Sail Replacement Advice: V8 Alternatives for Versatile Performance

QuestionHello, I have a few questions: I would like to replace an old np v8 8.4m sail.  I liked the power and shape of the v8 but I like the durabilit

Windsurf Board Damage Repair: Common Issues & Solutions

QuestionHi Windlover, having just started to use my own equipment regularly I have begun to wonder: What to do if my board gets damaged? I can see the fo

Sailboat Tacking and Reaching: A Practical Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hi! As usual, whatever I learn by practising in summer gets promptly forgotten after almost 6 months of our darn winter! I want to brush

Vent Plug Tightening: Best Practices for Board Durability

QuestionFor some reason I feel leery about tightening vent plugs to only quarter-turn tight...especially when your board sits in a hot van or truck compart

Used BIC 250 Windsurfer - Assessment & Value

QuestionQUESTION: The is a bic windsurfer 250 for sale by me for $75.00 and its suposed to be six years old. I that good board for someone who is 180lbs. A

Windsurfing Performance Troubleshooting: Board & Sail Selection & Technique

QuestionHi, Im 150 lbs and have 2 boards, a 160L bic techno and a 115L mistral syncro; I also have a range of sails, a 5.5, a 6.4, a 7.0 and a 8.0. I hav

Identify Your Mistral Longboard Model: One Design Identification

Question Mistral I have a Mistral longboard aproc 1998, but I cant figure what the model it is. Attached is a picture of the boat. I would appreciate any h

North Volcano 6.3 Sail: Mast Size & Compatibility Advice

QuestionHi Just bought North Volcano sail 6.3 (Not sure of age) Could you advise what size mast i need cheers Brian AnswerHey Brian, There should be som

Attaching a Boom to a Mast on a Bic Board: A Simple Guide

QuestionI was given an old Bic board and have all the parts.  One item, an 8 inch loop of black rop with a red ball on it looks like the piece needed

Windsurfing Weight & Physique: What's Ideal for Competition?

QuestionWhat is the ideal weight for a wind surfer? Is it important to be of one particular physique to surf compititively? AnswerHey Dash, There really

Severne Focus 8.5 Sail Luff Rotation Issue - Troubleshooting & Solutions

QuestionQUESTION: Hi ! I have just tried out my brand new  Severne Focus 8.5 sail yesterday.While noticing a remarkable improvement in getting the bo

HiFly Primo Daggerboard Replacement: Compatibility & Options

QuestionI have a HiFly Primo board, needing a daggerboard. Ive heard that a daggerboard from a Mistral NTrance would fit. Is this true? The-House has a d

OBrien Poly Lite Plus: Beginner Windsurfing Board - Is It Right For You?

QuestionIm an old guy just looking for something easy to enjoy windsurfing a little. Id also like for it to be a good board for a nephew who is a beginner

Windsurfing Sail Rope Replacement: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionQUESTION:  i have a wind surf board its pretty old and very large.Ive just moved from texas to s.carolina.Ive had my board in the water only o

Finding a Replacement Mast Base for Your O'Brien Sailboard

QuestionHi I have an OBrien sail board from the late 80s (approx 1988 or 89).  I cannot find the mast base.  Is there any resources out there to

Securely Transport Boards on Your Car: Thule Rack Guide

QuestionHi there, I have a question about how to tie down a board on top of a car.  I have a rather bulky board, 2008 Starboard Rio.  I current

Replacing a Mistral 6.3 Progress Line Sail: Compatible Options

QuestionI have a old Mistral Super Light board that came with a Mistral 6.3 Progress Line sail. The sail is starting to rip and I need to replace it. But w

Mistral Ventura LCS Rigging Guide: Sail Foot & Boom Assembly

QuestionQUESTION: Just picked up a used board, sails, rigging,etc. here in Vermont. Its been about 20 years since I had or rode my old Mistral lake board.

Old O'Brien Fin Mounting System - Identifying & Sourcing

QuestionHi i have the board as mentioned above, but do not have the skeg fin on the back.  Is it still possible to buy one and what type of mounting s

Windsurfing Help & Community Appreciation

QuestionHi Windlover, firstly having read loads of questions you have answered here i believe you need a well deserved big thank you for you excellent deta