Older Board Design

QuestionHowdy, I picked up some used (classic) windsurfing equipment. One board is a Windsurfer One Design which is fairly complete except the rear fin is

sizing gear

QuestionHowdy, two summers ago I purchased a old used board and learned the basics and now want to upgrade. I would like equipment that is challenging whic

Choosing the right equipment

QuestionI want to start windsurfing again, and want to buy a new board/rig.  I used to windsurf on a longboard many years ago, where I could waterst

windsurf mast top

QuestionHi, I have been given a 6.2 sail which only has a non- adjustable webbing strap at the top. Can you tell me the name of the attachment I need pleas

Sail Stays for 1987 Bic Sailboard

QuestionHey Windlover... Im 52 now and in better shape than I was 15 years ago, and have this 1987 Bic Sailboard, but have lost the sail stays.... Got an

surf near piers

QuestionHi, I was wondering why surfing hot spots are usually next to a long fishing pier? Usually on the left side and sometimes on the right? During cons

Need mast base for OBrien windsurfer

QuestionNeed a mast base for old OBrien (Coleman) Windsurfer to connect mast to board. Round hole in board is 1 3/8 inches diameter. Mast is 2 inches in di

Which volume board is for me.

QuestionI am interested in the Fanatic Viper; I used to WS about 20 years ago, and could balance and tack (not graceful and often ending in the water). &n

progression board for beginner

QuestionHello, I just took windsurfing lessons in Maui with my girlfriend while on vacation.  We loved it!  We were both able to uphaul and move

planing-footstraps

QuestionI am 240lbs, I have been windsurfing a long time, I sail a Starboard Go 170 liters, in 15-25 winds Ill use a 5.9 or 6.7 sail. I can plane but I can

Old windsurfer looking to get back into it

QuestionWhen in my 20s I used to windsurf a lot on a mistral tarifa and screamer and absolutely loved it. Could water start and just about carve gybe. Ha

mistral base

QuestionHi,  I have an old mistral superlight and need a mast base for it.  If and when I find or fabricate one, will I also need to purchase an

Old vs new

QuestionI keep hearing about the differences between old-school and new boards.  Im an intermediate with average skills.  How much difference wou

value of used wayler sailboard

QuestionCan you give me a ballpark estimate on the value of a used wayler sailboard without seeing it?  the specs on the board are:  length 3.82m

Mistral mast

QuestionQUESTION: Just bought a used Mistral SST with a Rushwind sail.  We dont have a mast and have no idea what to look for.  We have the mast

diy sail

QuestionHi, im making a sail for my mountian board,  the mast is a fishing rod(seems to be holding) the sail itself is made of damp proof stuff(pretty

Mistral Pandera Volume

QuestionI have a 1990 Mistral Pandera that I am selling and was asked what is the volume / liters of the board. I have searched the net for specs. I dont h

Junior sail size

QuestionWe have just started windsurfing and are looking to buy a junior rig for the kids but am having difficulty working out what size sail to use. &nbs

Mistral mast base

QuestionI have a Mistral Malibu that a friend gave to me a long time ago.  I brought it out cause my wife wants to get on it. The person that gave it

I bought an old board

QuestionI bought an old board for $50 at a garage sale.  Ive always wanted to try it but not much of it going on near St Louis.  I saw part of my