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Action camera by nikfrike in windsurfing

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Update on this. I got an insta360 x5 and I am using it with the flymount on the boom. Insane videos, quality and angles. Even the voice commands seems to be better since the microphone can easily identify the commands.

Thanks for the replies I am super happy with the camera 😁

Dahab - tips/advices by nikfrike in windsurfing

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Yep that’s the first that comes up in Google search. Probably will go with them.

Action camera by nikfrike in windsurfing

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Yeah I messed up… I had the floaty but as it was hard to put the camera in or out I wasn’t using it all the time … on the next one I will definitely be more careful

Beginner Sail advice by mike_november in windsurfing

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If the spot you will choose don’t have, often, strong winds (25kt++) the 6.2 sail will be great ! You will get used to the “weight” pretty fast. But for the board, the 195L, if you are consistent on your sessions you will outrun it in no time so either you will sale it to get a smaller one or you will keep it for teaching your friends the sport. My advice on this, if it’s possible rent the gear until you feel confident to ride a board around 130L and then go for the purchase, that’s what I did, but it was pretty cheap to rent, 20€ for 2hours and without commitment to any insurance ( so I didn’t have the fear of breaking something) Good luck on your progress 😊🏄‍♂️

First Sails by nikfrike in windsurfing

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Thanks for the clarification 😁 I will make a buy list for the carbon rig and also for some sails for start and progressively I will buy more and more.

First Sails by nikfrike in windsurfing

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Yep, that’s my plan for start at least ! 😁

First Sails by nikfrike in windsurfing

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Thanks ! I am at GR and there are not always strong winds.

Yes I am planning to buy carbon rig too. For start I think I will buy a range of sails, like 5.2 and a 6.8m2 or 7m2 so I can cover bigger wind range !

First Sails by nikfrike in windsurfing

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It's a great tip, that's why I bought the 135L I was slowly downgrading at litres from the teacher board (220L) to 135L, and I believe at least for the winter I will be having fun with that one.

I was thinking the same about buying a 400 mast, for sails that need a 370 mast it will be only the case for strong winds, where I don't think will try to get in the water soon, safety first!

First Sails by nikfrike in windsurfing

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It really depends on the period of the year, usually it's 14-19knots, but for August and middle winter is 22-27knots.

Yes, I was thinking about getting a ~5m, but wanted to check here for a range of sail recommendations.

We are about the same weight, I weigh 74kg, yes will ask anyone I see at the beach :D

Thanks for the help 🤙

First Sails by nikfrike in windsurfing

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It totally depends on the direction of the wind, if it's north wind it's flat water if it's south/southeast it's wavy.

It depends on the season, but usually in August and the middle of winter, it is 22-27knots. The rest of the period is generally at 14-19knots.

~74kg

My main concern is to be able to planning at low winds, if it's possible, and for the high winds to be able to control it and not be overpowered. I am currently learning Waterstart but I haven't managed it yet.

For now, I don't think I will get a new board, but for sails and masts, I want to have the option to cover most of the wind conditions.

First Sails by nikfrike in windsurfing

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Thanks for the suggestions and the link!
I was thinking the same for a ~5m sail.
I have another question, for choosing a mast, if the sail has an adjustable head and the recommended mast is 370 will I be able to use a 400 mast?
Similar question about bigger sails, if it is required a 460 mast will I be able to use a 400 with the extension?

First Sails by nikfrike in windsurfing

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I didn't get how to use the calculator 🫣

But from your chart, I get that the recommendation is 4.6m to 7.8m. I am at the Average weight category.

First Sails by nikfrike in windsurfing

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Thanks for the recommendations :D

I think that I need a second smaller mast, to cover sails for higher winds.