WindSurfing Blog

Marc C asked:


Iv got a good sense of balance from Mountain Biking so can you pick up windsurfing by yourself?
Which board or size bored and sail will last me a few years without needing a upgrade?
Or any other tips.

1992dodge asked:


Just got back from lessons in Florida for windsurfing. I love it and now i’m thinking about getting my own gear. I live in Illinois but have easy access to lake Michigan in Indiana. I plan on getting on the lake from both Illinois and Indiana but do I need to register the board? where do I do that? and what are the rules?

I know in Florida you can simply jump in the ocean anywhere with no state tags. But in Illinois I know you do. So if anybody windsurfs In Illinois or Indiana please help me out. Thanks.

Fenerfan94 asked:


Hi there. I’m a 15 year old windsurfer, I weigh 62 kilograms and I am around 167 cm (1.67m / 5′ 7”).

I’ve been windsurfing for about 6 years, 2 years in which I have taken the sport very seriously and gone windsurfing almost every day that was windy. I can easily do the beach start and I can do the water start aswell. I am currently working on my gybe, I can do about 75% of the gybes I attempt, and I only started working on it 2-3 weeks ago, so thats pretty good I think. I’m hoping to have the gybe ready in 2-3 weeks.

I am currently using a 4.7 Neilpryde expression sail. I am pretty happy with it but seeing my friends fly past me with sails in the range of about 6.2 really gets me =]

At times when the wind isn’t too strong I use my fathers 5.7 Neilpryde saber sail and it’s pretty easy to use it.

I am looking for a new sail, the question is, should I get a Neilpryde V6 6.5 sail, or a Loft Blade 6.2?

I am interested in something that is easy to lift out of the water (light) and even though Loft Blade has a 100% carbon mast, I’ve observed on the net that the NP V6 is a bit lighter. Can someone verify this?

And do you think I can pull off a 6.5? I would say I’m fairly strong. Is there a huge difference between 6.2 and a 6.5? Which of these two sails do you recommend?

RIP Michael Jackson <3 asked:


Started windsurfing, looking for a full-body wetsuit. I’m a girl, any suggestions on where I can get a good one (in the UK)?
Oh and if I can get one, I’d prefer a front zipper. Also, not pink.=)

sunny asked:


me and my friend might be going windsurfing soon i need board shorts for after, anywhere that does cheap cool board shorts thnx =]
p.s i’ve checked surfdome, im after somthing colourful

1992dodge asked:


I’m planning on taking windsurfing lessons and I just realized that the board may not stay afloat. So for some one who really knows, can someone windsurf at 230 pounds? No fat jokes unless you can come up with one I never heard before which I doubt.

1992dodge asked:


I’m going to be taking a 3 hour lesson in Tampa Florida. I have never been on a surf board or even been near the ocean. I can skateboard but only got as far as an ollie and even then I’m happy if I didn’t fall on my face.

It looks a lot of fun and I plan on even renting equipment afterwards if I like it, but do you think I will get a hang of it in a 3 hour lesson? Is it as hard as skateboarding? Anyways thanks if anybody helps.

P.S. Oh also being in Florida in December should I get the wetsuit to or does it matter. It’s going to be in the 70’s which is hot where I come from.
To: Dre’:
I need help on my calculus homework, it is tough and i dont want any smart alick answers please?
Sounds like you **** at math, Maybe you should study a little more before wasting time with stupid comments.

gmoore61 asked:


I’ve been thinking that the older original boards were longer and wider and therefore I would be able to use one of them easier than a new one. I’m 6′4″ and weigh 240lbs. Maybe a particular model and make for a new one.

George asked:


I’m basically getting started in windsurfing and looking for a used windsurf board. What is recommended for a beginner? I found Mistral Escape that is 190 L and 345cm long. Would this be a good choice? What else should I be looking for (sail size,etc)?

Justin asked:


Is windsurfing gowing to make my tennis elbow worse?
I am only learning and do not use a harness and the board is a big learning board.
I was playing tennis about 2 mouths ago and after the game all was good but about 2 days after it started to heart and two months later it still hearts so much.
I have not tried to play tennis as even picking up a book hearts so much.
However when windsurfing it dos not seem to heart. The only problem is that after I am windsurfing I do have a bit of extra pain.

My question is if I continue to surf will this slow the healing down?

Hope Ken can see this one!