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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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26 years windsurfing throughout many parts of the USA & Canada.

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Nieves11/23/0910101010Thank you so much, Windlover!
Christian11/19/0910101010 
eddy11/06/0910101010Thank you, that was exelent information snf .....
jeff10/09/0910101010OUTSTANDING!!!! I've been asking shop and folks .....
kevin10/09/0910101010Knowledgeable, encouraging, timely! Appreciate your help. Kevin

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2009-11-24 Intermediate board:

Hey Franco, As far as matching your sails to the three boards you mention, the sail range of the Fanatic and the Tabou are both 6.0-8.5. The AHD sail range is 5.5-9.0. This being said, sail range is

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

2009-11-17 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

2009-11-13 windsurfing:

Hey Eddy, If you are able to get on a plane in 15mph winds, then your advanced footstrap position should work for you. You may just need to make some body position adjustments to counteract the upwinding

2009-11-11 Volume and planing:

Hey Franco, There is an old adage that says 'Once on a plane, you should be able to stay on a plane'. But, with the advent of newer board shapes and the pursuit of planing in light winds, this old

 

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