Windsurfing Harness Guide: Seat vs. Waist & Choosing the Right Fit

QuestionI am looking to purchase a windsurfing harness.  The basic choice as I see it is between a seat type harness or a waist harness.  I am aw

Seat vs. Waist Harnesses: Choosing the Right Sailing Safety System

QuestionI am looking to upgrade my present seat harness which is about 5 years old.  As I understand it the basic choice is between a seat vs. waist h

Sail Rigging Troubleshooting: Addressing Sail Creases During Mast Insertion

QuestionHi, im a beginner with lots of experience with lessons and decided its the sport for me. Now, geared with a new board, rig and guide book iv struck

Waterstarting Challenges in Strong Winds: A Windsurfing Experience

QuestionH i Windlover, out sailing the other day in about 30 knots in gusty conditions. This was on a river with large wind blown chop.  When trying

Best Surfing & Bodyboarding Spots in Los Angeles for Beginners

QuestionHi Laurie, My name is cyril, i am from france and ive just arrived in LA. I used to do surf many years ago and i would like to relearn. that is wh

Windsurfing Equipment Recommendations for Experienced Sailors (225 lbs)

QuestionI am an experienced sailor and surfer. Im contemplating getting into windsurfing but am baffled about what equipment to get. I dont want to buy an

Best Windsurfing Boards for Beginners: A Guide for Central Texas

QuestionHi! I am a beginner (of sorts) windsurfer.  I have only windsurfed in two occassions.  In  1997 I took a two day beginners class an

Windsurfing Transition: Improving Your Glide from Floater to Sinker

QuestionI am an indermediate w/s. I sail in the Gorge in most conditions. I am 62 220 lbs and I use sail 4.7 to 5.8 sails in 18 to 35+ conditions. I am com

Best US Windsurfing Spots for November: Beginner to Intermediate

Questionmy wife and i are looking for a good place in the US to windsurf around thanksgiving. We will most likely fly in with no rig, so there needs to be

Learning to Surf at Bondi Beach: A Guide for Beginners

QuestionI am going to Bondi Beach next week and there may be a chance for me to go bodyboarding or surfing.  However I have never gone into the ocean

Sail Baton Tension: Achieving Optimal Shape & Rigging

QuestionHi Windlover, A couple of questions if I may.  I have recently purchased a new 10m sail and had to loosen the batons attached to the 3 cams s

Stickers on Surfboards: Impact on Performance & Durability

QuestionHey, i was wondering if i were to put sticker or decal on the bottom of my board if it would effect it or if the decals will come off easily. Thank

Repairing a Cracked Surfboard: Assessment & DIY Options

QuestionI have made numerous repairs on my sons surfboard.   However,  today he came home with a crack which extended across the bottom of t

Upgrading Your Windsurfing Sail: 6.2 to 7.9 & Mast Compatibility

QuestionHi, Ive just bought a 7.9 Tushingham Raptor 3 second hand in very good condition - is this a good sail to progress to from a 6.2 with the intention

Windsurfing Equipment Recommendations for Level 3 Sailors

QuestionHI Im a level 3 windsurfer and just want to ask what equipment would you recommend that I purchase or should I wait until I get further experience

Foot Straps Technique: Preventing Windage and Harness Line Positioning

QuestionHi, Thanks for previous answer it was very helpful. Im gradually trying to get into the footstraps my question is what technique should i follow as

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Con Surfboards: A Detailed Analysis

Question   hello I have a con surfboard  vintage , it is 74 single fin tan discolored , large nose the bottom has what appears to be a red w

Windsurfing Progression: Tips for Intermediate Sailors

QuestionHi there, Ive been windsurfing for a season and seem to have got a bit stuck in terms of progress so I wondered if you could help me out with a fe

Choosing the Right Surfboard Size for Your Height & Skill

Questionhow do you know what size board you are? im 56 what size should i get? AnswerHey Savannah, Im not much of a surfer. I prefer a sail on my boards

Windsurfing Board Damage: Troubleshooting & Repair - JB150 X-CITE

QuestionHi Patrick I purchased a JB150 X-CITE Board last June, I have only used it a dozen times and keep it in a protective board bag all over winter. I t