windsurf gear
 

Hi Roger an Ellen!
i´m kind of new in the sport, i live in Mexico city but i used to sail in spain while i was studing. Now that i m back i want to continue but i have some question i want to ask you about some gear i want to buy.
My regular spot here is a lake where in windy season has 5 to 15 knots sometimes it get very gusty like 20 knots.

I also will travel to Baja and veracruz to get more wind, like 15 to 30 knots.
I weight 164 lbs and my level i think is intermediate/beginner, i hook in, tak, do some planning and jibing (still having problems with this last one! )
My question is what kind of gear is best suited for these spots and for my level.

I was thinking in a formula board with an 8.5 sail, or a 133 futura for my regular spot and a 104 mistral Syncro for the other spots.

I ll apreciate your advice!

Thanks!

PS. Congratulations for the site, I think is the most complete windsurf site i ve seen so far!

Hi Fabian,
Thanks for the compliment! We keep trying to keep these forums as the best!

In less than 10 knots, either you don't sail or you get the Formula board with a sail larger than 8.5 m2.
If you want to set your minimum at about 10 knots, at your weight, the Futura 133/8.5 m2 rig could be a good combo.
For your higher wind spots, the 104 ltr Synchro will be good to around 20 knots, but for much over 20 you'll need something a bit smaller (around 85-95 liters I'd suggest).
So, start out with a formula/Apollo/big Isonic for your home lake and then get something smaller and some smaller rigs for Baja etc.
Hope this helps,