COMPLETE GUIDE: YOUR FIRST WINDSURF BOARD

[@MehdiBendehane]

I have loved this video ! Thanks for these advices !

[@nejcprijatelj5543]

Cozld you make another video on foil boards and different foils.

[@wojciechstreicher2413]

Hi, could you describe the boards one step further: freestyle, freewave, wave... differance in stance and how can you modify the board use by tuning the board by changing for a bigger fin for example (if you add a 30cm fin to a freestyle board, how would the board react? 🙂) Thanks for the video!

[@cjeslicabaas3729]

Hi Nico. Be aware that most lakes have seeweed these days (or a lot of fish). So foiling is mostly not possible. And Fin surfing in light wind is actual al lot of fun (with the right material). Of course surfing (Fin) in mid and strong winds is exciting, but still light wind finsurfing can be exciting to. It give you more time to learn en optimisme your techniek and still experience the thrill of planing. About beginners. Kids (

[@totti79]

Nice video and well needed. Im 90 kg beginner and using a 160liter old bic board with a dagger board and 8 m2 ezzy sail which i get planing and into foot straps in around 14 knots but need 16-18 to get planing easily and in other direction than a broad reach. I still need to learn to jibe while planing. What is my next board? And when?

[@LifeisaGamble-w1n]

Hey Nico, very interesting video at the perfect time. Done this summer a beginner windsurf-camp, along with a couple training sessions where i rented equipment, which got me really hooked. Next year i want to buy my own first board. I still have an old GUN Sail 6.9 m² Future rig. Would you also recommend the 159l freestyle board for a ~100kg beginner rider or would i need to go higher volume | lower volume in which i could advance into? Thx for reply mate. ;)

[@fonsvandenhove]

159L freestyle most likely does not exist. Probably you mean freeride. No higher volume needed.

[@LifeisaGamble-w1n]

@@fonsvandenhove True i indeed mean the 'freeride' categorie. Should i go with the ES or the Wood variant on the JP Magic Ride 2024?

[@kingprone7846]

what sort of board would you recommend for a beginner to buy (with minimal second hand options and generally cruising in fairly light winds around 13-18 knots). I have had conflicting advice with beginner boards as apparently you outgrow them way to quick.

[@Nico_GER7]

Depends a bit on how many days you get on the water. If you get your first 10-30 sessions in quickly, you could consider renting until you have the level for your first freeride board. This could be, for example, a JP Magic Ride in 140+ liters.

[@kingprone7846]

@@Nico_GER7 ich habe eine privat lesson gehabt (um die 3 stunden). Konnte vorher schon kitesurfen&segeln - wobei das kitesurfen meiner meinung nach eher hinderlich ist, da ich immer versuche mit den fuessen statt dem segel zu steuern.... Lesson war auf einem 200L board und ich kann langsam halsen und wenden bei so 10 knoten wind im flachen wasser und relativ gut kurs halten mit 5.5m segel. werde nochmal im neujahr ne 3h lesson machen, vielleicht bei bisschen mehr seegang. Dachte vielleicht an nem langboard (i.e. windsufer lt) da ich das auch gut in der zukunft bei leichtem wind zum cruisen und SUP benutzen kann? wohne in ostkueste australien da ist gesagt normalweise nur 10-15 knoten wind und ab und zu mal 20 knoten.

[@Nico_GER7]

@@kingprone7846 Windsurfer LT is great for just cruising in lighter wind. They even have some championships, which are fun to compete in at any level. Like I said, better to rent the beginner board until you can start on the big freeride board. All the best to Australia!

[@kingprone7846]

@@Nico_GER7 i dont think renting is an option (not many windsurfers on the eastcoast) and buying second hand isnt an option either for beginner gear