Windsurfing Gear Recommendations for Windy Conditions - Size & Stability

QuestionI know you must get this question a lot, but I have been windsurfing for a while now and I have a wide/long board with a big sail (when I was a beg

Value & Use of a Used F2 Strato Funline Board - Expert Advice

QuestionWe recently purchased a cabin.  A F2 strato Funline Board only was left.  no sail.  Is it worth anything?  If so, where would y

Bic Techno 160 Review: Is it Right for Light Wind Sailing?

QuestionI  sold a newly bought Bic Techno 160 last summer because, used as I was to a traditional longboard with a centerboard , even a 6.6 sail which

Removing a Stuck Surfboard Fin: A Safe & Effective Guide

QuestionHi there, I recently bought a second hand board and when I tried to remove the fin it has remained stuck in board. I am afraid to apply too much

Understanding Afternoon Wind Gusts: The Science Behind Thermal Air

QuestionHi Windlover - is there any truth in the theory that winds tend to be more gusty in the afternoon due to the thermal air rising from the heated lan

Buying a Used Windsurfer: Advice for Beginners

QuestionHi Windsurferkindaguy, Im looking at a used windsurfer being sold on the web, cant view the board in person, and know nothing about windsurfing! I

Choosing the Right Windsurf Board and Sail - Is the Starboard i-Sonic 115 + 9.0 Right for You?

QuestionIve been windsurfing for 3 years on my  old longboard & 5.7 Gaastra sail. The rig is really underpowered. On my lake, the conditions are usual

Fanatic Freewave 86L: Wind & Sail Recommendations for a 162lb Rider

QuestionI sail in the New York city area (mostly Long Island and Northern New Jersey).  I weigh 162 and have had a good time on a 130 volume board (I

Finding Parts for Vintage Mistral Windsurf Boards - Superlight Model

QuestionI saw an old answer in which you mentioned knowing some sources for old mistral windsurfer parts. I have an old mistral board. The only model desig

Mistral SST Mast Base & Fin Replacement - Getting Started Windsurfing

QuestionQUESTION: Hey, I just bought a Mistral SST, its an older board and it didnt come with some parts. I have no idea what im doing but i want to get in

Shortboard Tips for Windsurfers: Mastering Waterstarts & Progression

QuestionHi, I have been windsurfing for about 3 months, and have progressed from a massive board to a 140ltr fanatic, and now just got a second slightly ol

Used Windsurfing Rig Purchase Advice: BIC Race Tech & Sail Size

Question Dear Windlover Im an old liveaboard sailor from Miami. Havent windsurfed in 12 years. Im 190lbs, done it maybe 30 times, no waterstart ability,

Replacing the Universal Joint on a Tiga Speed Sailboard

QuestionIve just bought an old Tiga speed sailboard from our local 2nd hand store.  Ive always wanted to have a go at windsurfing.  The universal

Windsurfing Rig Repair: Identifying and Fixing a Broken Tendon

Question Universal Joint Windsurfer Rig Part ?Broken Tendon (I Think?) Here are pictures of the broken part.  The make of the sailboard is a Hi-Fly 30

Find Universal Joint Replacement Parts for Your Windsurfing Equipment - Bombora 2434

QuestionHi windlover, i have a windsurfer, my board is a bombora Allgaier system 62, my sail is designed and manufactured by Wild Winds Australia. Size is

Mast Size Compatibility for NeilPryde Combat 4.5 Sail

QuestionHi Windlover, I have bought a Neil Pryde Combat 4.5, and as Im a student - Im on a budget! Ideally Id like a 90-100% 370 mast, but Im struggling to

Choosing the Right Windsurf Board: 125L vs 135L for Intermediate Sailors

QuestionIm 85kg and ride an old AHD board 283 - 135L (2yrs sailing) doing well with harness but getting problems to go into footstraps (always going out of

How Much is My Used O'Brien Windsurfer Worth? - Valuation Guide

QuestionI have an OBrien Competitor Poly Lite Plus windsurfer thats been in my garage for 6 years, from an old roommate who has not returned to claim it, a

Find Replacement Mast Base for Mistral Windsurfing Board - Ocean Air Sports & Big Winds

QuestionHi Windlover, I recently bought a used mistral board and sail. I discovered the mast base is missing. The board has 2 holes about 6 apart with stai

Windsurf Board Size & Fin Selection: Finding the Right Setup

QuestionQUESTION: Hi I have been windsurfing for about a 1 1/2 years now and im struggling to get my head around board size versus performance.  I wei