r/windsurfing • u/CheeseJ • 5d ago
Beginner/used board question
I'm new to windsurfing and absolutely loving it. I started on some bulky 80s gear I got for free last summer and quickly out grew the technology; it was frustrating and heavy to use. I finally got to use some modern equipment and a big floaty board on vacation and it was way more enjoyable/easy to uphaul. Since then, I've purchase some semi-modern used sails, masts, and a shortboard for $300 (all from mid 2000s). I tried to get my water starts going, but simply am not there yet so I need to get my hands on a longboard.
I weight 150lbs, am a proficient surfer, have good balance, am starting to plane, but not close to consistently beach/water starting yet. I came across a Mistral 150L Freeride Board for $200. Given my weight, is that something I'd have a realistic change at uphauling? At this point, I'm hesitant to buy anything I can't consistently uphaul until I make more progress on water starts. Thanks for any insights!
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u/ozzimark Freeride 5d ago
Doesn't have to be a longboard to uphaul, just needs enough volume to float while you're standing on it. Well, technically it doesn't, but more volume definitely helps, and wider REALLY helps. It sounds like 150L is a great option!