Windsurf

[BETO74 0]

I have this crazy idea of buying a windsurf equipment, I keep going to the DZ and is too windy or too cloudy, anyway here is my theory, I can since (I jump in SOBE near ockechobee lake or Sebastian) go and windsurf when is too windy or cloudy(brilliant)uh.

Anyway, since I know nothing about it can any of you guys and gals give some pointers on what to look for or even a website like thisone were all the windsurfers gather.

Help very much appreciated.

Carlos.

And yes.... it will be very exciting windsurf with the alligators in Ockeechobee lake.

http://web.mac.com/ac057a/iWeb/AC057A/H0M3.html

[OmriMon 0]

have u considered kite surfing?, looks like a lot more fun than windfurfing if u ask me

[BETO74 0]

I don't know if I can do that on the lake, really wanna get into this looks like fun and gives me the chance to work on my tan it's been a year since I went to the beach or took some sun, there is no excuse since I live a couple miles from Juno beach, but what the hell.

Thanks

http://web.mac.com/ac057a/iWeb/AC057A/H0M3.html

[jerry81 10]

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have u considered kite surfing?, looks like a lot more fun than windfurfing if u ask me

I'll agree with that. Windsurfing can be a bore if the wind's not strong enough. With kitesurfing, if you have enough wind to get the kite in the air, you have enough wind to go fast.
Otoh, you can always lift the sail on a surfboard, while dropping the kite in the water might leave you stranded among the gators. And that kitesurfing board is not much of a flotation device, either, so a boat crew is a must when you're kiting.
As for sites- just throw 'windsurfing' or 'kitesurfing into Google and browse through the results. I'm sure you'll find lots of useful stuff.

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[adamsr 0]

I don't know of any real dz.com style sites for windsurfing, but i'd really reccomend it, i've been windsurfing for a couple of years now and it's really good fun. ties in well with skydiving as well, coz when the weather's crap for skydiving it's generally good for windsurfing.

Basically i'd reccomend going for some lessons before you dive in and buy your own kit, basically it'll be much easier and more enjoyable than trying to teach yourself, plus if you buy kit now you'll out grow your first board and want something smaller in just a few months, so a waste of money!!

[yoink 321]

Windsurfing is fantastic fun... I did it for about 9 years till an injury kept me out of it (just before a comp I might add. )

As far as getting your own rig goes - get a load of time on rental gear first. If you're looking at doing mainly inshore sailing, the best fun is with very large sails and small boards - however, the same as with skydiving, these are best progressed to gradually. If you really want to buy your own gear soon, make sure you have a board that has enough flotation that you can stand on it without sinking at zero speed. You won't be going very fast at the start. Don't go for one with foot straps all over it; they'll just get in the way as you're learning and won't be of any use to you until you hit high wind conditions.
As for sails, it really depends on the average wind conditions in your area, but in general, something like a 5.7sq meter sail is generally a good starter.

Find either a school or experienced sailer in your area: they'll be able to advise you a lot more specifically.

Fraid I don't know any sites...

Hope this is helpful - if you want any more advice, feel free to PM me.

Will

[BETO74 0]

Thanks a lot guys, I even found the web site and I guy helping me,
To my surprise is some like skydive community pros and new people, long and small boards, the bad news is , is not legal to windsurf on lake ockechoobee cuz of crocs, anyway something new to try.

I'll start with a big board and work my way to a small one just llike skydive uhh.

Thank you all.

http://web.mac.com/ac057a/iWeb/AC057A/H0M3.html

[yoink 321]

I don't know a lot about US geography, but if possible, sail on the sea.... it's SO much more fun!
The chop makes it a lot more interesting, although there are inherent hazzards - being blown off shore and never being seen again is probably one of the major ones

Chop jumping is relatively easy and great fun.

[Stumpy 284]

Hey there,

I have windsurfed for about 10 years and now teach kitesurfing - kitesurfing is much easier to get to a decent level at. (I also think its a lot more fun becaus it is easy to play in 3 dimensions rather than just 2)

If you want to know anything about kitesurfing drop me a PM and I'll do my best to help out.

Laters
Dave

Never try to eat more than you can lift

[yoink 321]

I gotta try kite surfing... it looks like so much fun. Are there similarities with skydiving and windsurfing?