buy very cheap/old, even throwaway gear to start with.

learn on wide board / small sail combo is easiest.

a 5.0m sail is ideal, with a 70cm wide or 130litre volume board.

plastic boards to learn on or it can get expensive.

a 30 percent carbon mast should take the knocks ok.

whole setup 2nd hand, less than $400, if u know what and where to look for.

Call Windforce. They run a windsurfing school and hire at Pelican Point.

Greenroom said...

Call Windforce. They run a windsurfing school and hire at Pelican Point.

Good advice Greenroom.

It's fastest to learn on purpose built learning gear - about a metre wide with a small rig. It's only about $20 per hour I think. It takes the whole balance thing out of the equation and lets you focus on technique. After you have the basics you can look to buy some gear and you'll have a better idea of what you need. The guys down at Peli Point are all really helpful - don't be afraid to ask for help.

Do it - you won't regret it - the first time you get fully planing with you feet in the straps they'll be able to see your smile from space.

I know that some may say that I'm pushing my own barrow...... but....
2ndWind Sailboards has been teaching at Lucky Bay for the last 26 years.
If you're on the South side, feel free to drop into the shop & have a chat with myself or Paul!

Cheers.
Jez

JEZ said...

I know that some may say that I'm pushing my own barrow......

Only if you post it twice!

Agree with going to a school...

... do not agree with buying old throwaway gear.

Newer kit will make sailing so much easier and you'll learn much faster.

Lessons first though, then get some advice from other windsurfers and the shops.

A $350 3 year old sail, $150 used mast and a half-decent boom will be mcuh better than $50 worth of 12 year old rig from Ebay. If you can afford new, all the better.

Trust me on this... I learnt the hard way when I was a skint student.

Hey Jez I noticed your posts are a minute apart. Are you sure you didn't think.......
"Did I press the post Button or not?"
When you do it 3 times in a row its time to start taking alzheimers medication.