Any fellow windsurfers on now?

[Mar-O]

So any fellow NSers into windsurfing these days? I started a few years ago but never really got that into it before I got a car last summer but now I have as much fun windsurfing as I have skiing witch is great.

If you windsurf what kind of windsurfing are you into and what gear do you use? Personally I am just starting to get the hang of jibes etc on my 105L freeride board and I'm hoping to start more jumping and get a fsw board around 90-95L before the fall comes around with more wind.

And to get some windsurf stoke going here are some photos/edits, if you do happen to windsurf and got some photos or videos of yourself post up!

Some sick stuff from Philip Koster

[video]https://vimeo.com/128275725[/video]

Pretty chill 25 min windsurfing movie if you got some time to kill

[video]https://vimeo.com/131119087[/video]

 

[BigPurpleSkiSuit]

I love windsurfing but I am finding it very difficult to get a setup in Utah. I'm not looking for anything special, just an old rig that'll go with the wind for cheap.

 

[ReturnToMonkey]

Nice bump, I love windsurfing. I'm not good and it's hard to go much cus I can only use my parents old gear but man is it quite the physical and mental challenge and is very fun.

 

[WoFlowz]

I’ve always seen people wind surfing out on Lake Erie or in the harbor and it looks fun and scary af

 

[mountbroski]

 

[dolanslebensraum]

I could get going up to like 30 knots at least on a 6.9 sail if the wind was good. I used to do it on vacation in columbus isle in the bahamas. I could use a harness and jibe and tack no problem but i couldnt get airborn like the pros do. Its really fun tho. I have never kiteboarded but i dont know if i would find kiteboarding as fun as windsurfing.

 

[jompcock]

My dad used to go out with a lead weight belt so he could use a bigger sail in heavy wind. My mom kinda put a stop to that when I was born but he still rips.

 

[SurfinCow]

my dad was huge into it back in the day so naturually i did a bit as a kid. I honestly really enjoy it but yeah its hard to find places to do it. he kiteboards a lot now so ive tried getting into kiting but it freaks me out way more that windsurfing. ive been lifted right out of the water/ground too many times to count, not a fun time. Im interested in Wingsurfing as a new sport that combines the fun of both sports but prob wont be able to try it anytime soon

 

[ReturnToMonkey]

I could get going up to like 30 knots at least on a 6.9 sail if the wind was good. I used to do it on vacation in columbus isle in the bahamas. I could use a harness and jibe and tack no problem but i couldnt get airborn like the pros do. Its really fun tho. I have never kiteboarded but i dont know if i would find kiteboarding as fun as windsurfing.

All of my parents' friends who they used to windsurf with kite board primarily now. Personally I think it looks more fun as well but also more dangerous.

 

[SurfinCow]

All of my parents' friends who they used to windsurf with kite board primarily now. Personally I think it looks more fun as well but also more dangerous.

yeah same here. there is potential for huge air and tricks, my dads doing like 20-30ft jumps at 60 years old but kiting def still sketches me out for some reason. maybe one day

 

[Casey]

I have my dads old set up but it’s pretty heavy and it’s difficult to plane so I am always kind of hoping I come across a better board for cheap but hasn’t happened yet. The wind on our lake is a little wonky, tends to swirl and can be frustrating but it’s fun on the right day