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jn1 said..
If you can afford it, go to a shop and get their advice.

Although you are learning in 5 to 15 knots of wind, the danger is, if the gear is too hard to use, or board too small, there is a good chance of developing ingrained bad habits that will prevent you from progressing. The gear you have may probably be ok. But since it's been thrown out, I bet it isn't.

With a big floaty board, make learning to perform a tack your priority.

thanks

Hi guysI found a windsurfing set up in street junk it's missing its mast and looks pretty old. I'm wondering whether I should get this one working as a complete new beginner or I should buy a package from a shop etc. I'm 56 years old. 85 kg 6 foot three and have never wind surfed before but currently Sup surf. So balance should be okay I guess but reading the wind is An entirely new experience
Should I go to a shop and buy a package and if so would a beginners pack be too basic for me because I've had some surfing experience?? Or should I try and get this old wind server working as a first time?

It wouldn't let me put the photo up of the gear I found. I appreciate any advice to get me in the water and learn as fast as I can. I live down in Colac. We have a huge lake. I'm surprised nobody windsurfs on it !
thanks
Anton