Windsurfing Lessons Near Missouri: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionMy names Amelia and i live on a lake in Missouri. My dad sails his boats a lot but we know nothing about windsurfing? I really want to learn but i

Troubleshooting Downwind Sailing Performance on a Bic Techno 2

QuestionHi I have been sailing for about 2 months now, on a Bic Techno 2 board (160litre, 265cm), using either a 6.5m sail or a 7.3 one.  I light win

Windsurf Board Rigging: A Beginner's Guide & Troubleshooting

QuestionI bought an old windsurf board, its very old school. This is my first board and the guy I bought it from didnt know any thing about it. So I need t

Find the Right Mastfoot for Your Mistral Windsurfer

QuestionHello, Ive never windsurfed, but it looks like fun.  I acquired an older Mistral windsurfer, but I believe Im missing the piece called a mast

Windsurfing Sail Battens Not Swinging: Troubleshooting & Adjustments

QuestionHello,   I have been windsurfing on a 17 year old bic board and sail for about 17 years.  I recently received a new mistral prodigy

Finding a Mast Foot for Your Fanatic Viper Windsurf Board

QuestionHi, want to try myself in windsurfing... Got for free some staff - Fanatic Light Viper board for beginners (very large and has a big retractable ke

Windsurfing Mast Position & Harness Guide for Beginners

QuestionI recently bought a an 87 obrien windsurf board that I use on lake superior. I am still in the beginning stage and have not been able to get back i

Repairing a Broken O'Brien Electric Banana Windsurfer Rod

QuestionI was given an older model OBrien Electric Banana (Allgaier System 83) windsurfer.  The Mast foot clips into the board just fine.  Rising

Windsurfing Sail Upgrade: Choosing the Right Size & Setup

QuestionHello, Ive been windsurfing for a few years now once and a while and I am looking for at least a new sail to fit my skill level and size. Our board

Boom Lock for Windsurfing: Identifying & Sourcing Inhaul Mechanisms

Question I have a windsurfer brand Duralite 12 foot freestyle board. It has a boom that uses a rope to secure it to the mast. what do you call  the p

Mistral Maui: Assembly & Setup - Expert Advice

Questionhow does this mast, sail, and handle all connect? AnswerI would love to able to tell you how to put this together.  Unfortunately I could onl

Mistral Windsurfing Board Specs & Suitability - Early Intermediate?

QuestionQUESTION: I have a Mistral windsurfing board. But I dont know its specifications I mean it seems me like old technology board and dont know if it

Reviving Your Windsurfing Passion: Getting Back on the Water

QuestionHi, I used to be mad keen on windsurfing until 15 years ago when family circumstances forced me to stop. I still have all my old kit, in good nick,

Sail Repair: Quick Guide to Fixing a Puncture

QuestionToday was the first day out with my new rig....great day!!!!!!!!! until I punctured the membrane....How do I repair it? AnswerIf you punctured it

Choosing the Right Windsurf Sail: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: hi windlover, im 19 and after trying windsurfing for my last two summer holidays i have fallen in love with the sport, at the end of last

HiFly Sailboard Pivot Joint Replacement Parts - Finding Old Parts

QuestionMy friend has an old HiFly sailboard. Here is the part that he is hooking for: http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/FossilFool/HiFly.jpg Answe

Choosing the Right Windsurfing Board: Volume & Weight Guide

QuestionI have an old (dont laugh) mid-1980s Sailboard 335. I weigh 200 lbs. I can uphaul on this board and I am learning to waterstart. I want to get a sm

Windsurfing Age: When Can Kids Start?

QuestionHi Dean, Last year we moved to Spain - Costa Daurada - Miami-Playa where I started working for BIC. Yesterday I saw some flaglets about windsurfing

Bic Windsurfer Mast Connector Replacement Part

QuestionI have been using an old Bic windsurfer that I got through a friend on the lake my cottage is on for about two years now. It has worked fine for me

Optimal Boom Vang Line Placement for Sail Tuning

Questionhey windlover just picked up my harness today, i was wondering if it is just a matter of preference or if theres a guide on where along the boom to