Thank you for the reply and welcoming me to the group.
I have been windsurfing on Clearwater Bay on Lake of the Woods for over 10 years. I started out on a one class with a 7.4 and purchased a 120 L fanatic shark from Boardsports 2 years ago. This kit came with a 186-236cm north sails boom, 490cm 2 piece carbon fibre mast and a 7.3 sail.
I can sail upwind, tack, gybe but cannot waterstart and the 7.3 is very difficult to uphaul on super gusty days. I am wanting to pick up a few smaller sails but I think that I will also need a smaller mast and shorter boom to accomodate a storm sails (6.5 and smaller).
Is this the case? If so any suggestions on what size and type of sail/mast/boom (kit) I should be looking at?
I would also welcome any advice on waterstarting. I have a really hard time getting my heavy 7.3 out of the water to iniate the waterstarting process. Are there any links or any thoughts you have if you have a short board that you cannot rest the mast on to clear the sail?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Brad Snyder
p.s. If Matt Robinson still gets this email drop me a hello. I haven't seen you boys in 15 years! Any gear at Clearwater you want to get rid of?
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