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Kat Dawes U.K. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 52.6 --Last 90 Days(hr) 1.9 Total Questions 64	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.
Patrick Dean U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.82 Clarity of Response 9.84 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 9.9 --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.4 Total Questions 304	Windsurfing expert. 25+ 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. Remember, it is impossible to find parts for 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 .....
Windlover Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.95 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 9.8 --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.6 Total Questions 646	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.

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Kat Dawes

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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.

Patrick Dean

U.S.

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Windsurfing expert. 25+ 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. Remember, it is impossible to find parts for 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 .....

Windlover

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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.

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2012-02-08 Neil pryde freeridepro light tip technology:

Hey Frederick, The new mast should work with the 6.0 but to be sure, check along the bottom of the sail for the specs of the sail. There should be something printed that will say Luff or Mast (length)

2012-02-01 Mistral Pandera daggerboard:

Hey BT, It is possible that www.bigwinds.com might have something to fit your board. Another possibility is www.gorgeperformance.com. I know that they have a lot of older gear tucked away in a back

2012-01-28 Long board jibe:

Hey Fredrick, You can jibe a longboard. At first they will be slow and cumbersome. As you get better they will become smoother. To do a planing jibe with your board will require enough wind to have

2012-01-26 Old good condition sails.:

Hey Fredrick, Old sails are fine to use if they are in good condition. My favorite and most used sail is a 1997 that I bought used. It had only been sailed a few times when I got it and it is still

2012-01-26 Getting pulled off:

Hey Jake, There is very little difference between a freeride and a freestyle board. They are basically the same type of board and most sailors would not know the difference when sailing them. Some one

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2012-02-08 Neil pryde freeridepro light tip technology:

2012-02-01 Mistral Pandera daggerboard:

2012-01-28 Long board jibe:

2012-01-26 Old good condition sails.:

2012-01-26 Getting pulled off:

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