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nigj18
Joined: 08 Jan 2014 Posts: 2
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Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:41 am Post subject: Equipment for beginner |
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Hello!
I am writing from Bulgaria.For the last 4 years I am working as a lifeguard on the beach and when the weather is windy I really enjoy watching windsurfers and kitesurfers.At the moment I have plans to buy equipment for windsurfing.Some local windsurfers told me that for my weight(80kg) and my height(188cm/6 feet 2) I should buy sail:6 – 7.2 m2 and board with 100-130 liters.The wind here has maximum speed of 25-30 knots.Is this the right equipment for a beginner or not.Please comment. |
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spennie
Joined: 13 Oct 1995 Posts: 975 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
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Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 11:40 am Post subject: |
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130 liters seems small for a beginner, aim for 180-200l. or so for your first few times, or rent if you can. After you learn to sail back & forth confidently you can switch to a 130. I would suggest a 5.0 for your first sail as well. _________________ Spennie the Wind Junkie
www.WindJunkie.net |
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nigj18
Joined: 08 Jan 2014 Posts: 2
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Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for your quick reply. |
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keycocker
Joined: 10 Jul 2005 Posts: 3598
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Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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Your first board should be very large training board 200liters or more
Ask around . Change to a smaller board once you are committed |
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AndreiA
Joined: 14 Apr 2013 Posts: 73
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dsgrntlxmply
Joined: 16 Jun 2010 Posts: 255
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Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 2:49 am Post subject: |
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If at all possible get lessons / rent initially. I agree with the advice for a 200L+ board like Fanatic Viper 85, Naish Kailua or RRD Easyride. The board should have a centerboard to help stay upwind. Unless your site nearly always has light wind, you might not want to commit to owning one of these large boards. I rented until I could sail a 160L board.
One option if your site usually has light winds is a sailable SUP.
Instruction often uses 3.0-5.0 sails. My first owned sail was a 5.0; my second was 5.7. I still use both frequently. |
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d0uglass
Joined: 28 May 2004 Posts: 1286 Location: Bonita Springs, Florida
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Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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I agree that you will want to begin with a large board (~200 liters) and a small sail (~5.0 meters).
These other factors will also make learning easier-
Choose an area where there are no waves. Rough water makes it much more difficult difficult to learn to windsurf.
Choose a time when the wind is light, between 5 and 15 knots. It will be very difficult to learn if the wind is stronger than 20 knots
It may be that the beach where you lifeguard is not a good place to learn how to windsurf. You may need to practice first at an easier place before you can sail in the strong wind and waves at your lifeguard beach. _________________ James' Blog: Windsurfing Equipment Size Calculator
http://jimbodouglass.blogspot.com/2010/11/updated-windsurf-calculator-online.html |
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