Using an Older Windsurf Board: Advice for Beginners

QuestionLast season (2007) I took lessons and rented boards couple of times. This year I bought this Fanatic 320 board (i think it is 1990s board, about 1

Mistral Superlight Mast Base Crack - Repair & Reliability Concerns

QuestionIm an 80s windsurfer who bought a Mistral Superlight in really good shape to get back into it and Im having a blast.  Today, my mast popped ou

Bic Fanatic 295 Board - Condition & Mast Information

QuestionQUESTION: so ive maxed out the follow up questions? ha well I was browsing on the site and reading other peoples questions, it helped me in some a

Finding Replacement Parts for Mistral Prodigy - Mast Track Inserts

QuestionDo you know how I can obtain the black plastic inserts that press through the top deck under the mast track for a Mistral Prodigy? My track ripped

Identifying and Understanding Mistral Superlight Vent Plugs (1980-1984)

QuestionI have now aquired an older Mistral Superlight (made in Switzerland,I am told it was produced between 1980-1984). It has two 2inch diameter plugs.

Troubleshooting Mistral One Design Olympic 96 Mast Track - Stuck Settings

QuestionJust bought a Mistral One Design Official Olympic 96 with all rigging and 2 sails all for $50. Cool Beans! BUT we cannot figure out how to change t

Windsurfer Setup Guide: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

QuestionHi, I recently bought a windsurfer (all gear) from a friend, and have no idea how to set it up (what gets tied to what..) Do you have an illustrati

Choosing the Right Shortboard Volume for Intermediate Paddlers

QuestionHello :) Im thinking of purchasing a my first short board - a JP X-Cite. Im currently working with the harness/straps and have read that this is a

Optimal Harness Line Length: A Guide for Sailors

QuestionHow long should the harness lines be?  I always feel like i am about to catapult AnswerHey Scott, Length is somewhat of a preferance but her

Board Weight Capacity: Understanding Rider Ability & Volume

QuestionVal 125 what will be max weight on this board ? my kids tall but 245lbs. AnswerHey MB, There really isnt a max weight of person to board volume.

Buying Used Sailboats: A Beginner's Guide to Choosing Sails

Questionim a beginner, approaching intermediate skill level.  Ive been looking for used equipment on craigslist and have some questions about sails. &

Windsurf Board Size Recommendation for Intermediate/Advanced Sailing

QuestionI have been riding a 12 long 20 year old Windsurfer for 15 years but my skills are rudimentary at best.  I want to graduate to intermediate an

Windsurfing Head-Cap Repair: DIY vs. Professional - Fanatic Board

QuestionHi, Im new to windsurfing and dont care to spend a lot of money. Im using an old Fanatic 100 board, but the other day while rigging up the sail, I

Where to Buy a Mast Foot for Your Fanatic Windsurfer?

QuestionI have a Fanatic Club windsurfer and when we moved 5 years ago, somehow we forgot the mast.  I can actually replace the mast easily - I can ju

Finding a Replacement Tendon for a TenCate Mast Base

QuestionHello, I have an old TenCate board with two rigs, all in very good condition, except for the mast base, where the tendon broke (end tore off). This

Best Freeride Surfboard for Moderate Winds (115-130L)

QuestionHi, Im an intermediate surfer(160lbs, 180 cm) who wants to progress all the technique with a confortable but performing board. This board have to b

How to Securely Attach a Windsurf Mast to Your Board

QuestionHello, How do I attach the mast to the board? The mast keeps sliding off the mast extension! Thanks! Albert Ontario, Canada AnswerHey Albert, Il

Finding Parts for Your Bic Windsurfer: Mast Base & Universal Joints

QuestionQUESTION: I am looking for a mount for a Bic 13 ft windsurfer. Any leads appreciated ANSWER: Hey Mike, It sounds like you need a mast base for an

Allgaier System 62 Magnum Parts: Mast Connection & Skag Availability

QuestionI have an old allgaier system 62 magnum board. Im looking for a new mast connection and skag. Are these parts still available? AnswerHey Mark, Im

Mast Extension Compatibility & Replacement - Chinook & Fleetwood

QuestionIm borrowing an 18 extension from my friend and the base I have doesnt seem to fit. Its a chinook base and a Fleetwood extension. When I put the