Mistral Competition SST Mast Base Rubber Part - Replacement & Sourcing

QuestionHello I have a Mistral Competition SST with a 6.0 Sail. I bought the board new in 1987 in Vancouver BC. All the parts are original except for a ret

Windsurfing Sail Rigging: Connecting Boom to Mast - Expert Guidance

QuestionI have a fanatic 5.6 power cut sail by A.R.T. and dont understand how to rig the boom to the mast can you help? Are their instructions with picture

Choosing a Windsurfing Rig for Beginners: Mistral Pantera & Starter Kits

QuestionHello my name is Mark I just started my first windsurfing lesson.So far I love it. I am 49 and 175lb and will be surfing on Long Island. I would li

Best Windsurf Boards for Beginners: Alpha Comptec 295 Review & Advice

Question Alpha 295 Comptec Hi Im Lorenzo from Italy! I have been reading this site since I was 18 yo (now Im 22). Im a beginner in windsurfing, but I want

Replacing a Windsurfer U-Joint: Finding the Right Part

QuestionHey Windlover, Really appreciate what you do, thanks. I just bought an old Marlin 737 windsurfer and the long rubber tendon is broken. It must have

Rigging a Tie-On Boom: A Guide for Soft Sails

QuestionQUESTION: I have read many answers on how to rig a tie-on boom.  I do not understand them.  Can you direct me to photos or videos on how

Kerma Mach 3 Mast Pivot Repair: Is It Worth It?

QuestionQUESTION: I have a Kerma Mach 3 that is about 16 years old. It is all there and in very good shape and worked fine in 1996.  The mast pivot jo

Windsurfing Gear Recommendation: Boards & Sails for Lake Sailing

QuestionQUESTION: Im an experienced boat sailor, getting outfitted to Windsurf our local lake.  Ive windsurfed twice, 15 yrs ago.  Consensus is n

Hifly 335FX Fin Compatibility - Find the Right Fin for Your Board

QuestionJust bought a hifly 335fx and it needs an aft fin. Not sure what type of slot it is so not sure what type of fin to look for. Any assistance is gre

Sail Replacement & Mast Repair for Mistral UDS Boards - Expert Advice

QuestionHey Windlover,  I am a Great Lakes sailor, sailing an old? Mistral UDS Competition Club 10 6 board with adjustable dagger and adjustable mast

Tabou Rocket 145: Volume vs. Performance - Is It Right for You?

QuestionQUESTION: Hi! I currently have a 145 lts Tabou Rocket board. After one  season of growing  with it and a most definite improvement, I am

Windsurfing Gear for Beginners: Size & Light Wind Recommendations

QuestionI am a 5 foot tall woman, 125 lbs. interested in trying windsurfing again after having sampled it a bit in high school more than 20 years ago. &nbs

Obrien Windsurfing Mast Retainer Buttons - Replacement Part

QuestionWhen installing the mast onto the base there are two buttons that I must push in so the mast will slide into the base. When installed and aligned t

Find a U-Joint for Vintage Magnum Windsurf Board - Expert Advice

Questionhey, i bought an old magnum windsurfing board.  (old as in 25 years)  it has the original mast, sail, centerboard and board.  the on

Understanding Luff Length and Mast Fit for Your Sail

QuestionHi Windlover I have just bought a used Tushingham Storm Force 6.5m and a Tushingham 75% 460 mast. The sail indicates a luff of 4.64. I also have a

Longboard vs. Shortboard for Sailing Beginners: Which is Best?

QuestionIm looking for a used board for myself (195 lbs) and my two kids to learn and progress on.  I found an ad for a 170 ltr Mistral Malibu, 330 cm

Windsurfing Boards for Beginners: Recommendations for a 220lb Male

QuestionQUESTION: I am 62 220 pounds and have limited windsurfing experience, but only rode for a single summer before an injury and wish to get back into

Windsurfing After a Break: Board & Sail Size Recommendations

QuestionHello, Circa 1993, when I was 30 y/o and superfit, weighing 180 I was sailing an F2 Sunset Slalom fairly well; I could water start proficiently an

Replace Broken Mistral Boom Head (1.25" Boom)

QuestionThe boom-head / handle fitting on our old Mistral shattered yesterday.  I am seaching for a replacement boom head for the 1.25inch boom.  

Windsurfing Mast Base Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

QuestionMy family keeps a few windsurfing boards at the house and last summer I learned how to windsurf.  But now I came back and the boards are all t