Sea Trend & Hi Fly Board Advice

QuestionHi: I have a Sea Trend hybrid approx. 10ft. It has a place for three fins. I  am just starting to windsurf.on a lake in Pa. I am 5ft 10 190#.

Understanding Camber Inducers on Windsurfing Sails: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I am getting back into windsurfing after a 20 year absence.  A lot of stuff is new, and most interesting to me are the camber in

Windsurfing Gear Valuation & Sale - Fanatic, Alpha, Wadell & More

QuestionI have alot of windsurfing gearand need to sell it.  Could you please price out the following: 1. Fanatic 295 slalom w/base - good cond 2 Al

Windsurfing Straps & Planning: A Comprehensive Guide

Questionhow do i get planing then move into the straps AnswerHey Joe, I could spend a lot of time explaining it to you but here is a link that will give