Select to expand quoteTO CHATGPT:
explain to my wife how important it is that I buy yet another sail
ANSWER:
It's not uncommon for people who are passionate about a particular hobby or sport to want to continually upgrade their equipment or add to their collection. However, it's important to consider whether the purchase of a new sail is necessary and whether it aligns with your family's financial goals and priorities.If you and your wife have discussed your desire to buy a new sail and have determined that it is a financially feasible and reasonable decision, then it may be a good idea to go ahead with the purchase.
However, if you have not had this discussion or if the purchase would strain your family's budget, it may be worth reevaluating the decision.
It's important to keep in mind that while having the latest and greatest equipment can be enjoyable and enhance your performance, it's not the only factor that determines success or enjoyment in a sport. It's also important to consider the cost versus the benefits of the purchase and to communicate openly with your wife about your plans and financial decisions.
Select to expand quoteberowne said..
not helpful AI overlord.... not helpful!
Agreed, completely impractical advice
Select to expand quoteberowne said..
not helpful AI overlord.... not helpful!
Don't you just keep the new sails in the old covers?
I thought that was standard practice for married windsurfers.
Correct answer is that a new sail is critical to your happiness, just like your wife is. It may help to combine this discussion with a nice bottle of wine. If she doesn't understand, maybe you are with the wrong woman. 
That is the most sensible and thoughtful answer I have either heard 
,I will keep that in mind and only buy new boards .
what did you buy ?
Happy wife, Happy life.
New sails, Happy husband.
Doesn't rhyme but who cares, I hate poetry anyway.
If I used the words "windsurf" and "continually upgrade" in my wife's presence, that would be a conversation ender!
Better approach is say nothing and if questioned about the sail post-purchase, give a "huh what, that old thing?"
The only thing needed is to really show your happiness after each windsurfing session!
That has worked well for me, she will even push me to go sailing in order to have a happy man at home. :)
Subsonic said: Don't you just keep the new sails in the old covers?
It works for new boards, too. 
I thought that was standard practice for married windsurfers.
Been working for me for at least 15 years. 
Select to expand quoteSurferKris said..
The only thing needed is to really show your happiness after each windsurfing session!
That has worked well for me, she will even push me to go sailing in order to have a happy man at home. :)
You sure she doesn't have a happy man at home while you're out windsurfing?
Select to expand quoteSparky said..
Will you miss your wife?
Had a 90s T Shirt, printed on it.
MY GIRLFRIEND SAID SHE'D LEAVE ME IF I GO WINDSURFING ONE MORE TIME.
GOSH, I WILL MISS HER......
Select to expand quoteOrange Whip said..
You sure she doesn't have a happy man at home while you're out windsurfing?
I guess I should have used a different wording there.... 
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Sparky said..
Green thumb on a sad topic. Seriously, you have to post like that??
Select to expand quoteImax1 said..
Its a safety thing . My older gear is getting dangerous.
Is that my problem? 
Select to expand quoteImax1 said..
Its a safety thing . My older gear is getting dangerous.
It is also dangerous to carry around too much money because you could get mugged or a hacker could remove it from your bank account. Spend it on a new sail so your wife feels safer.
You need to get red sails. All my girlfriends have thought they look the same. A Mach 1 or Mach 5, they don't notice any difference
Select to expand quoteDarrylG said..
You need to get red sails. All my girlfriends have thought they look the same. A Mach 1 or Mach 5, they don't notice any difference
I can verify this
I hope you guys make a better choice of a new sail than you did of wife/girlfriend.
Select to expand quoteaus201 said..
I hope you guys make a better choice of a new sail than you did of wife/girlfriend.
I just haven't been able to try it yet
