Hey guys I have been looking into buying my first board and all the equipment, but the board recommendations from different websites and the post I have been reading on here dont always flow together so I need some help!
I fall in the 80-90 kg category, and I want to get a board that is not to much of a beginners board. (I tend to pick up on water sports pretty fast) and have LIMITED funds so what would you all recommend for a newbie like me?
I live in texas and will be on Belton lake for the most part and we have winds around the 7-20+ knots (average of 10-15knts) depending on the season so I would like to find a sail size that can be pretty versatile but I have not found much on that topic.
any extra information will be very helpful, thanks everyone!!!!
it seems anything over 80 kg is considered heavyweight...
for me 10 to 15 knots on a lake is "light wind"
in those winds i use a longboard or Free Formula ie WIDE
checked belton lake on the map and it looks like a dragon :-)
hope you sail in the belly of the beast ie larger section
the new "free move" boards are getting popular
easier, with big range and not limiting in possibilities
the Fanatic Viper is always a good starter option too - with centerboard/keel
you will need more than one sail in 7 to 20 knots
lets say 12 to 20 knots for planing
no cambers to start - makes it lighter and less technical
normally i would suggest a sail 8.x meters, but you are starting
start with a 7.x sail with little monofilm and it will last a long time
when you are ready to go faster and plane earlier - get a sail one meter larger
you may need 2 fins with this ...
there are windsurf shops in Texas AND Florida - calema has a forum too
go to the water and speak with the locals
ENJOY
you can check my post on the subject - if you are interested
search -- joe windsurfer heavyweight
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checked belton lake on the map and it looks like a dragon :-)
hope you sail in the belly of the beast ie larger section
Thanks for the info, and yeah the Belton lake is rather large but it curves all over the place. I see kite boarders and sail boats out there so it gives me hope that I will be able to windsurf out there too
I have looked on the-house.com for sail packages and the largest they have is a 6.5m will that work for the winds I listed above?
does anyone else know a better website to look for sails and rigging?
Good morning, Dano,
You might try these outlets and I?m sure they could tailor a rig package for you, even if not advertised.
isthmussailboards.com/
www.bigwinds.com/wind
You might be better to ask your question on iWindsurf www.iwindsurf.com/forums/index.php?sid=56004c50d5f80ef9c50a405ee3ebaa67 and there might be people who would be sailing in your area and who can help you.
Hope this helps.
Call Second Wind Maui and ask them to assemble a rig package for you - they have some really great equipment that's only lightly used. That's where I got my Gecko and they gave me a maui legend sail, high carbon mast, base, extension, boom, uphaul, and harness (everything for under $1800).
secondwindmaui.com/
Best going for a raceboard. Maybe a Kona, Phantom 320 or older Mistral one design. Can always add a shortboard down the track. Wouldn't recommend a formula board as they don't really work with smaller sails and hard work and not much fun if not on the plane. Start with around a 6.0 metre and then maybe 7.5m after that.
If you're in Texas give the guys down in Corpus a call.
www.worldwinds.net/
Or better yet, go down there and sail Bird Island Basin. Its a great spot. Waist deep, warm, consistent wind.
If there are only kites and sailboats there may be a reason for no windsurfers, not enough wind.
If I were you I would find out if it's practical to windsurf on this lake before investing in a bunch of gear.
