I'm just wondering how many people still get out on old vintage boards?
If there are still a few of us around we should get together for a sail.
I'm picking up an old TC Spacer tomorrow to add beside my old Wayler.
Hope you have fun on the TC, my first board (brand new, I was so excited) was one and it was appalling. I think it predated the Spacer.
I'm looking at using the TC Spacer as a step up from the Wayler as the TC has the retractable dagger board. I Also have a HiFly 500, that my mate and I went halves in, it's a really nice board to use as its a lot lighter then the Wayler.
I'm heading upto Lake Cootharaba this weekend for a good leisurely sail, I'm just hoping the wind doesn't pick up as strong as it did a couple of weeks ago at the Wind Wanderes Day.
Anyways I would love to catch up with some fellow vintage board riders and get some tips off ya's.
The wayler is not a bad board.
The TC might be a bit more fun in a blow, however, back in the day, one of our locals sailed an original wayler with an upgraded rig and used to get around a triangle course much quicker than most of the more exotic boards.
Hey i got a tc spacer my dad bought it new from were i worked we imported them .Barlow marine. I remeber having to go and empty the shipping containers they came in there must have been thousands imported. THe deck is so soft now its not funny .
My tendon broke so i modified to take normal rubber . Kids still use board . Good luck with the foot straps
Can I get some pics on the mod u done if possible please? I just fixed mine with a stiff tension spring and garden hose, I think it is better than the original now
Go to a Windsurfer One Design championships and you'll find 40+ sailors on "vintage" gear.
Hey all.
I have put together a Facebook page which will be dedicated to Vintage Sailing. If anyone is interested PM me for the details.
Regards
Damien
