What's the next used board I should buy? - Michigan Windsurfing2024-03-29T09:44:25Zhttp://miwindsurfing.com/forum/topics/what-s-the-next-used-board-i-should-buy?commentId=5427722%3AComment%3A26604&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Mark,
I just "friended" yo…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2011-12-05:5427722:Comment:266042011-12-05T05:01:32.743ZGereon Methnerhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/GereonMethner
<p>Hi Mark,</p>
<p>I just "friended" you on this and would be happy to contact you. If you would, send me a message with contact info!</p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
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<p>G</p>
<p>Hi Mark,</p>
<p>I just "friended" you on this and would be happy to contact you. If you would, send me a message with contact info!</p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
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<p>G</p> Gereon -
I have three boards…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2011-12-05:5427722:Comment:263182011-12-05T03:24:48.072ZMark Beaumanhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/MarkBeauman
<p>Gereon -</p>
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<p>I have three boards that would fit your needs. All are in mint / new condition. You won't be disappointed. Drop me a line.</p>
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<p>Mark Beauman</p>
<p>Gereon -</p>
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<p>I have three boards that would fit your needs. All are in mint / new condition. You won't be disappointed. Drop me a line.</p>
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<p>Mark Beauman</p> Hi Tim,
Yeah, waterstarts are…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2011-12-04:5427722:Comment:265072011-12-04T22:06:40.362ZGereon Methnerhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/GereonMethner
<p>Hi Tim,</p>
<p>Yeah, waterstarts are definitely the next step. So far, I'm entirely self-taught (other than watching a few videos). I'm in the footstraps and harness, so I guess I can't wait any longer to really go for the waterstart--no more excuses. </p>
<p>Thanks for the input!</p>
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<p>Gereon</p>
<p>Hi Tim,</p>
<p>Yeah, waterstarts are definitely the next step. So far, I'm entirely self-taught (other than watching a few videos). I'm in the footstraps and harness, so I guess I can't wait any longer to really go for the waterstart--no more excuses. </p>
<p>Thanks for the input!</p>
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<p>Gereon</p> Get your water starts down. …tag:miwindsurfing.com,2011-12-04:5427722:Comment:266022011-12-04T21:26:34.482ZTim Westlakehttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/TimWestlake
<p>Get your water starts down. Then...you can sail just about anything. Even if you don't get a shortboard, knowing how to do water starts will greatly increase your sailing time. My first board was a F2 Comet which was about 185 liters. My next board was a Bic Astro Rock which is 125 liters. That was the perfect jump for me. I loved that board and wouldn't mind getting another (backed up on it by accident) that has a trim box.</p>
<p>Something in the 120-140 range would be a good second…</p>
<p>Get your water starts down. Then...you can sail just about anything. Even if you don't get a shortboard, knowing how to do water starts will greatly increase your sailing time. My first board was a F2 Comet which was about 185 liters. My next board was a Bic Astro Rock which is 125 liters. That was the perfect jump for me. I loved that board and wouldn't mind getting another (backed up on it by accident) that has a trim box.</p>
<p>Something in the 120-140 range would be a good second board. They will still be a hand full if you get into 5.0 conditions though.</p> Yes, I'll second Don's statem…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2011-12-03:5427722:Comment:262122011-12-03T21:33:14.467ZBrianhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/Brian
<p>Yes, I'll second Don's statement and also add the fact that we've got clean, fresh water (no sharks, jellyfish, etc) and great beaches. A large fraction of us can get to one of those beaches in less than an hour drive! It's a great sport and a great place to do it.</p>
<p>Yes, I'll second Don's statement and also add the fact that we've got clean, fresh water (no sharks, jellyfish, etc) and great beaches. A large fraction of us can get to one of those beaches in less than an hour drive! It's a great sport and a great place to do it.</p> Now your talking our language…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2011-12-03:5427722:Comment:265042011-12-03T20:30:23.118ZDon Fergusonhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/DonFerguson
<p>Now your talking our language!!! What better venue, surrounded by the great lakes everything from wave sailing, Huron, Michigan, Ontario, etc.. to flat water and bump and jump, St. Clair, Rondeau Bay, Towas, all within a few hours drive. And as I have said before the winter takes it away from us but we come back the following year with a vengance</p>
<p>ps once you get the board on plane,,, that's it, your hooked, you'll cut on work, cut on commitments made, cut on your wife or…</p>
<p>Now your talking our language!!! What better venue, surrounded by the great lakes everything from wave sailing, Huron, Michigan, Ontario, etc.. to flat water and bump and jump, St. Clair, Rondeau Bay, Towas, all within a few hours drive. And as I have said before the winter takes it away from us but we come back the following year with a vengance</p>
<p>ps once you get the board on plane,,, that's it, your hooked, you'll cut on work, cut on commitments made, cut on your wife or girlfriend,,, very dangerous addiction!!</p> thanks for the input!tag:miwindsurfing.com,2011-12-03:5427722:Comment:265032011-12-03T19:29:59.016ZGereon Methnerhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/GereonMethner
<p>thanks for the input!</p>
<p>thanks for the input!</p> I can't believe people don't…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2011-12-03:5427722:Comment:262112011-12-03T19:27:32.735ZGereon Methnerhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/GereonMethner
<p>I can't believe people don't windsurf more on the Great Lakes! Even with my limited skill level, it's a bigger rush than sailing, skiing, and whitewater canoeing combined!</p>
<p>I can't believe people don't windsurf more on the Great Lakes! Even with my limited skill level, it's a bigger rush than sailing, skiing, and whitewater canoeing combined!</p> Yes as Brian says there is a…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2011-12-03:5427722:Comment:262102011-12-03T19:13:56.240ZDon Fergusonhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/DonFerguson
<p>Yes as Brian says there is a great Swap shop at Keego harbour Cass lake in late April, good time to buy as well as to sell gear. it is good to hear of so many newcomers at your stage. I think there are more new starters and people comng back to the sport than I have seen in many years!!</p>
<p>Yes as Brian says there is a great Swap shop at Keego harbour Cass lake in late April, good time to buy as well as to sell gear. it is good to hear of so many newcomers at your stage. I think there are more new starters and people comng back to the sport than I have seen in many years!!</p> Gereon,
If you don't get what…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2011-12-03:5427722:Comment:263152011-12-03T18:36:25.003ZBrianhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/Brian
<p>Gereon,</p>
<p>If you don't get what you want right away, I'd suggest posting again in the spring when a lot of people might be reassessing their gear. I'm sure there's some good gear out there that would work for you. </p>
<p>Since you don't yet waterstart, you'll need to stay with something that you can uphaul comfortably. At your weight and ability, I'd guess that's something in the 150-160L range that you mentioned. </p>
<p>Maybe you can sell the 110L, and a couple of the 460 masts…</p>
<p>Gereon,</p>
<p>If you don't get what you want right away, I'd suggest posting again in the spring when a lot of people might be reassessing their gear. I'm sure there's some good gear out there that would work for you. </p>
<p>Since you don't yet waterstart, you'll need to stay with something that you can uphaul comfortably. At your weight and ability, I'd guess that's something in the 150-160L range that you mentioned. </p>
<p>Maybe you can sell the 110L, and a couple of the 460 masts (match your sails to your masts and keep the ones that go together), and use the $$ toward the purchase of board that's right for you? Once you're comfortable waterstarting, and get some of your tacks and jibes down on the 160-ish board, then you can look for a smaller board.</p>