Best answer is - it depends. It depends on your skill and your style. Beginners do best in 8–10 mph on teaching gear. Intermediates getting into harness and foot-straps need 15–20. BUT - best answer is that wind needs to be steady. read more
BUT - best answer is that wind needs to be steady. 15mph +/- 10 is almost un-sailable. 20 or 25 +/- 2 is like a dream. So search for steady winds and then adjust gear. Beginners rig for the gusts and slog through the lulls. read more
First time up ideally go with something between 2.5m2 and 3.5m2 depending on your size, master the basics, and then start increasing your rig size. Initially wind strengths of 5-10 kts , steady would be good, and flat water essential. Again, wind speed increases with skill. If you feel overpwoered try a smaller sail. read more
Top speed is a benchmark that's sought across countless sports, but it's not something you often hear about when it comes to windsurfing. Well, that's going to change, especially because screaming along at over 60 mph is the kind of thing no one's ever done on a windsurfing setup before. read more