I just moved here from Indiana and have always been interested in learning to windsurf. Sailing hobie cats all my life, I was sad to leave mine behind when I moved to atlanta. HOwever, I've been simplyfying my life alot lately, and think windboarding would be an awsome way to continue sailing without all the complications that come with sailing larger boats.
So...how did you get into windboarding? What advice could you give me to get started? I have like a million more questions...
It's an easy sport with modern equipment. There are some who disagree but your learning curve is much shorter with a modern wide board (85cm or wider) and a lightweight beginner rig. Don't go cheap and try to get something from someone's garage who paid $1500 for it in 1985. It's worth about the same as an '85 IBM computer and about as fun to use.
While the sport can be easy, it is also counterintuitive in many ways. What your body naturally wants to do is wrong, wrong, wrong and a fast way to get wet. By having someone teach you those small things, you'll be sailing faster instead of reinventing the wheel.
If you like Hobies, you'll love windsurfers. Fast - faster than you'll want to go in a good breeze. You feel directly connected to the rig which almost seems to respond by telekinesis instead of wailing away on a winch and hoping something happens.
It's fun. It's also darn addicting so be prepared.
Gene's Conginment Shop has a beginners rig for rent cheap, $30 per day, $60 for a weekend (3 days) and $120 for a week. BUT, you must know the basics, so after a lesson, give me a call if you're interested. Once you get the hang of it, Gene's Consignment has used gear at super-cheap prices.
yes, typically late June. Any questions we can answer during the long wait?
Hey,
I just moved here from Indiana and have always been interested in learning to windsurf. Sailing hobie cats all my life, I was sad to leave mine behind when I moved to atlanta. HOwever, I've been simplyfying my life alot lately, and think windboarding would be an awsome way to continue sailing without all the complications that come with sailing larger boats.
So...how did you get into windboarding? What advice could you give me to get started? I have like a million more questions...
1) Get lessons
2) Get lessons
3) Get lessons
It's an easy sport with modern equipment. There are some who disagree but your learning curve is much shorter with a modern wide board (85cm or wider) and a lightweight beginner rig. Don't go cheap and try to get something from someone's garage who paid $1500 for it in 1985. It's worth about the same as an '85 IBM computer and about as fun to use.
While the sport can be easy, it is also counterintuitive in many ways. What your body naturally wants to do is wrong, wrong, wrong and a fast way to get wet. By having someone teach you those small things, you'll be sailing faster instead of reinventing the wheel.
If you like Hobies, you'll love windsurfers. Fast - faster than you'll want to go in a good breeze. You feel directly connected to the rig which almost seems to respond by telekinesis instead of wailing away on a winch and hoping something happens.
It's fun. It's also darn addicting so be prepared.
Gene's Conginment Shop has a beginners rig for rent cheap, $30 per day, $60 for a weekend (3 days) and $120 for a week. BUT, you must know the basics, so after a lesson, give me a call if you're interested. Once you get the hang of it, Gene's Consignment has used gear at super-cheap prices.
Gene
770-967-0104
Gene Mathis
No, I'm not advocating spousal abuse. I'm referring to sheeting in a sail on a big boat.
Collette - If you are looking for instruction, call me. Chris 404-525-7190.