Hi all, I'm considering buying my first windsurfing board, which will be a Simmer Slalom/Race 3SX 2019 96L (High Wind Board, Used). I am only hesitant of the fact that this is a "high wind board" according to the official supplier and I would like to use it in milder conditions as well (16-20 knots). How do you reckon the performance of this board will vary in smaller winds? In terms of control, speed and jibing or anything else.

Will appreciate any comments. Thank you in advance!

If you are lightweight and at least advanced in windsurf skills, it's a fine board for your needs.

It is labeled as the high wind board as slalom racers usually have three boards, something like 135-145L for light winds, 125-110L for medium winds and a 95L sort of board for higher winds.

Depends totally on skill level really.

Although it says Slalom, without being fully powered up and able to carve gybe it would not be a suitable board.

First board too...??? What can you actually do on a board already...???? Be realistic, do you want to race too...??

Not the best choice really.

Not an expert, but... if this is your 'FIRST windsurfing board', you are probably a novice-- then DONT BUY IT. As said above, that board is for intermediate to advanced. Seek a local shop for advice.

Unless I'm missing something here, a normal "first" board would be something along the lines of a starboard Start, not a high wind slalom board.

I'm guessing you've been borrowing boards for years or your getting duff advice from someone trying to sell you a slalom board as a beginners board?

Nice board ,but you should be looking at a board 120-130 litre .I have a friend who is in his second year of sailing and his 130 litre naish titan @84 wide board is still his most used board ,its easy to use for him and will carry sails down to a 6,0 ,but he still uses it with his 5,5 ,I would be looking at a free ride board ,not race ,
good you asked the question though ,and saved yourself some heart ache .you will advance quicker on a bigger board ,I still use my 125 litre boards in up to 20 knots ,

what weight are you ,if you are 80-85 kgs ,like my friend ,my suggestions will work for ya .

but i agree with what has been said on your question .a little small .for first board .

welcome to the sport of windsurfing ,best sport ever ,

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Tardy said..
Nice board ,but you should be looking at a board 120-130 litre .I have a friend who is in his second year of sailing and his 130 litre naish titan @84 wide board is still his most used board ,its easy to use for him and will carry sails down to a 6,0 ,but he still uses it with his 5,5 ,I would be looking at a free ride board ,not race ,
good you asked the question though ,and saved yourself some heart ache .you will advance quicker on a bigger board ,I still use my 125 litre boards in up to 20 knots ,

what weight are you ,if you are 80-85 kgs ,like my friend ,my suggestions will work for ya .

but i agree with what has been said on your question .a little small .for first board .

welcome to the sport of windsurfing ,best sport ever ,

Thanks for your advice! Forgot to mention. I'm 75kg, I've been doing mostly freeride up to date with minimum 100 litres. Even though it'll be my first gear, I'm advanced, currently working on finalizing my carve jibe. Do you still reckon it'll be a poor performer on low air conditions? (16-20knots)

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mikey100 said..
Not an expert, but... if this is your 'FIRST windsurfing board', you are probably a novice-- then DONT BUY IT. As said above, that board is for intermediate to advanced. Seek a local shop for advice.

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Madge said..
It is labeled as the high wind board as slalom racers usually have three boards, something like 135-145L for light winds, 125-110L for medium winds and a 95L sort of board for higher winds.

Depends totally on skill level really.

Although it says Slalom, without being fully powered up and able to carve gybe it would not be a suitable board.

First board too...??? What can you actually do on a board already...???? Be realistic, do you want to race too...??

Not the best choice really.

Thanks for your advice! Forgot to mention. I'm 75kg, I've been doing mostly freeride up to date with minimum 100 litres. Even though it'll be my first gear, I'm advanced, currently working on finalizing my carve jibe. Do you still reckon it'll be a poor performer on low air conditions? (16-20knots)

^^ You added the important bits of info... what sail sizes do you have / plan-to-have ?

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mathew said..
^^ You added the important bits of info... what sail sizes do you have / plan-to-have ?

I'm planning on having a 5.6m2 for 22+ knots and 7.2 for the region of 16-20 knots. I'm only afraid that the 16 knot weather might be too low for this board to provide good control, even with the 7.2

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minimi said..

