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Things have changed a lot since I was windsurfing in the late 90's!

I am about 90 kilos have been windsurfing for 35 years and usually pick up boards a few years after they were new to lessen the sticker shock. I got lots of time out of my Bic Techno 183 at 152 as it was great for my lake. I have since gotten a Fanatic Viper 80 to get the most out of my 7.5 sail and to teach my son how to sail his 2.0 and 2.5 sails. I also have a Fanatic Gecko 133 with a Slingshot Foil that I can use on most days at the lake. When it's windy, I use a Free race Tiga HyperX-115 that is wide and short and just flies off the wind. I do have a few higher wind boards for special days, but I could get by with just the 115, 133 and 180 liter boards. My sails are mostly free ride, with a few cambered race sails.

I’ve surfed my whole life and now at 52 I’ve moved to Florida and am taking a big interest in windsurfing. This video is very helpful thanks for the info

Very informative. I'm getting back aafter about a 40 year break. Lots better stuff all around.

Jacquelyn Common

Great video thansk. The harness are the same used in kite surfing?

Thanks for the vid. Am exactly in that situation.

Super helpful video - thanks! Title describes me, and this answered quite a lot of questions. Wish the store was in Seattle 😂

where does a slalom fit in this?

This exactly complete equipment combination from your video, how much will cost ?

Just wondering, I want to learn this sport and would it be a bad idea to buy a full setup off Amazon?

Very nice introduction -- thanks!

If you want to be helpful, rig the mach5 big sail with cambers.

One of the best video ever. Next step is to - how to pic each piece for you.

See “Kailua Windsurfing for Seniors” I strongly recommend Exocet Windsup 11’8 and the new Ezzy cheetah 5.0 with RDM mast and boom. It will keep you on the water having a good time kfor years, also get 6.0 and 7.0 if you can afford. Short boards are for tough guys only.

very well structured. thanks so much !

great video !!!!! well I am intermediate wing foiler 91 kgs on a 125 liters and I am wondering how it would be if I drop to 105 liters? Staying on knees or upright on the 105 liters board will my 91 kgs kind of sinking ? Generall speaking 10 liters above the weight of the rider does the board sinks when on your knees or standing with no air in the wing ?

Great vid. Shot!

Wow...one of the best clips on this topic...I am thinking to get into it again after 25years hiatus and have to learn again about brands ,classes and sails. I am 6foot 2, 110kg and fairly sportive. I am looking for fast fun here on the Mediterranean sea. Waterstart and jibe experience are still alive😁 ... What would be a good board to look for ?thanks

This is just ridiculous how much kit you need for windsurfing depending on conditions, style and experience level.

Take A Moment My friend I am a 64yrs old guy living in Calgary. 25 years and you are an inspiration. Flat calm water, 50 km wind. Ice in November. Thank you Glide Safe Stay Silly Stay Free 🎉

Very good information, thank for taking the time to make it.

Awesome review! I’ve heard the north mode handles the top end really well, but at the expense of getting going on the bottom end. How does the Mantis Apex compare to the North Mode in this regard?

You would make a great politician. You talk a lot but don’t really say much.😊

Great video. Returning to windsurfing after 30 year break. Things have changed a lot !

I’m inclined, at 95 kilos to get a 7’6”x19”x6”

Well done sir!

Great video!

Great advice on volume vs experience 👍Thanks.

Tell me for a beginner, which wing to choose the best from Axis? my weight is 65 kg for riding on lakes, I was thinking about PNG 1060

Great info as always! So as we go up the psi and frame stiffness levels do you reckon that hooks and harness lines are now part of the sport? Could you do a feature on good hook+harness line setups? 😊 Thanks 😊 Greetings from Estonia!

Woohoo

I have no experience at all but would love to start learning the waterstart to skip the high volume boards. Is a trajectory like this realistic?

Great video. Im a 70kg beginner. Took 2 lessons and already hooked. Thinking about starting on a Free ride board. Any suggestions as far as volume? Looking to cruise around in the Ocean when it’s 10kt+ winds.

At a certain point it’s all weight dependent too. As a 200 lb rider I love it when a guy that weighs 140 comes up to tell me to get a dinky board. I’m like trying taping a 45 lb weight and two 10 lb weights to the deck then come back and talk to me. 🤣

Thanks for the video. Helpful.

interesting, but what was said about needing 140-200l to uphaul on is wrong. i can uphaul on a 95l in chop, and i weigh 65kg

Im very close to getting back into wave sailing after 30 years. Im going to initially be sailing at Rhosneiger. I’m 90kg and I’m considering the quantum 105 or 115 as it’s been recommended as a perfect board for Rhossy. I’m only going to buy 1 board. I’m 57 years old so not as nimble as I used to be. What would you go for ?

I have been waiting for these instructions for years! Thank you. This helps a tremendously.

GOOD JOB !!! Thanks 💪💪

Excellent Video . Well done guys.

@SHQ: great video, thanks. Question: Will the 118L Code board (the biggest in the range) work well for a 200 lbs beginner? To let you know my level, I've taken a couple of lessons in the Summer and also planning to practice Snow Winging this winter. So I won't be a complete newbie when I plan to use the board on water next Spring, though I'll be a newbie to riding a hydrofoil.

I am 73 and 150 pounds- very fit. I sailed a Mistral Competition 25 years ago and recently got back into windsurfing with a Windsurfer LT Race. All lake sailing here; winds 4-20+ MPH (Ezzy 5.8 and 6.5 sails) . Stability is important at my age- but having a ball. I would like to try a lighter shorter board for faster tacking, gybing, planing etc- but want similar stability to the LT. I have looked at the Tahe 160D etc. How would you compare the shorter (say 10' or so) and wider boards with the Windsurfer LT for stability? Also absolutely require a daggerboard. Thanks for your great videos. Dale

Hi do you think a fanatic 5.5 97l would be OK for a 65kg windsurfer? Keeping in mind that I've been taking lessons and am just up and foiling with some control. Pumping seems to come naturally so bonus ...thanks

Amazing video!!! Took me 2 years to learn about the windsurf categories and you manage to out all in 1 very informative video. Well done you

Nice one! Good explanation, thanks!

That was a great explanation of all the equipment. It was great to hear about the various brands as well. There is so much to learn starting out.

Hi m8. Very nice and usefull video!!! I'm a relatively new windsurfer(freeride) with not much time but I'm willing to do as much as I can. I have bought equipment and I am now in the process of changing boom. I want to buy a caron boom and I don't know what to get. My sails are from 5.5 to 7.2 (185cm-205cm) and they are all NP. I'm looking at these and I want you to recommend me: 1) DUOTONE BOOM PLATINUM SLS HYBRID 2022, 2) SEVERNE BOOM ENIGMA FREEMOVE 2022, 3) Monocoque Carbon Boom Pro White - DYNAFIBER. Also, if you have any other suggestions, thanks. I'm also trying to perfect the waterstart!!! Do you suggest i need to change the size of the board to a smaller one? I have a fanatic 145lt. Be well and thank you!!!

great video.