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kpb
kpb
QLD
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kpb kpb
QLD, 239 posts
4 Aug 2012 6:44pm
I've been windsurfing bout 4 mths,my board and rig work fine for me but I'm thinking of upgrading everything..what would be more important to upgrade the rig or the board?
seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
3424 posts
QLD, 3424 posts
4 Aug 2012 6:46pm
you'd have to tell us what you have first....
kpb
kpb
QLD
239 posts
kpb kpb
QLD, 239 posts
4 Aug 2012 6:58pm
2003 exocet cruiser,aerotech sail 5.8m 2004,fiberspar mast 465 I think it is and hypersonic boom.
Haggar
Haggar
QLD
1670 posts
QLD, 1670 posts
4 Aug 2012 7:23pm
How about a different size board and sail You want to be able to sail in a wide range on conditions
Windxtasy
Windxtasy
WA
4019 posts
WA, 4019 posts
4 Aug 2012 5:54pm
That gear sounds OK. I agree with Haggar. I'd go for another sail first, to extend my wind range, and if finances permit, another board. What volume is the board you have and how much do you weigh?
kpb
kpb
QLD
239 posts
kpb kpb
QLD, 239 posts
4 Aug 2012 8:26pm
The board is 150l and I weigh bout 95 Kgs
Mobydisc
Mobydisc
NSW
9029 posts
NSW, 9029 posts
4 Aug 2012 10:07pm
I'd recommend keeping what you have. If you want to get planing more often look at getting bigger sails up to around 8m square. Your board should handle bigger sails no worries. You should be able to pick up larger sails that will rig on your mast.



Also consider buying a smaller board if you have the funds. Something like a 120l free ride board.
kpb
kpb
QLD
239 posts
kpb kpb
QLD, 239 posts
4 Aug 2012 10:24pm
Mobydisc said...

I'd recommend keeping what you have. If you want to get planing more often look at getting bigger sails up to around 8m square. Your board should handle bigger sails no worries. You should be able to pick up larger sails that will rig on your mast.



Also consider buying a smaller board if you have the funds. Something like a 120l free ride board.

great info really appreciate it.
greenleader
greenleader
QLD
5283 posts
QLD, 5283 posts
4 Aug 2012 11:53pm
can you gybe effortlessly 90 percent of the time, waterstart like cooking a boiled egg? if you can then you will be ready to join the arms race!
jsnfok
jsnfok
WA
899 posts
WA, 899 posts
4 Aug 2012 10:00pm
not here, dont spend it here

kpb
kpb
QLD
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kpb kpb
QLD, 239 posts
5 Aug 2012 12:13am
jsnfok said...

not here, dont spend it here




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