Fixing a Loose Mast Pin on a Bic Salsa Board - Sailing Help

QuestionHello, I have an old Bic Salsa board that was given to me.  I was out sailing.  When I finished I tried to pull the pin (two prongs) out

Identifying Vintage Windsurfing Boards: BIC Model - Part 1

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Windlover, A couple of days ago I acquired a couple of other old windsurfers with booms, masts and sails. Im splitting this question

Identifying Vintage Windsurfing Boards: Part 2 - Seeking Expert Help

QuestionHi Windlover, As mentioned in my other post, a couple of days ago I acquired a couple of other old windsurfers with booms, masts and sails. Im sp

Upgrading Your Sailboat: Mast & Extension Considerations

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Windlover, Well my old board saga continues, but with great progress! I have a new 430 carbon mast on the way that I got a great dea

Boom Length for Multiple Sail Sizes: Finding the Right Fit

QuestionHi Windlover, In considering booms (vs a new boom head), I ran across what might be a good deal on a new clamp on boom. However in my quest to on

Optimal Mast Position for 6.0m2 Pursuit Sail & 430 Carbon Mast

QuestionHi Windlover, Good news - the conversion of my mast track on the old HiFly board with the Mistral Slider Nut and Chinook Standard US Base went per

Evaluating a Used Curtis Hawk Windsurfer: Condition & Repair

QuestionMy neighbor gave me an old windsurfer that has been hanging in his garage for a while.  It is a Curtis Hawk, he has had it for ten years or mo

Upgrading Your Windsurfing Gear: Compatibility & When to Replace

QuestionIve been teaching myself on my dads old gear from the 80s, and i know Im going to keep it up. Should i consider getting new gear? Would a new mast

Windsurfing Mast & Sail Compatibility: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hi! I am an intermediate  average windsurfer not particularly obsessed with the technicalities of speed and high level professional

Finding a Replacement Mast Foot for Your Mistral Windsurfer

QuestionI just acquired a used Mistral Windsurfer and when we put it together, we broke the mast foot.  Any idea where we should look for another? &nb

O'Brien Elite Garage-Stored Board: Is it a Good Beginner Choice?

QuestionQUESTION: Typical situation, neighbor selling a 9 out of 10 condition garage stored OBrien Elite for $400 here in Texas, no local shops nearby, and

Best Windsurfing Boards for Family Lake Sailing: Recommendations

QuestionI have a 1984 Mistral Superlight and a 1997 Mistral Superlight II- My 5 kids love both boards and would like to buy something comparable for lake s

Windsurfer Dagger Board Replacement: Finding Parts for Old Windsurf Boards

QuestionI just was passed down my Dads old Windsurfer brand windsurfer set up. The first day out learning I LOST the dagger board to it :(. I am completely

F2 Strato 80s Fin Replacement: Identifying the Correct Fitting

QuestionI have an F2 Strato from the 80s which has a broken fin.  Do you know what kind of fitting it uses? Theres not a lot of information out there

Hobie Alpha Windsurfer Parts & Manual - Find Replacements

QuestionDo you know where I can get a new back fin and the fitting that attaches the mast to the Alpha windsurfer?  How about a manual  I got the

Find a Replacement Daggerboard for Your High Fly 3.2 Windsurf Board

Question wind surfer parts  wind surfer board   I have a German High Fly 3.2 Has extra light air mast and new colored sail, Have original sail an

Mastfoot Replacement for Mistral Windsurfer - Chinook Sailing

QuestionI have an old mistral windurfer, marked Mistral medium on the sail with a 3. on the sail as well.  It has a broken mastfoot or attachment poin

Adapting a Chinook Base Cup to a Wayler Mast Foot

QuestionQUESTION: I recently purchased a complete wayler set up. I was told by an anonymous windsurfer (that I can now no longer get ahold of) that I could

Windsurfing for Beginners: Tips for Light Wind Conditions

QuestionHi Windlover, I am having to teach myself to windsurf (no lessons anywhere close and no time to go somewhere for them). I am a fairly large guy (

Tiga Board Footstrap Solution: Preventing Slippage & Enhancing Control

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Windlover, On my old Tiga board, there are no footstraps (or places to attach them). Im Ok with that as I hope that by the time I ne