Powerkites

Hey,
I’ll be taking a windsurfing course pretty soon and I was just wandering what shoes would be suitable to wear besides wet suit shoes (costly, and can’t find them anywhere lol).
Cheers in advance!

If you are serious and and think you will keep it up after the course I’d buy a pair of windsurf boots, these will last until they fall apart. They are more suitable than normal wetsuit boots as they do not have a sole to give better feel and make it easier once you start to use the footstraps. I’ve had lots of differant kinds over the years but reckon the Atan ones I have now for the winter are the best I’ve had, these are 6mm neoprene but are also available in 3mm. I also have a 3mm thick O’Neil Superfreak pair for the summer, these have split toes which stop your feet sliding forward in the boots and getting sore toes. If you are sure you don’t want to spend the money just yet an old pair of trainers would do as long as you don’t mind cold feet although I’d have thought the school would provide suitable footwear along with the wetsuit.

I started windsurfing this summer, and I want to know what would be a good choice for a board/sail to start on. Both brand/style and size (5′ 1" - 5′ 2") would be helpful. Thanks!

Brand doesn’t matter too much but a learner board like a Starboard Start or Go will not date. You’ll advance quickly and be able to sail in confidence in most situations. When you feel you have reached the limits of the board you’ll still want to keep it because your friends will be able to have a go on it and get started too. If you start off with a board which is too challenging you’ll find the conditions don’t always suit it, and you won’t be able to let your friends try it. You’ll also possibly end up with a board that you’ll have no use for if you upgrade. I have a learner board which haul out to play on when the conditions are too light for anything else, and I can teach others on it. All my other boards get broken, dumped, sold on, converted to garden furniture etc. A good quality learner board holds its usefulness and can always be sold on. You can even put a big sail and fin on it and use it for racing. Buy a true modern learner board though, not some old 3m plus regatta board that someone says is a great beginner board.

My brother and I were wanted to windsurf in Hood River, Oregon or the Columbia River? Just wondering. Also any windsurfing tips.

Hypothermia is always a concern. One rule suggests special clothing if the water and air temperature (combined) is below 100 degrees F. Inquire of other surfers. Wind evaporates water from the skin and also pulls body heat down. Take a lesson from a local instructor. It will be the best investment you can make to insure a great day!

I am looking for the part that you need on a windsurf that you put the sail into. I don’t know anything about windsurfing my friends and I just love water sports and found one for free on craigslist but its missing this part. And i would greatly appreciate it if you add a link on where to buy one thank you very much!

You need to be more specific with your question. The sail goes in the mast. Then the boom is the part you hold to. The rig (sail, mast and boom) attach to the board through the MAST BASE or MAST FOOT. Normally there is another piece between the mast base and the mast that is called MAST EXTENSION. The mast joint, is the part that attaches the mast base to the mast extension. If what you have is an old windsurf board, the mast base may be special because for early windsurf boards (say, prior to 1990) these parts were not standard, as they are now. Post a new question with brand and model of the board and maybe we can help you or describe what you are missing and what you have a little better (i.e type and diameter of the hole in the board, etc.).

The main thing is will I do windsurfing with bare feet, or do I need to wear shoes?

depending on where you are windsurfing. a wet suit will be good and an windproof over jacket.as neoprene is not wind proof and wind on water is always cold. ( wet your hand and blow on in it will feel cold) and so will your body when you fall in. neoprene boot are the best to wear if you can get some or old pumps or trainers. if it really warm then a halter neck wet suit and bare feet will impress the the crowd

not at all…if you have good balance, athletic, a strong swimmer and good at learning new things…you could become very good at it in a short amount of time…but it’s a different learning curve for everyone…so really it’s impossible to say…i say go for it!!! I’ve seen people surfing at 60+ so if you start now you could be windsurfing for 40+ years.

I live in Spain and my windsurfing board with everything(sail etc) is in Norway…Apart from driving it in a car, how can i get it to Spain? send it by transportation? what kind of transportation? More or less would this cost?
Thank you
It would be cheaper to hire one to where ever you go,.

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Please I’m amateur in this sport., I would like to know equipment brand names, dimentions, everything

Please take a windsurfing course. Windsurfing is not a do-it-yourself sport. Equipment will depend on the waters you plan to surf. Beginners need a ‘broad board’ and a small sail. Clothing will depend on the water and air temperatures. Talk with local equipment stores and local surfers. Welcome to Wind Surfing!

Palau SAF (Short Adjustable Fin) are very special fins, designed for swimming and snorkelling, but above all for all those who practise water sports and that only need the fins in particular situations. For example for those who practise all kinds of surfing and windsurfing, rafting, canoeing etc. and also for those who practise their favourite sports offshore. Palau SAF has a very soft, short blade and a foot pocket that allows it to be put on in seconds, even when in the water. What is more, the foot pocket has been designed to accommodate at least 3-4 consecutive sizes and allow the fin to be worn over thin footwear. The strap has a strong ring on the upper part to allow reversal of the strap itself or to fix the fins to the body or the equipment. Palau SAF is available in 5 sizes that cover shoe sizes from 32 to 47.

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