How many Litres should my windsurf board be?
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 do I choose the right size windsurf board?
The general metric is that for every kilogram of weight you have, your first board should be that plus 50 – 90L. Therefore, if you weigh 80 kilograms, your first board should be 130 – 170L. If you want to be more stable, buy a board with larger width.
How do you size a windsurfer?
The size of a beginner’s board will depend on the rider’s weight, but in general, boards with a displacement of +/- 180 liters are suitable for training. For amateur riders, boards in the range of 120 — 160 liters and sails from 4 m² are suitable depending on the wind conditions.
How much wind do you need to windsurf?
5 miles per hour (8 kph) is plenty of wind for basic windsurfing. That is much less than is required for kiteboarding. For fast windsurfing, it takes 10-15 mph. Beginners may have trouble windsurfing in more than 15 mph, but some experts can windsurf in extreme winds of 35 mph or more.
How much does a windsurf sail weigh?
| body weight | 12 knots | 15 knots |
|---|---|---|
| 140 lbs (~65 kg) | 5.4 m² | 4.3 m² |
| 165 lbs (~75 kg) | 6.3 m² | 5.0 m² |
| 190 lbs (~85 kg) | 7.1 m² | 5.7 m² |
| 210 lbs (~95 kg) | 7.9 m² | 6.3 m² |
How long is a windsurfer mast?
Most 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.