You need to check out this link -- he does a great run down of the
options....
http://www.whitecapwindsurfing.com/rental/05firstgear.html
"bertbarndoor" <bertbarndoor@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> 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? How 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
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