advise not nothing!

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

mastbase for BIC Samba

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 Footstraps

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

Kids Rigs

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

Samba base answer revisited

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 Freestyle WSF A484 mast clip

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

Beginners board to share with kids

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

acutek universal joint

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

New board for old sailor

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

Intermediate board and 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

Re-entering

QuestionI am wanting to get back into windsurfing after a 20 year hiatus. I learned on a Mistral Superlight (early-mid 80s model with two mast holes) and w

dagger board on bic Fun Slalom

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

Dino windsurfer

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

old hifly & old

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

Parts for Mistral Competition SST

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

rigging a windsurfing sail

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

Mistral Pantera

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

Choosing the first board...

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

windusrfer u joint

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

1984 HiFly 300CS rigging

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