Hi. I've taken a few windsurfing lessons in the past and was looking to buy a board and have decided on the Kona One since it would be a good intro board that I could also progress on. I have access to a few sails of various sizes in good condition and was wondering if they are compatible with the Kona One or if I needed to buy the Kona rig and sails with the board. I have not found any info on sailing a Kona One with other sails and wasn't sure if it was an option.

Thanks
Ryan

All sails will work

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yep used standard Riggs on mine

Thank you so much for the fast response! Glad I'll be able to save some money on sails! Only limitation I know of would be if I wanted to race (not happening in the foreseeable future).

Don't go for full-on wavesails or speed sails, though, if you have the choice. Longboards need a tighter leach and deeper shape.

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ryanjh said..
Thank you so much for the fast response! Glad I'll be able to save some money on sails! Only limitation I know of would be if I wanted to race (not happening in the foreseeable future).

Racing other Konas? or just other long boards?

Twilight sailing in Bunno & RBs in Busselton.

Not seen a Kona but it might not be as racy as a RB as its smaller (i think). But its always more fun to be out with others on long boards vs by yourself.

There are a few regular longboard sailors in Perth as well as down south.

Show us your kit, might interest others join in.

Dave

I agree completely about the wave sail for a Kona One board. I tried to use an older 5.4 wave sail for heavier wind conditions. Never felt right. I have since used other small freeride sails in heavier wind which are much better. (I have modest sailing skills and even I could tell the difference.)