Windsurf Setup Buying Guide For Beginners and People Returning After a Long Break | Complete Guide

The Video is for beginners or people returning from a long break from windsurfing. It covers windsurf board types, sails, masts, booms and accessories to help you hone in on what you want.
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SHQ is a large retail store in Melbourne, Australia specializing is niche windsport and surfing equpiment.
Products discussed in this Video:
Beginner Boards
JP-Australia Funster
Starboard Go
Fanatic Viper
Goya Surf
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Freeride Boards
JP-Australia Magic Ride
Goya Volar
Fanatic Gecko
Starboard Carve
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Freerace Boards
Starboard Futura
JP-Australia Super Ride
JP-Australia Super Sport
Fanatic Falcon
Fanatic Blast
Severne Fox
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Freestrle Wave Boards
JP-Australia Freesytle Wave
Fanatic Freewave
Severne Pyro
Severne Dyno
Goya One
Quatro Power
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Wave Boards Down the Line
Goya Custom 4
JP-Australia Ultimate Wave
Quatro Cube
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Wave Boards Onshore
Goya Custom 3
JP-Australia Magic Wave
Fanatic Grip
Starboard Kode
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Foil Boards
JP-Australia Hydrofoil
Goya Airbolt
Severne Alien
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Sails
Neilpryde Combats, Atlas, Ryde, Fusion
Severne Blade, Gator, NCX
Goya Banzai, Nexus
Duotone Super Hero, Super Star
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Extensions and bases
Neilpryde MXT
Severne Cyclops, Triple, Wave, Granade
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Booms
Neilpryde, Unifiber, Severne.
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[@Davidallen9]

Great video. Returning to windsurfing after 30 year break. Things have changed a lot !

[@jestermoon]

Take A Moment My friend I am a 64yrs old guy living in Calgary. 25 years and you are an inspiration. Flat calm water, 50 km wind. Ice in November. Thank you Glide Safe Stay Silly Stay Free 🎉

[@krispykorn3237]

I have been waiting for these instructions for years! Thank you. This helps a tremendously.

[@SurgeOfD]

That was a great explanation of all the equipment. It was great to hear about the various brands as well. There is so much to learn starting out.

[@SHQ_boardsports]

Thanks, reach out if you have any questions.

[@Alexander_Kalugin]

One of the best video ever. Next step is to - how to pic each piece for you.

[@6977202865]

Amazing video!!! Took me 2 years to learn about the windsurf categories and you manage to out all in 1 very informative video. Well done you

[@SHQ_boardsports]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andersjuul8310]

Very nice introduction -- thanks!

[@georgefrempter596]

GOOD JOB !!! Thanks 💪💪

[@jacquesleroux5187]

Great vid. Shot!

[@themountain59]

Wow...one of the best clips on this topic...I am thinking to get into it again after 25years hiatus and have to learn again about brands ,classes and sails. I am 6foot 2, 110kg and fairly sportive. I am looking for fast fun here on the Mediterranean sea. Waterstart and jibe experience are still alive😁 ... What would be a good board to look for ?thanks

[@W4OP]

I am 73 and 150 pounds- very fit. I sailed a Mistral Competition 25 years ago and recently got back into windsurfing with a Windsurfer LT Race. All lake sailing here; winds 4-20+ MPH (Ezzy 5.8 and 6.5 sails) . Stability is important at my age- but having a ball. I would like to try a lighter shorter board for faster tacking, gybing, planing etc- but want similar stability to the LT. I have looked at the Tahe 160D etc. How would you compare the shorter (say 10' or so) and wider boards with the Windsurfer LT for stability? Also absolutely require a daggerboard. Thanks for your great videos. Dale

[@mikesehl8611]

Try a JP SLW 165 litre. 58 cm fin. You won’t need a dagger board. Easy to uphaul. Super stable when slogging. Fly’s in 12- 20 kts with 6.5- 8.5 sail. You will love it. I do on the Great Lakes where conditions can change in a heart beat

[@mypronounismaster4450]

where does a slalom fit in this?

[@tripp8833]

Great video. Im a 70kg beginner. Took 2 lessons and already hooked. Thinking about starting on a Free ride board. Any suggestions as far as volume? Looking to cruise around in the Ocean when it’s 10kt+ winds.

[@israelmarcus5419]

130l

[@anatolyloegering547]

Just wondering, I want to learn this sport and would it be a bad idea to buy a full setup off Amazon?

[@Abazi18]

Hi m8. Very nice and usefull video!!! I'm a relatively new windsurfer(freeride) with not much time but I'm willing to do as much as I can. I have bought equipment and I am now in the process of changing boom. I want to buy a caron boom and I don't know what to get. My sails are from 5.5 to 7.2 (185cm-205cm) and they are all NP. I'm looking at these and I want you to recommend me: 1) DUOTONE BOOM PLATINUM SLS HYBRID 2022, 2) SEVERNE BOOM ENIGMA FREEMOVE 2022, 3) Monocoque Carbon Boom Pro White - DYNAFIBER. Also, if you have any other suggestions, thanks. I'm also trying to perfect the waterstart!!! Do you suggest i need to change the size of the board to a smaller one? I have a fanatic 145lt. Be well and thank you!!!

[@SHQ_boardsports]

Thanks for your question Fotis. A Carbon Boom is a great way to take your riding to the next level. The Duotone & Severne booms you mentioned are good choices, (We've not stocked the DYNAFIBER so can't speak to that). You may also want to look at the NeilPryde XC. The final choice will come down to feel & your budget. Get your hands on them & see what you like as they will all feel slightly different in your hands. In regards to the board, focus on your technique & just practice, practice, practice. Have fun!😁

[@victor-emmanuel7485]

I have no experience at all but would love to start learning the waterstart to skip the high volume boards. Is a trajectory like this realistic?

[@SHQ_boardsports]

Windsurfing is quite a difficult sport to learn and starting with a board that is too small is likely to lead to frustration. You'll have a lot more fun starting with a larger board. I’m not saying its impossible to start on a smaller board, I actually learnt on a small board in strong wind, but the spot was waist deep everywhere so i could beach start. I then went up to a bigger board to learn tacking, gybing, basic freestyle which helped be progress much faster.

[@seanofarrell1844]

Im very close to getting back into wave sailing after 30 years. Im going to initially be sailing at Rhosneiger. I’m 90kg and I’m considering the quantum 105 or 115 as it’s been recommended as a perfect board for Rhossy. I’m only going to buy 1 board. I’m 57 years old so not as nimble as I used to be. What would you go for ?

[@SHQ_boardsports]

Hello Sean, being based in Australia we're not very familiar with the conditions over there but average wind conditions that you expect to sail in would normally play a large part in the decision. However, that said, I would recommend the 115 to be on the safe side as it will float you nicely which will help you get out in moderate conditions and assist your transistion back into the sport as progressively as possible. Modern wave boards are far shorter than the boards from 30 years ago so the larger sizes are still nice and nimble.

[@kasserole6269]

interesting, but what was said about needing 140-200l to uphaul on is wrong. i can uphaul on a 95l in chop, and i weigh 65kg

[@SHQ_boardsports]

Yes, It's possible to uphaul small boards. You are also really light so you can start a bit smaller. It is still our recommendation for everyone new to the sport to start with 140-200l boards to progress quickly and make it as fun as possible.

[@mullergyula4174]

This is just ridiculous how much kit you need for windsurfing depending on conditions, style and experience level.