Tardy said..
Nice board ,but you should be looking at a board 120-130 litre .I have a friend who is in his second year of sailing and his 130 litre naish titan @84 wide board is still his most used board ,its easy to use for him and will carry sails down to a 6,0 ,but he still uses it with his 5,5 ,I would be looking at a free ride board ,not race ,
good you asked the question though ,and saved yourself some heart ache .you will advance quicker on a bigger board ,I still use my 125 litre boards in up to 20 knots ,

what weight are you ,if you are 80-85 kgs ,like my friend ,my suggestions will work for ya .

but i agree with what has been said on your question .a little small .for first board .

welcome to the sport of windsurfing ,best sport ever ,

Thanks for your advice! Forgot to mention. I'm 75kg, I've been doing mostly freeride up to date with minimum 100 litres. Even though it'll be my first gear, I'm advanced, currently working on finalizing my carve jibe. Do you still reckon it'll be a poor performer on low air conditions? (16-20knots)

for a 75kg sailor 96lt is great all round size. use it with 36cm and 32/30cm fins and slalom/race sails.

the main thing people struggle with going from freeride to slalom kit is the outboard straps. it can take a few sessions to get used to being out on the rail. can you push your freeride straps out as far as possible to get used to that type of setup.

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Gestalt said..

minimi said..

Tardy said..
Nice board ,but you should be looking at a board 120-130 litre .I have a friend who is in his second year of sailing and his 130 litre naish titan @84 wide board is still his most used board ,its easy to use for him and will carry sails down to a 6,0 ,but he still uses it with his 5,5 ,I would be looking at a free ride board ,not race ,
good you asked the question though ,and saved yourself some heart ache .you will advance quicker on a bigger board ,I still use my 125 litre boards in up to 20 knots ,

what weight are you ,if you are 80-85 kgs ,like my friend ,my suggestions will work for ya .

but i agree with what has been said on your question .a little small .for first board .

welcome to the sport of windsurfing ,best sport ever ,

Thanks for your advice! Forgot to mention. I'm 75kg, I've been doing mostly freeride up to date with minimum 100 litres. Even though it'll be my first gear, I'm advanced, currently working on finalizing my carve jibe. Do you still reckon it'll be a poor performer on low air conditions? (16-20knots)

for a 75kg sailor 96lt is great all round size. use it with 36cm and 32cm fins and slalom/race sails.

the main thing people struggle with going from freeride to slalom kit is the outboard straps. it can take a few sessions to get used to being out on the rail. can you push your freeride straps out as far as possible to get used to that type of setup.

That makes perfect sense. So you think it'll perform in lower speeds as well?

yes at your weight 16 knots is more than enough to plane on a 96lt board. 7m sail

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minimi said..
Hi all, I'm considering buying my first windsurfing board, which will be a Simmer Slalom/Race 3SX 2019 96L (High Wind Board, Used). I am only hesitant of the fact that this is a "high wind board" according to the official supplier and I would like to use it in milder conditions as well (16-20 knots). How do you reckon the performance of this board will vary in smaller winds? In terms of control, speed and jibing or anything else.

Will appreciate any comments. Thank you in advance!

Hi Minimi

I got that board myself, so I thought I could add some info for you.
I mostly use it with 7.0 race sail

It might be stated 'highwind race board' ( and it is if you are full time racing having a full quiver).

But for blasting around 'free sailing' you can easily use 7.2 sails on it. It is a efficient board , even in the lower wind range, that you want to use it in + with your 75kg in mind. I have seen sailors use up to 7.8 on this board

For a 'full raceboard' it is among one of the easier ones to use, with great comfort and control.

As sailors above have mentioned, then we could suggest a little more volume and more freeride / race type board for you, but if you heart is set on the 96L and price is good, then go for it,, ( note that the width of this board is still relatively wide at 62cm, so this will support you in the lighter winds)

Cheers
Jesper

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minimi said..

Tardy said..
Nice board ,but you should be looking at a board 120-130 litre .I have a friend who is in his second year of sailing and his 130 litre naish titan @84 wide board is still his most used board ,its easy to use for him and will carry sails down to a 6,0 ,but he still uses it with his 5,5 ,I would be looking at a free ride board ,not race ,
good you asked the question though ,and saved yourself some heart ache .you will advance quicker on a bigger board ,I still use my 125 litre boards in up to 20 knots ,

what weight are you ,if you are 80-85 kgs ,like my friend ,my suggestions will work for ya .

but i agree with what has been said on your question .a little small .for first board .

welcome to the sport of windsurfing ,best sport ever ,

Thanks for your advice! Forgot to mention. I'm 75kg, I've been doing mostly freeride up to date with minimum 100 litres. Even though it'll be my first gear, I'm advanced, currently working on finalizing my carve jibe. Do you still reckon it'll be a poor performer on low air conditions? (16-20knots)

no ,not now I know your only 75 kgs ,
I also use a 105 litre board with a 7,0 in 17-20 knots .(me 93 kgs )you will fly on that thing ...you will learn to tune it .green light from me ..

i call light air 12-15 .16-20 is great wind .