HiFly Sailboard Parts & Repair - Seeking Mast Base, Fin & Battens

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Windlover, I ran across an old post by you where you were hunting for parts and info on an old HiFly sailboard. I have one that I

HiFly 300 Universal Joint Repair Parts - Finding Replacement Components

QuestionHi! I was reading your response to a question about a HiFly 300 posted back in 2009.  I have the same issue and have searched around a bit for

HiFly Sail Board Identification & Model History

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Windlover, For some reason there was no way to reply to this thread: http://www.allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=6&catID=2074&expID=47481&q

Windsurfing Gear Guide for Beginners: Choosing the Right Equipment

QuestionHello, years ago I have tried windsurfing using my uncles VERY old board. Right now I think it is time for me to start windsurfing, and I would ap

Windsurfing Sail Size Guide for Flathead Lake, Montana

QuestionI am just beginning to get into windsurfing. I just purchased an old Obrian board from a guy I met at an auction, who didnt really know what it was

Optimizing Your Bic 293 D for Light Winds: Fin Size & Buoyancy

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Windlover! I will be taking out soon ( weather permitting) my brand new Bic 293 D, which comes with a standard 38 cm fin. The board is

Best Windsurfing Board for Intermediate Sailors (20-30 Knots)

QuestionHi, I have been windsurfing for 3 years and I have a 126 Fanatic Eagle board with 5.3, 5.8, 6.6 and 8.5 sails. I can waterstart, sail in footstrap

Daggerboard Installation Guide: Troubleshooting Warped Boards

QuestionQUESTION: I traded a marble that I made for a old old sail board. It it intact with new sail. I am not sure how to install the dagger board. I thin

Valuing Older Mistral Windsurf Boards: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionI have a couple Mistral windsurf boards, older models, how do I find out how much they are worth? AnswerHey Cheryl, There are many factors that a

Windsurfing on Smaller Lakes: Is Your Lake Size Suitable?

QuestionI live on a 60 acre lake, once a gravel pit converted into a residential area.  Have never windsurfed before but would like to begin.  My

Fanatic Viper Mast U-Joint Replacement & Modification Options

QuestionQUESTION: I jus bought an old 11 fanatic viper. everything was great until i got it home. the mechanical u-joint that holds the mast snapped in hal

Mistral Windsurfer Mast Head Repair & Parts - Expert Advice

QuestionI have a Mistral Windsurfer that I picked up for $150 last summer.  I thought it was a pretty good deal since it came with everything and two

HiFly 300 Mast Extension Length - Windsurfing Forum

QuestionHi Windlover, A while back you gave me some wonderful advice about an old HiFly board that I picked up at our local Goodwill. Many thanks for tha

Sail Mast Height Calculation & Compatibility - Expert Advice

QuestionHi Windlover, In followup to this thread: http://www.allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=6&catID=2074&expID=47481&qID=4967601 I put the mast in the sail

HiFly 355 Fun Sail Size Guide: Find Your Perfect Sail

QuestionHi Windlover, From digging through some old HiFly brochures I found online, I am thinking that my board may be a HiFly 355 Fun board. The length

Bic 250: Parts, Collectibility & Rider Suitability - Expert Insights

QuestionI am looking for parts for it and to see if it was acollectors piece.   I would love to ride it but need to find both rudders?  fins

Windsurfer Mast & Sail Setup - Chinook Mast Base & Downhaul Issues

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Windlover, Well the plot to get the old windsurfer up and running again thickens<g>. Today I got the used chinook mast base (w

Lost Windsurfing Fin? Finding Replacement Parts for Vintage Boards

QuestionQUESTION: Dear Windlover, I live abroad and windsurfing is not very popular here. I have just lost the fin of my LCS-XR from the 90s and there are

Choosing a Second-Hand Sailboard: Advice for Intermediate Sailors

QuestionHello! I am having a difficult time finding a good second board to buy. I want to get a used probably older board to save money. I have already bec

Windsurfing Gear Upgrade: Is It Time for a New Board?

QuestionI am trying to decide whether to buy a new board. I have been sailing since 1980.  I have been windsurfing since 1988.  I consider mysel