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I have a 101 litre version from probably the same year (grey). I think its a 271 or ?? Anyway, first really short board (well, low litre, its actually not that short!) and so far so good. Its prett ...

Oh my gawd, thanks for the laugh. I laugh because youve described quite well the experience that everyone I know has gone through. WELCOME TO WINDSURFING! And yes, it is worth it! I started on a m ...

Your topic is near and dear to my heart.

I sail on the Cnd side of Lake Erie, Lake Huron, and Lake Ontario, so Im quite familiar with the conditions (6 years). I surf a 140l Bic Blast and a 100l ...

I had a HiFly Matrix and put a crack and a hole into it. I repaired it with an Epoxy stick, which everyone said wouldnt work because of the construction of the board (I think your board has the same ...

Point more downwind, Sheet in slowly until planning, then turn into the reach.

Wear a brace! Dont even consider without it. Workout regularly, keep the weight down, and stretch stretch stretch. Especially before and after a session. I havent had my knee replaced, but have ha ...

T-showers usually have good wind (but gusty) on the leading edge of the storm, and great wind (constant) after. Stay close to shore until you get the 6th sense for the weather.

Back to the original question.

Keep your outhaul loose, depending on the sail (check tuning instructions), most of mine I only apply 1 or 2 cm of outhaul, keeps the shape in the sail.

I surf ...

Not necessarily. Youre assuming that the sail/rig is planable tuned tight. You can leave your base forward and ease off your downhaul (usually I ease off the outhaul first) to gain more power out of ...

Ive had the same thoughts, but then I get over the fight that my wife and I are having at the time.... :>)

Seriously though, go for it! Life is too short! Work and career will happen anywhere ...