Bic Windsurfer Repair: Finding Parts & Fixing Damage

QuestionI just bought a Bic windsurfer that is approximately 30 yrs. old and it is missing the rubber hourglass joint. Where would I find a replacement par

Outhaul Adjustment for Windsurfing Sails: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHi there, Im a fairly experienced Dinghy sailer, but have recently fallen in love with Windsurfing. Ive never been shown how to rig the board pro

Identifying Old Bic Windsurf Boards: Dufor Wing & More

QuestionIve inherited a couple old windsurfers - both Bic - and have heard one of them is great to learn on.  Its a big slab of a deck with straps. &n

Windsurfing Gear Recommendations for Lake Medota Conditions

QuestionI currently sail on lake medota in madison. I am part of Hoofers sailing club and I use their equipment. They offer a pretty good range of sails fr

Finding Replacement Parts for Vintage Neil Pryde Sailboards

QuestionIve read a couple answers you provided.  Are you saying that Bic doesnt distribute repair parts for 80s vintage Neil Pryde boards?  Or re

Restoring a Classic Mistral Tarifa: Assessment & Parts

QuestionHey Windlover, Thanks for taking the time to answer all these inquiries.   I have an old Mistral Tarifa my wife and I sailed several seasons

Windsurfing for Beginners: Gear & Tips for Larger Individuals

QuestionHi - Ive read most of your helpful replies to people but am still confused. I spent a bit of time in my distant youth windsurfing but that was near

Where to Buy One Design U-Joints & Compatible Joints - Expert Advice

QuestionI was hoping you could tell me where I could buy a one design universal joint or what other joints would fit a one design board? AnswerHey Ben, H

DIY Windsurf Board Repair: Fixing a Cracked Deck

QuestionI have a Mistral Stinger CGI and I did a jump and came down on the water a little hard and felt something crack under my back foot. I can stick a

Windsurfing Board Tip Diving: Troubleshooting for Beginners

QuestionHello, I am a 200 lbs beginner windsurfer. Im using a Bic Nova 170. Ive noticed that tip of my board tends to sink often. Im still riding with my f

Vent Screw Issues on Bic Nova 170: Risks & Solutions

QuestionI rode my new board for the first time without the vent screw (I didnt even know boards had vent screws). Did I ruin my board?, I understand the ri

Learn & Practice Jibing: Best Locations & Tips for Windsurfing

QuestionQUESTION: Where are the best places to go to learn/practice jibing? ANSWER: Hey Hanalei, Anywhere that there is enough wind to have you planning

Windsurfing Gear Recommendations for Lake Tahoe & Nevada

QuestionHi Patrick, I am 34 years old weigh about 200lbs and about 6 feet tall.I want to windsurf on Lake Tahoe (lighter winds )and on Walker Lake or one o

Windsurfing Gear Upgrade: When to Buy Your Own Board & Sail

QuestionHi, I recently started windsurfing by taking a 2 hour beginner course and rented about 10 hours after that to practice sailing and tacking. Winds a

Windsurf Sail Rigging Troubleshooting: RDM Mast & Adjustments

QuestionQUESTION: I bought a 2005 5.9 House brand sail from a major outlet.  Sail says RDM, but I was assured it was not necessary.  I started wi

Best Wakeboard & Rig Setup for Advanced Jumps - Expert Advice

QuestionI have an old, heavy board which Ive mastered.  Ive maximized the boards potential and need to buy a board and rig that I can start doing jump

Mistral Tarifa: Dimensions & User Review - Windsurfing Forums

QuestionQUESTION: Can you tell me what volume was the Mistral Tarifa? Thanks Chuck ANSWER: Funny you should ask... I had one years ago.  My first sho

Windsurfing Board Upgrade: Is a New Board Worth It?

QuestionI started windsurfing 3 years ago on Bic Veloce 310 (151L) and it is still my the only board. I tried once JP X-Cite 122 and Mistral Explosion 145.

Beginner's Guide to Surfboard Selection & Getting Started

QuestionHi, Im here for a year and wish to learn to surf. I dont know where to start in choosing a surfboard and the appropriate lenght. Ive been told, tha

Best English-Speaking Summer Surf Destinations for Medical Students

QuestionIm a Medical Student at the University of Glasgow and a keen surfer. I have to spend my Summer this year doing a four week placement in a hospital,