So i got told by a mate to get on to this site and find some new gear...
last gear i owned was a purple and yellow combat (prob the first model out, i see there's new ones out).

just looking to upgrade gear just don't know what's good.
Gaastra was good when i used to ride, whats the go now??

love some help on where to buy and what to get.

thanks.

Hi Ripn
I was just like you.I up graded last year from the first model combats and glass boards.The gear was about 17 years old and to up grade to new gear was great.
The sails I got where neilpryde flys 2009 Green and yellow and love them.
If you want to have a go next time your on the water before you buy new stuff your more then welcome.
our you could buy my sails so I can Upgrade.Ha Ha

hi Ripn
my last years boards (90oes twin in shot)

Same harness.

the old combats were a good looking sail,dont think pryde have matched them since!!

I'm not so keen on new boards as new sails, as my wind energy wave board does my fine.

but as for sails i want something new and different!

what does the forum recommend for new brand sails, around and available in SA.

thanks for all above comments also.

will look into OES. (even tho I'm good)

cheers

Ripn,

I just recently back to WA from the NT. Have been out of the water for a little while. I've since demoed a few wave sails and decided and ordered a mixed set of Goya Eclipse and Guru's for the upcoming summer over here..
I've found these to be the best sails I have sailed so far that suit me. Easy to sail, really stable and neutral in the hands.
I'm just your your average wavesailor..
Cheers

cheers toddy B, good advice.
man there's so many sails out there, I'm so confused it seems that they all do the same thing but with different colors.

thanks.
looked into Goyas.
look good, where can i get them in SA

Pete at Onboard should be able to get them for you if not give Alberto a call at Windshack here in Perth. Worth giving him a call as he'll give you the best advice on last and new season gear available..
Cheers

See if anyone in SA will demo some gear or I'm sure some crew down the beach will let you have a quick blat.. Everyone over here was pretty helpful

hey hoop
i didnt see you take that shot????!!!
u got best angle- missus laughed her head off.
gonna be a real sad day when harness finally dies. i reckon its older than most on this site.

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hoop said...


Same harness.

Now thats funny!!

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hoop said...


Same harness.

I will never be able to look at that harness on the water without smiling

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ripn said...

cheers toddy B, good advice.
man there's so many sails out there, I'm so confused it seems that they all do the same thing but with different colors.

thanks.
looked into Goyas.
look good, where can i get them in SA

hey mate,

i will be selling my neilpryde zones in a month or so. got a 4.5,5,5.5. there awesome sails. i love them. look awesome and meant to be one of if not the best wavesails on the market!

hi Hail thanks for the offer.

is it true the zones are a little bit light on the power.

(as i read on the neil pryde website)

has anyone used the combat, they used to be around when i sailed.
they look to be powerful and good all-round???

any one got any???

zones are good high wind sails or for lighter guys like me. if you were bigger or looking for a really powerful sail these are not the best and combats would be better. i know someone who rides them and he loves them. but if your like me i think zones are the best sail! feel so nice on a wave!

G'day

I use some of the new Combat sails and they work great, strong and a bit gruntier than the zones.
The Zones are a great sail and work extremly well on the wave face, but at 85kg I don't mind the bit extra power in my sail.
About the board I'd upgrade on that too, a board of around 2 - 5 years old aren't that expensive when you are looking at the whole scheme of it. The benfits though are huge, the newer boards jump and pop so much easier.

There is a massive difference in the new boards compared to the old ones. Anything less than 5 years is in a different league. If u can afford it you will not regret it.