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Manuel7 said..
80%. Carbon mast min, that's a must, the rest doesn't matter much so long a it's balanced.

What's your board size and sail preference? Ezzy is super stable and dependable, can be too powerful depending on your spot. Great for bump and jump and side on.

Neil pryde have always a nice feeling even their weird 3 batten dafly.

Goya more hit and miss. Just ask me if you'd like, check out some old but interesting board tests: windsurfing.lepicture.com/

Thanks for this advice!

I got out for a few runs when in WA which was great fun, but also helped me think about what it is I'd really like in a rig.

I like to plane comfortably (don't we all) but I don't want my board speed to get ahead of my brain (which seems to be happening more and more!).

So I just want to plane but then just putter along without feeling like I'm getting pitched, or the rig getting wrenched around in my hands every time a little bullet comes through.

So I guess it's "stability" and "lightness" I'm searching for. And I thank you guys for pointing me in the right direction towards that!

My board is a 99L thruster (Fanatic TriWave) but in WA I was on a 92L Patrick (thanks Mark!), which was great. No issues there.

I'm also taking on board the matching sail/mast combo, as now that I've had a bit more look in detail, I think my firelights are calling for a constant curve mast whereas I think I have C60 flex-tops. Probably doesn't help matters!

Gonna make myself a hitlist and just work through it bit by bit, paycheck by paycheck.. ;-)

MP

My comment was from a couple of days ago when Seabreeze was showing a mixed bag for Corros. As it turned out, I had a good sail there on Sunday reasonably powered on my 4.7. even got a few turns in so I was stoked.

Saw perhaps the strangest looking wave board I've ever seen, mb boards. Rails like a snowboard with a centre "cut" as you would see on skis or a snowboard.

Heading south today so hoping to get another spin at Lancelin on Thursday. Luck is not on my side, have a bad cold and nursing a minor foot injury. It is what it is.

MP

Guys, I REALLY appreciate not only the advice, but also the enthusiasm. I really think you've put me on the right path and I'm keen to try out these ideas, starting with a carbon boom, then lighter sails with matching masts as budget allows.

Currently in Jurien Bay, forecast for Corros looking iffy due to approaching cyclone. Oh well.

Thanks again!

Matt P

As I get closer to retirement, I really want to commit to my windsurfing a bit more, and at least make it to "competent" in small waves. I have no delusions about my ability. I've never really invested in equipment, just bought what I could afford at the time.

I'd like to hear people's opinions on types of boards and rigs that will give me a relatively easy time on the water, particularly on the rig side. What are the "user friendliest" sails, and which booms are the easiest on the hands?

Also any advice on how I can rig that stuff for an easier, cruisier time on the water, which will hopefully lead to more time out there, which will hopefully lead to some improvement.

Current setup is a Fanatic Tri Wave (quite like it) and a couple of Hot Sails Firelights from a few years ago. Inexpensive carbon mast and ALU booms. I'm late 50's, around 80kg. Fairly cardio fit for my age but not particularly strong.

Any advice or insight hugely appreciated.

Matt