I have a garage full gear that is either too advance or to basic too old or just not right for me. I am going to sell it all and start from scratch.

Looking for suggestions as to what people now that they have hindsight buy.

I am just barely what you can call intermediate. Can water start (clumsily), but not carve gybe.

118l supersport as the smallest board I have been able to gybe, but not carving.

So the idea is to get some decent new gear, one board, 2-3 sails, mast, boom and the whole lot in general.

So according to you what would be the ideal kit list for a battler like me? I want to do it right this time round.

if it's not too personal - tell us your approximate weight and the type of conditions you do (or aspire to) sail in.


that'll help match your gear to your goals.

K Dog said...

jermaldan said...

I have a garage full gear that is either too advance or to basic too old or just not right for me. I am going to sell it all and start from scratch.

Looking for suggestions as to what people now that they have hindsight buy.

I am just barely what you can call intermediate. Can water start (clumsily), but not carve gybe.

118l supersport as the smallest board I have been able to gybe, but not carving.

So the idea is to get some decent new gear, one board, 2-3 sails, mast, boom and the whole lot in general.

So according to you what would be the ideal kit list for a battler like me? I want to do it right this time round.

In the same boat bro!

Hypersonic 105ltr, and 85 ltr Brandspankers Tabou Da Curve (new board, old model) - both for sale


I recon we'd be after similar gear. Both of us weigh 88 kg, windsurfing 99% in the Melbourne Bay = chop....

As you know from our emails, I recon a Cross style board is best - freeride with a decent vee, circa 115 - 125 ltrs...

I was looking at:

http://www.boardseekermag.com/equipment_reviews/equipment/f2_xtc_2007-2.htm

www.exocet-original.com/products/cross.asp

Is it worth buying new???

Be interested in what people recommend

Spot on K-Dog. I'll put a list together of the gear that I have, some is retro, most of it is dated.

EDIT:

Here are the boards for the time being:

@99l custom WindAction Slalom Pro (pic in my profile)
83l JP RRW
94l Excocet Wave II
135l Bic Techno E-Large

Sell it all and get yourself a 120L X-cite ride in pro-edition, this is a board that will do just about everything and is forgiving enough to progress up to advanced. It has 3 and 4 strap options and will take most mid to lager sail sizes, then get yourself a FSW in about 100L for when it's a bit windier. Sails to cover it all would be 5.0, 5.8, 6.2, 7.2 or a 4.7 instead of the 7.2 if you are blessed with wind. You could throw in a 5.4 but I find I always skip this size, I don't know why but it always gets skipped.

My thoughs only, others may vary.

Here you go!

www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Windsurfing/Boards/~bflay/2009-JP-Australia-Xcite-Ride-Pro-Edition-252-cm-120-litres.aspx

If you have gear that is "too advanced" i would bet that you would progress up to it sooner than you think. If its something you aspire to use I'd keep it, you don't usually get back what it costs you.

Ive had a 120 X-cite ride for a few years now, ive used sails from 7.5 down to 5.4 but its better suited for the flat water 7.5 flat water weather which is pretty much all i use it for now. There really user friendly although the noses tend to be a bit soft ( could just be me ) I use a 40cm fin on mine and i can almost keep up with the gucci slalom boys ( almost )

For 15-25knot
I use a 100 jp fsw, i can rig a 7.2 down to a 5.4 but its happiest around 5.8-6.5 for my weight and sailing conditions. Took me a few sessions to dial the fsw in but now im really pleased with it. Change the foot straps positions around and have a few fins and the board will cover just about all conditions. They are pretty quick in a moderate amount of chop but do tend to become highly strung as the chop gets bigger. Great board and worth every penny.

Just need to save for a 85 now for the 20+

Or a freestyle board in 110 size, similar rocker line as a fast freeride/slalom so planes very well, but in a turny manouverable shape.

I swapped my 100L FSW for a freestyle board and never looked back, so much better in light winds, and still comfortable enough in windier conditions.

Only negative is they are generally fragile.

OK I think I am sold on the idea of a FSW at around 110l - 115l.

What about sails, booms and masts. Is it worth going straight for RDMs, carbon booms? Sizes to go for assuming I get a 110l FSW?

What about sails...?

Keep the Bic techno its the perfect board for the early afternoon seabreeze on the bay, the bay is a tricky place to get your gybe's happening so get that techno on some flat water and learn to carve gybe before worrying about new gear.

Not much fun being on the bay in conditions or gear your not comfortable with.
At your level you dont need to become an equiptment freek to have fun and progress.

I agree about the freestyle, I use a 2007 JP freestyle 100l as my main board with sails from 5m to 7.2m. Can't fault the board, big fin big sail just to go cruising and small fin small sail for when the southerlies hit.

Gets going really easily, turns and jumps easily. Love the board.

OK so it's a Freestyle or FSW at +/- 110l. Specific recommendations on these? I personally like the look of RRD's but wonder how they compare with others.

Also RDM's, sails and booms.

I like North sails and Severne sails, any suggestions, recommendations?

mr love said...

The RRD Freestyle Wave is the perfect all rounder for the Bay. The ample v smooths the chop, it,s quick and fun, but easy fun. Love mine.
Get the Ltd construction.

Yeah, I have seen you out there ripping it up on yours. Looks like an awesome board. How many litres is it?

I want to get down to 2 boards. 110-115l for light wind and something smaller (for later) but the priority is the 110 - 115l.

Also wouldn't mind a SUP/Windsurfer with a centreboard finbox for ultra light conditions.

K Dog said...

jermaldan said...

I want to get down to 2 boards. 110-115l for light wind and something smaller (for later) but the priority is the 110 - 115l.

Also wouldn't mind a SUP/Windsurfer with a centreboard finbox for ultra light conditions.

You got Roofies for that p1mped r1de of yours?

Of course.