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| Expert | Average Ratings | Expertise |
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Kat DawesU.K.
Available
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I'M SORRY I DON'T DO WINDSURFING! I am the sub-editor and editorial assistant for Carve and SurfGirl magazines, based in the UK. I can answer questions about all aspects of surfing: equipment, travel, history, culture, locations in the UK, the pro tour, training for surfing, technique, women`s surfing, forecasting, surf media and so on. | |
Gavin EmmsNew Zealand
Available
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All surfing related questions. In particular: How do I make my own surfboard? | |
Patrick DeanAvailable
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Windsurfing expert. 20+ years windsurfing experience. I can give advice about learning to windsurf, the best places to learn and the best equipment to learn on. I can also offer advice on what equipment to purchase based on your skill level, weight and sailing location. Ask me before you buy. The boards made in the last 5 or 6 years are so much easier to sail and learn on. An advance word of advice: stay away from buying old boards unless you know exactly what you are buying and know that all parts are there. I get so many questions about how to set up old boards that usually end up being broken or missing parts and it is impossible to buy parts for these old boards. Try not to buy a board that is more than 5 or 6 years old. As boards age they begin to absorb water. Once that occurs the board is toast and it happens with a lot of boards over 10 years old. When you ask questions, please let me know what part of the world you are from so I can tailor the advice to your location. | |
WindloverAvailable
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I have 26 years experience windsurfing and can answer many questions regarding technique for all levels, equipment rigging, how to go fast, some tricks, and where to sail in your area. I can also provide many links to info regarding travel, gear, and how-to`s. For those looking for older parts or general info regarding older equipment, I can usually help. |
Recent Answers
2009-11-20 Mistral Ventura transition board 1990's:
Mistral is making a new version of the Ventura. You might try contacting them directly and see if they can help. 1-509-493-4938. I have no photos or info on the old daggerboard. You could also try calling
2009-11-19 Board volume:
Hey Christian, So many factors affect planing, board volume, width, sail size, sailor size, experience and mostly, amount of wind. Your size along with the size of your board and sails should give you
2009-11-18 Want to get back into windsurfing:
I learned to windsurf not far from there. I also started sailing in the early 80's on the Great South Bay on the south shore of Long Island. You will be very happy with the newer equipment. If you are
2009-11-17 old bord picture:
Hey Colin, Not knowing the exact make and model of your boards will make identifying them fairly difficult. Your descriptions are pretty generic and describe just about anybody's quiver. Just for future
2009-11-17 bic techno classic m 112 L:
Actually the weed fin should jibe better than a more vertical fin but not as well as a curved fin. If the rogue wave is a wave board that is also an easier to jibe shape so if jibing is your main concern
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