Mast Compatibility & Replacement: Can You Exchange Parts?

QuestionI have 440 mast 220 + 220, I need 490, someone told me I change just top Is it true? does it matter the make of mast? Thanks Andrew AnswerAll the

BIC Core 160D & Gaastra 6.5m: Water Starting & Intermediate Board Recommendations

QuestionIm wondering if you could guide me on the following.  I just bought a bic core 160d w/ gaastra 6.5m sail.  I weigh roughly 165lbs and Im

Understanding Outhaul Grommet Placement on Your Sail

QuestionHi My sail has two grommet holes at the clew for outhaul, whats the difference between the top one and the bottom one? When to use each one?  

Choosing Your First Windsurf Board: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: I can SUP fairly proficiently but I decided to take up windsurfing to get away from the crowds at the surfing lineup. Im live at Hanalei

Choosing Your First Windsurfing Board: Beginner-Friendly Options

QuestionQUESTION: Hi! In light winds NOTHING, really,  is as effective as the centerboard-equipped boards, which the windsurfing mystique fed  by

Boom Clamp Attachment on Windsurf Mast: Visual Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hi! About the attachment of the Boom to mast if clamp on type. Have you got any photos  to ilustrare? Its kind of hard for me to und

Upgrading Your Tabou Rocket 145: Fin Size for Enhanced Performance

QuestionI am considering to add  a Bic 293D ( 205 lts)to my Tabou Rocket 145 to extend my sailing to subplaning and serious upwind for which the Tabou

Mast Base Replacement for Mistral Pandera Windsurf Board - Compatible Brands

QuestionQUESTION: hi! i have a mistral pandera long board my mast base broke and im planning on buying another mast base for my mistral pandera board with

Troubleshooting Mistral Pandera Adjustable Sliding Track - Stuck Slider & Broken Lever

Questionhi there! i have a mistral pandera board with the adjustable/sliding track. i have not used the board for some years and im planning on using it ag

Sail Repair: Fixing Tears and Stitching on NeilPryde Sails

Questionhi windlover its me again, i would like to ask on what can i do on my sails... i have two sails a neilpryde 4.5 slalom and neilpryde 6.0 gybe my pr

Windsurfing Harnesses: Types, Benefits & Choosing the Right One

Questionhi windolover is a harness really advisable in windsurfing? if it is needed what type of harness should i use? i can see over the net harnesses lik

Securely Transporting a Long Windsurf Board with a Roof Rack

QuestionQUESTION: Hi windlover! I would like to ask on how i can transport my  windsurf using my suv, it has a cross bar roof rack but the board is ab

Mistral Pandera Longboard Volume & Weight Capacity - Windsurfing Q&A

QuestionHi windlover! I would like to ask if you know  the volume of the mistral pandera long board? How many liters is it? Will it be able to carry m

Installing a Chinook/Mistral 8mm Brass Slider Nut: A Quick Guide

QuestionHi windlover! I ordered a chinook/mistral 8mm brass slider nut for My mistral pandera mast slider track, but i cant find any instruction on how to

Used Sails: Reliability & Wind Forecast Resources

QuestionHi windlover! I would like to ask if its Ok to buy  and use old good condition sails that have been seldomly used.... The sails i think was ye

Jibing a Mistral Pandera Longboard: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHi windlover! I would like to ask if its possible to do a quick jibe or just a jibe on a mistral pandera long board? If its possible how can i do i

Replace Lost Mistral Pandera Daggerboard - Ocean Air Sports

QuestionQUESTION: I am in Cancun and lost the daggerboard for my Mistral Pandera yesterday. Dont ask me how :(. I was wondering if you can give me a sourc

Neil Pryde FreeRidePro Mast Compatibility & Rigging - Expert Advice

QuestionHi windlover! I was able to get this mast from my friend and its in good condition, 490/imcs 29 neil pryde integrated rig. my question is will it w

Wayler Board Restoration - Identifying Missing Parts & Repair

QuestionQUESTION: Hey Windlover, Just picked up a pre-loved Wayler board (For $AUS20. Im hoping its a non-waterlogged bargain). Everything seems intact, in

Downwind Sailing Tactics: Zig-Zagging & Sail Handling

QuestionQUESTION: Hi! I抎 like to refresh a point related to sailing downwind. Let抯 say that you are on a broad reach and you have  to zig-zag downwin