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Any fellow windsurfers on now?

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Mar-O
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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
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/773542/Wild-in-Pozo

Pretty chill 25 min windsurfing movie if you got some time to kill
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/773737/PLAN--T
Jun 19 2015 4:19PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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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.
Jun 16 2021 4:06PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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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.
Jun 16 2021 4:12PM
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WoFlowz
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I’ve always seen people wind surfing out on Lake Erie or in the harbor and it looks fun and scary af
Jun 17 2021 9:06AM
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mountbroski
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Jun 17 2021 9:08AM
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dolanslebensraum
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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.
Jun 17 2021 9:07PM
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jompcock
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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.
Jun 18 2021 12:41AM
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SurfinCow
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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
Jun 18 2021 9:26PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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DolansLebensraumI 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.
Jun 18 2021 10:09PM
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SurfinCow
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ReturnToMonkeyAll 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
Jun 18 2021 11:21PM
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Casey
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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
Jun 19 2021 1:35AM
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