How do you size a windsurfer?
Beginner Windsurf Board
| Rider Weight (kg) | Volume (l) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 145 | 285 |
| 60 | 160 | 292 |
| 70 | 175 | 299 |
| 80 | 190 | 306 |
What size windsurf board do I need?
The most important thing to look for when buying your first windsurf board is the board’s volume. You need one litre of volume for every kilogram you weigh PLUS between 50 and 100 litres extra. So if you weigh 75Kg, your first board should ideally have between 125 and 175 litres of volume.
How long is a windsurfer board?
Windsurfers are often classified as either shortboards or longboards. Longboards are usually longer than 3 meters, with a retractable daggerboard, and are optimized for lighter winds or course racing. Shortboards are less than 3 meters long and are designed for planing conditions.
How do you size a windsurf sail?
The heavier the rider, the larger the sail they can take. For example, with the same wind conditions and skill level for a 50 kg girl, 4 m² sail is suitable, and for 70+ kg man — 5.5 m² sail.
How long is a windsurfer mast?
Windsurfing sails cite the ideal mast length for a given sail on the sail’s bag and/or near the bottom of the sail itself. Common mast sizes are 370, 400, 430 and 460 centimeters.
What is a mast diameter?
Standard Diameter Masts (SDMs) are mostly around 48-mm. wide (internal) at the base and the lower tube that will fit various lengths of mast extension (dependent on how fast they taper towards the top section).
What size windsurf mast do I need?
Windsurfing sails cite the ideal mast length for a given sail on the sail’s bag and/or near the bottom of the sail itself. Common mast sizes are 370, 400, 430 and 460 centimeters. If your sail doesn’t offer an ideal mast listing, look for a “Luff” measurement.
What is windsurfer LT?
$3,199.00. The new WINDSURFER LT board is made with a styrofoam type core with epoxy deck. It has thesame length of the original One Design (366cm), an increased width (from 66 to 74cm) and a significantly lower weight (reduced from approx 21kg to 15kg).
What is windsurfing LT?
The Windsurfer LT The new windsurf board has been specifically designed to meet the needs of beginner and advanced sailors. It can be used for racing, freestyle, and even as a SUP board.
What muscles does windsurfing work?
Windsurfing requires the use of the following major muscles:
- The muscles of the upper legs and hips; the gluteals, the hamstrings, and the quadriceps.
- The muscles of the lower leg; the gastrocnemius, the soleus and the anterior tibialis.
- The core muscles; the rectus abdominus, obliques, and the spinal erectors.