Re: Recommend board for learning waterstarts

It might be time for a new board, but your board should not have a huge 
impact on learning to waterstart.  It is probably time for a new rig.  A 
lighter weight carbon mast and newer sails should make waterstarting much 
easier.


"BDB" <noemail@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> The last couple of summers I've been learning to windsurf on a really
old
> heavy board my friend gave me, a Vinta.  I would like to get a new
> lighter board and learn to waterstart this summer, and would appreciate
> recommendations.  I want to still be able to uphaul if I need to.  I'm
> 6'1" and 155lbs.  What volume should I be looking at?  I have looked for
> a used board but all people are selling are really old and/or wave
boards.
> There aren't any shops nearby either, so I've been looking on the web
at,
> for example this board which is a nice price at $700:
>
> http://www.the-house.com/bcthev1126zzbictechno.html
>
> What do you think of that board, or any other recommendations?  Thanks!