Hi thought I'd ask if anyone has or knows of a second-hand beginner board for sale?
Am new to the sport and not all that sure of what to get. I've done a few lessons and have no prob with balance can uphaul, sail upwind, tac and jive down wind.. all be it a bit wobbly.
I have been learning on a 185L SUP board. (Hired)
Any recommendations on a budget board or an available second hand board would be great. thanks.
Am planning on getting a rig from wind surf snow, for $500. So if I could get a board for around the same or slightly more would be happy. They don't have any boards for under the $1,500 mark.
Cheers.
I was like you when I start in this Jan...I get the board from there for 1500...it was painful.
But I get a JP explorer which is a narrow long board..the so called beginner intermediate board..
If you want to keep the board for long..I recommend you get a 135 jp funstar or jp 145 explorer (I am 60 kg) ...all other beginner board, you won't keep it after 3 months..
I love dagger board even now... I still rely on it if I go upwind...although nowadays 90% of the time I will have NY daggerboard up...I only use the daggerboard for upwind sailing or non-planing conditions
I was looking for shortcut for this sport..unfortunately.. not on the equipment..you will find yourself grow very fast
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I was like you when I start in this Jan...I get the board from there for 1500...it was painful.
But I get a JP explorer which is a narrow long board..the so called beginner intermediate board..
If you want to keep the board for long..I recommend you get a 135 jp funstar or jp 145 explorer (I am 60 kg) ...all other beginner board, you won't keep it after 3 months..
I love dagger board even now... I still rely on it if I go upwind...although nowadays 90% of the time I will have NY daggerboard up...I only use the daggerboard for upwind sailing or non-planing conditions
I was looking for shortcut for this sport..unfortunately.. not on the equipment..you will find yourself grow very fast
Hi Ben. I admire your enthusiasm but if that was you at kyeemagh on Sunday with the red & white sail I strongly advise that you become competent at water starting before venturing out in strong gusty winds! There are no short cuts learning to windsurf and most of us that sail in 25++ knots have been sailing for years.
Stay safe and have fun!!!
If you don't have money you can still pick up an old longboard like Mistral maui, one design etc. on ebay. It would be very cheap and you can fit a modern rig. Inconvenience is the weight and space it takes, but would be good fun for learning and in light winds. Once you are hooked in the straps and can waterstart you can upgrade.
Where are you based? If you're in NSW, then I know someone selling a 135ltr Tabou Rocket in reasonable condition, which would probably be a little wobbly to learn on, but once you got your barings (and it sounds like you're no far off) then this board would last you a couple of seasons before you'd probably want something quicker and more nimble. Contact me or MobyDisc if you're in NSW or close by. I've also got a spare sail or two in reasonable condition I'd be happy to give away. Peace, Nigel
