CLOSE
Sign up to get news on contests, pro events, new products and special offers.
luke| You don’t have a stand up sailboard yet? What are you waiting for, the wind to blow? If you’re anything like us, once you’ve packed your windsurfing gear and driven down to the water, you’re determined to get on it. So why limit yourself to little gear? A stand up sailboard can keep you sailing when the breeze is light — or get you paddling even if it’s glassy. We’ve picked five boards that are a great blend of paddling and sailing platforms — all with their own best attributes. Check them out and find one that’ right for you. |
 |
Cabrinha 11′6" Stand Up Sailboard |
|
The Cabrinha 11′6" stand up sailboard is an excellent choice for those looking for an all-around performer with a slight tendency toward flat-water cruising and exploration. Full Cabrinha 11′6" Stand Up Sailboard Review |
 |
Fanatic Fly 10′6" Stand Up Sailboard |
| The Fanatic Fly 10′6′ stand up sailboard is small enough to offer thrills in the surf and big enough to float you and a sail in the lightest of wind. Full Fanatic Fly 10′6" Stand Up Sailboard Review |
 |
JP Australia 10′8" Stand Up Sailboard |
| The surfiest shape of all the stand up sailboards featured in this issue, the JP Australia 10’8” stand up sailboard has a narrower tail that lets it really turn on the wave face. Full JP Australia 10′8" Stand Up Sailboard Review |
Pages: 1 2
Loading ...
In the past several years your magazine has had many good stand up/ sailboard reviews . I wish that the Stand Up boardmakers would suggest sail sizes and types of sails ( RAF or Cambered ). Also when you test I would like to know what size sails that were used . At the present time my only newer sails are 6.25 Aero tec Rapid Fire and a 7.2 N.P. V8 . I am thinking that my old 90's Gastra Rushwinds would be better ( I have a set of these ) because they are softer , lighter ,and rotate smoother without the pop . I also hate the noise of Mylar when cruising you can't hear the Manatees and Dolphins when they surface . I have gotten rid of all my short boards over the last 2 years , and I only own a Kona One , Starboard Blend and 12' Naish Glide . I wish that the Glide had foot strap inserts , the rocker and bottom shape remindes me of a large slalom board. . I miss my Equipe and I would like to see Mistral come out with the Superlight a tad wider for SUP and Sailing .Thanks Rod Perry
Upon further review the June 2008 issue of Windsurfing did have a review of 7 sails in the 7.0 range. Rod Perry
Look into HotSailsMaui SuperFreaks. Been windsurfing since 1977 and bought Freaks four years ago. I will never even consider any other sails
Then again the way they last, I may never need to buy any more sails!
Drew
Once I loved windsurfing and I did win many championships but in Europe was hard to find sponsor.
So, I moved to Usa and was even harder so I stoped doing it this magic sport. I still have my gear: mistral flow 116L ocean green color and some north sails. I dream sometimes about running to maui or somewhere I could fight for my life to survive on crazy ocean waves. Meeting crazy-heads like me would be cool also.
So you stopped windsurfing just because you don't have sponsors to compete? Just go out and windsurf for fun.
I bought a used Bic Jungle Windsurf (10'10) late last year in the hope that I will get some sort of water time on the many light to very light days we have here in the Northeast. Anyone tried one of these and care to comment on its paddling/flatwater/wavesailing characteristics? Is this a reasonable entry to the SUP/longboard experience? I am a former surfer, current windsurfer, had one try paddling a Big Red, no problem. One other question: I haven't gotten it out yet, the water here is still in the low 40's. We have a local small lake that will require sailing upwind from the wind-shadowed launch to the main body of water, for which I hope to use the daggerboard, then I want to pull the db.. What do you do with the daggerboard once you pull it? Any comment appreciated!
Oldiemouldie
Old School (like the late 1970's) when the db is out-
Pull it up a bit and try not to trip on it, cut your foot, or rip your sail with it.
Pull it out, make sure it has a strap on the top and dangle it from your rear arm. Don't dangle it from the boom. Really. Don't.
Bungie cord it to the fordeck. Do not rip sail on it, or break your mast.
install a centerboard, which is pretty much what happened, if you contemplate the lameness of the 3 strategies above. I suppose you could try a leeboard, but I wouldn't want to fall on it or try to get back up the board over it.
One thing a couple of us tried was a daggerboard skeg. Same problems really, just moved to the back of the board instead of the middle.
If you have the time, endurance, strength and patience, lay the rig on the board and paddle upwind.
The 'good old days' ;). You are now replicating the evolution of saiboarding. Big fun!
Paul
Look at the Starboard SUPer for a nice example of a centerboard system. I'm not trying to sell one. It's the evolutionary endpoint of the problems inherent in non retracting daggerboards.
Paul
The old windsurf boards work great as a stand up sailboard. You just need a paddle
you are rigth…..here in Brazil i did this test….we just need a paddle….
regards,
ayrton