Hi guys.

This time last year I was asking around about some sailboard lessons. I ended up having a couple of lessons with a local guy. I absolutely loved it, unfortunately work/money issues got in the way and life went on. A year later and I'm back and I'm excited!!!!

Anyways I plan on going back for some more lessons. But I also want to purchase my own rig, so I can play around on it in my own time. I'm wanting to go brand new, purely because I'm hopeless at spotting dodgyness. Plus I'll have all the benefits of buying from a shop.

What sort of price range am I looking at for a midrange intermediate setup?

Am I going about this the wrong way? Should I maybe buy A second hand board, and the rest new?

Cheers
Ethan

I thought around three grand. Time to sell some kayaks.

I'm just out of Brisbane. I've got about 3 local kitesurfing shops, and zero windsurfing shops.

I have to drop into Goodtime for a looksy.

I have the same viewpoint as you on buying new. However, I would suggest using second hand equipment while you are still learning. Board, boom and sail will inevitably take a major hammering during this period. Perhaps a good timepoint for buying new is once gybing becomes mostly successful...

You might try Gumtree, and report here what you see.
Perhaps you'll get good advice on a good deal. On top of bc's great prices of course.

Perhaps go to the local spot and talk to local sailors - they might let you try a bit (I have for keen people like you).

155 seems a bit big, but all depends: what is your weight, how did you fare, are you otherwise sporty? Do you intend to put weight on

Is it going to be for flatwater mostly the first year?

Are you aiming at strong winds only, or willing to go out in lesser conditions to improve quickly?
How many years do you envision your first purchase to last?

A few answers might help forumites reply...

cammd said...

You can often get really good deals on brand new gear that isnt the current model, a shop will give you good advice and set you up with gear that all works well together and suits your needs. I personally love unrolling a brand new sail for the first time, removing the foam packing and there it is nice and crisp without a single wrinke or scratch on it. Its like Christmas plus you get the added bonus of stickers.

Not that I have ever bought new but I'd be paranoid as I know with me it won't stay looking like that for long!