On Apr 9, 10:13=A0am, bertbarndoor <bertbarnd...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Hi, I am finally going to take the plunge and buy a complete setup.
> What boards should I consider? About 15 years ago I took a weeks worth
> of lessons and got somewhat proficient. Over the years, I've at most
> dabbled, mostly on lake Ontario. I've never used a harness and I never
> did waterstarts. Now, I am starting to learn harness and I am going to
> take a few more lessons just to make sure I drill home the basics, as
> I make this a more frequent hobby/s****t.
>
> So, what should I be looking at for boards and the rest of the rig?
> Money is not a huge concern, but I'm not looking to break the bank
> either. If I could get setup for less than $3k, I think I would be
> happy.
>
> I am 5'11 and 185 lbs. I will be sailing on almost exclusively flat
> water. I want a board that will be fun to sail in moderate winds (I'm
> not sure what the average windspeed is on the lake, but I don't think
> it is usually outrageous blowing). I want a board where I can refine
> the basics, learn to use the harness well, and have fun sailing
> thereafter. I'd like something that won't be super hard to 'learn' on,
> but that I can also retain and refine intermediate skills on. I don't
> want a raft with a sail that I will outgrow in a day, but I don't want
> a board that will discourage me and make me give up.
>
> So, I've been looking at the Starboard Go line. They have a few
> different models. Anything else I should consider? What are your
> thoughts on how many liters? =A0How many, what type of sails? Any other
> boards of note? Of course I am going to see advice from the store, but
> I'd like to be armed with some knowledge ahead of time. Thanks,
>
> Rob
Rob,
where on Lake Ontario do you sail?
there is a club in Toronto, (that you may know about,) and a number of
guys sail in the Hamilton Harbour fairly regularly.
Those guys may know the best board for the local conditions... Go
down and talk to any of them while rigging, most are really friendly
My 2 cents... I like the GO line alot for someone trying to
progress. its a good comprimise between stability and fun. You can
get a GO really going, and its not so narrow that you will spend the
bulk of your time in rather than on the water.
If you are serious about getting into the s****t you will ultimately
want to get 2 boards (maybe 3 or 4 or 7 :) ), one for lighter wind,
and one for stronger wind.
if you are in the golden horseshoe a 140 ish litre board with a 7-8
metre sail will definitly server you well, another plus about such a
combination is that as you progress, that setup can become your
lighter wind setup, and a smaller board and sail can be your high wind
kit. Starboard isn't the only one that makes a nice progress oriented
board, anything in the 135 - 140 litre range with a bit of a eva deck
could serve well for you. Used boards in that range are often hard to
come by for a reason, people keep them because even as they get
better at sailing, the boards remain fun.
others with much more experiense than I will be sure to chime in.
Dave
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