Mistral Superlight Mast Compatibility: Modern Masts & Base

QuestionI recently purchased a Mistral Superlight and wanted to know if modern masts are compatible with the Superlights original mast base and extension?

Mistral Hybrid Board Value & Information - Early 90s Model

Question Mistral Hybrid board Hi, I have a Mistral Hybrid board. I know nothing about. Can you tell me about it from a picture? How old is it? I want to se

Finding Replacement Parts for F2 Comet SLALOM Board

QuestionHello I bought a old F2 COMET SLALOM last week in a Police aution for my son and I`m going to need some parts, they only gave me the board, sail,

Mistral Malibu Boom Head Replacement - Find the Right Fit

QuestionQUESTION: I have an older Mistral Malibu rig I got second hand. After using it several times, I broke the boom head. Any recommendations for replac

Windsurfing Gear for Beginners: Volume & Brand Advice

QuestionHi,Im looking around for a cheap second hand windsurfing outfit at the moment,as Im just starting out,could you advise me on what volume to look ou

Mistral Equipe Mast Extension Compatibility - Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION: Hi!  Ive looked through a great deal of your Q+As to see if my question has been addressed, but I havent had any luck.  I recen

Finding Replacement Windsurfing Fins for 12" Fin Boxes

QuestionI have a very old windsurfer and fin box is 12 long with 2 screw holes any ideas where to find? AnswerHey Chuck, You will need to look for these

Windsurfer Mast Replacement & Usage - Advice for Beginners

QuestionI received a Bic sport 256 Race TechCCk windsurfer,  with it came 2 sails 3 boons and a bag of attachments ( I copied your info explaining the

Repairing a Broken Mastbase on a BIC Samba - Solutions & DIY Fixes

QuestionI bought a BIC Samba inn the early 1990s and used it a few times and then put it in storage.  I got it out a few days ago and rigged it up and

Bic Rock and Roll Footstrap Replacement Parts - Deck Plugs

QuestionQUESTION: I have a Bic Rock and Roll bought new in 1988 but the front footstraps are no longer useable. Where can I buy a set of replacement plast

Windsurfing for a 12-Year-Old: Rig Size & Gear Advice

QuestionI am getting back into windsurfing after a Dad break and I want my 12yr old/7st son to learn. I have got a older Fanatic Lite Bat with centreboard

Bic Samba Mast Base Repair: Clarification & Alternatives

QuestionHi, I came across your answer to Cindys question with her 20 yr old Bic Samba mast base breaking. That exact same situation happened to me last we

Windsurfer Mast Base Clip - WSF A484 Replacement Part

QuestionIm seeking the clip that attaches the mast universal joint pin to the boards mast base for the above-mentioned board. A friend used the board as a

Best Windsurfing Boards for Beginners & Families in the Mid-Atlantic

QuestionHello, Im 62 195 lb relative beginner (learning to beach-start).  Im looking to buy my first board to do some recreational sailing in light-to

Replacing a Broken Universal Joint (U-Joint) - Parts & Repair

Questioni came to posses a 25 year old windsurfer that has a broken rubber inside the u  joint. can i still find this part or swap it with something e

Windsurfing Board & Sail Recommendations for Returning Sailors

QuestionI used to dabble in windsurfing 10-15 years ago and would like to get back on a board this summer. When I stopped windsurfing I was just learning t

Choosing the Right Shortboard: Understanding Board & Sail Compatibility

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I am trying to buy my first short board. I have been using a large 200L beginner board.  I have tried boards that are 150-160L a

Dagger Board Lashing Guide for Bic Fun Slalom Board

QuestionWe got a like new board and sail from someone but cant figure out how the Dagger Board would be lashed down.  I cant imagine it will stay in p

Windsurfing Equipment Check: Assessing a Vintage Board & Sail

QuestionHavent touched a windsurfer in 20 year. Was handed an older board and sail recently and want to know if I have everything. About 10 foot of molded

Rigging Vintage Paragliding Gear: HIFLY 222 & Tiga ONEONEONE - A Guide

QuestionI am new to the sport and have acquired some ancient gear; a old hifly 222 and and old Tiga ONEONEONE. Everything is in real good shape except I ha