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Know what’s what - and get a head start on your first lesson.
SAIL
Provides the power that gets you moving. You’ll start off with a small one that’s easy to control - and learn to use larger ones that pack a bigger punch.
MAST
Think of the mast as a skeleton for the sail - without it, the sail wouldn’t stay up. The mast is inserted at the foot of the sail, and travels up the sail’s sleeve to the head.
BOOM
The boom is like a steering wheel or handlebars. It lets you direct the sail where you want it to go - and it helps keep the sail’s shape.
RASH GUARD
A thin, UV-resistant shirt that will protect your skin from the sun. In colder locations, windsurfers often wear a convertible or even a full-length wetsuit to keep warm.
FOOT STRAPS
Once you get comfortable moving at speed, foot straps offer more control over the board.
HARNESS
Lessens strain on your arms and hands by transferring the power of the sail directly through your body. Try it on in the shop and make sure you get one that fits comfortably, because you’ll be wearing it every time you sail.
UNIVERSAL JOINT
The universal joint (sometimes referred to as the U-joint) attaches the rig to the board and allows it to move in any direction - letting you use the sail to steer the board.
BOARD
What you stand on and attach the sail to. More width and volume (measured in liters) mean better stability - important things for beginners to consider.
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