What size windsurf board do I need?

What size windsurf board do I need?

The general metric is that for every kilogram of weight you have, your first board should be that plus 50 – 90L. Therefore, if you weigh 80 kilograms, your first board should be 130 – 170L. If you want to be more stable, buy a board with larger width.

What age can you start windsurfing?

A good age to start is between 6 and 7, but my experience says 8 – 10 year olds are in a much better position to have both the learning capability and the necessary weight to pick up windsurfing as they would any other sport like football, basketball or tennis.

How many Litres should my windsurf board be?

The most important thing to look for when buying your first windsurf board is the board’s volume. You need one litre of volume for every kilogram you weigh PLUS between 50 and 100 litres extra. So if you weigh 75Kg, your first board should ideally have between 125 and 175 litres of volume.

What size windsurf sail do I need?

For amateur riders, boards in the range of 120 — 160 liters and sails from 4 m² are suitable depending on the wind conditions. With a weak wind (5-6 m/s) you can choose a sail up to 7 m², and with a stronger one (10+ m/s) — 3.5-4 m².

Can kids wind surf?

Yes, there is equipment specially designed for kids to windsurf on. The most important piece is the rig (sail, mast and boom). Kids need a sail small enough for them to lift easily and control in the wind. The masts are smaller in diameter and lighter also.

Can you windsurf at 60?

Windsurfing is one of the few sports you can keep doing at a high level in your 60’s.

What is the biggest windsurf sail?

The size of the sail is measured in square meters and can be from 3 m2 to 5.5 m2 for wave sails and 6 m2 to 15 m2 for race sails, with ranges for freestyle and freeride sails spanning somewhere between these extremes. Learning sails for children can be as small as 0.7 m2 and race sails up to 15 m2.

Can I use a windsurf board as a paddleboard?

If the windsurf board is wide enough for balance and has enough buoyancy for you to float on comfortably, then you will be able to have a good time paddle boarding on it. However if the water is flat and you just want to have a go at standing up on a board, there are no issues using a windsurf board as a paddle board.

Are WindSUPs good?

The WindSUP is also the ideal board for families because they are durable, easy to transport (especially inflatable WindSUPs) and long-lasting. If you want to get into water sports this summer without buying specialist equipment, a WindSUP board is the perfect balance to strike.

How do you measure a sail windsurf?

The tape measure end is hooked on the sail edge just above the eyelet, letting it settle against the eyelet and outhaul line. Standing at the boom head, the tape measure is taken to the the top of the boom head; the boom is positoned at the boomhole center.