After a very long time between drinks, and thanks to house building and kid making, I'm seriously considering getting back into it. Whilst I'm enjoying kayak fishing in my Hobie Adventure Island, the strong wind sailing simply doesn't match blasting along on a board.

I still have my old wave and slalom boards and rigs but would hate to think what 'real' condition they're in. Besides, the technology has slightly changed and I'm now 15kg heavier...

Just one big question, where are all the retailers for windsurfing gear these days? I live in Nowra on weekends with my family however commute to Canberra during the week for work. I've had a look at Wetspot in Fyshwick and while they have some gear, there isn't much that really interests me (and their prices are 'up there').

I'm probably looking for a jump / bump / slalom board of some decent volume for my 85kg. Couple that with some newer design rigs (7.0m / 6.0m / 5.0m), I reckon that I'll be set for some JB blasting come this summer.

Any assistance with a decent retailer or seller will be greatly appreciated. Likewise, if anyone knows of some gear that is only a season or two old for sale on the South Coast, I'd be appreciative. In the meantime, I'll continue to check the classifieds on this site.

Cheers and beers!

Tony