Beginner Windsurfing Board

[vtsarkov]

Hi!

My girlfriend tried windsurfing for the first time and is eager to get into it. I'm lucky, I know.

Is there any chance anyone has a 160L board with a daggerboard collecting dust somewhere, preferably from this millennium? Both outright purchase or longer-term rent are possibilities.

I know they can be rented at Jericho, but it's $26/h and can't really be taken anywhere else conveniently. 10 weekends will add up to a new board + the inconvenience of hauling it around.

I've also been looking at buying one like this or better yet like this, and then trying to sell it locally a year down the road, but they are quite pricy.

Any advice or thoughts help!

Cheers!

[grantmac]

Honestly if she has any athletic ability all you need is a largish freeride board. Preferably something with a foil box so you can use it for more than one purpose.

[Richi]

I would contact The directors of Clublocarno and ubc sailing. They might have purchased some new gear for the season and are looking to sell some old gear. Good luck

[Michael]

Is there any chance anyone has a 160L board with a daggerboard collecting dust somewhere,

Yup, 160L RRD Easyride M. Great board for learning, I've had it out with a 7.5 and it's actually a fun board to rip around on in light winds too. A few dings on the rails but it's a solid board with a nice soft top. I've been hanging on to it to teach my kids but I think they are on to other things now. If you are interested send me a PM and make me an offer, I'm not sure if I'm ready to let it go but it would be nice to see someone getting some use out of it.

[ZeroR2]

Another idea would be a hardboard WindSup (don't get inflatable/doesn't track well in currents). If she gives up on windsurfing or the wind dies, she can go SUPing and still be on the water. Just and idea.