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KristianL - 20-9-2004 at 21:56

HI

Ive been windsurfing for abbout 3 years and am at level 3-4. Ive jus been windsurfing in spain and have decided to buy my own kit rather than having to rent it every week. When I was there I used a Fanatic ERAY 145 and im looking for a similar kind of board second hand. Could anyone reccomend some similar kinds of boards or where to look for them secondhand?

Cheers
kris

kelvin - 20-9-2004 at 22:07

need more details ,where u sailing most ? etc

KristianL - 21-9-2004 at 22:00

I go to the T15 windsurfing club in Caernarfon, Gwynedd , N.wales.

justal - 22-9-2004 at 06:07

Most manufacturers priduce a similar large allround freeride board like the Fanatic you mention. It may not necessarily be the best board for you though. The best board will depend not just on your ability and where you normally sail, but also (and most importantly) your weight and your aspirations as a windsurfer... Do you want a board that you will find really easy straight away but limiting as you imprve and start sailing in stronger winds, or are you looking to improve your skills fairly quickly. if the latter you'll probably be better off on something a little smaller, which you'll find a little more challenging to start with, but will be much more comfortale in stronger winds.

Places to buy second hand... take a look through the classifieds on this site, and do a search in Google for 2nd hand windsurf kit in the UK, theres loads out there. Feel free to ask back here when you have found a few boards within your price range and we'll give you the low-down on them.

Al.

KristianL - 22-9-2004 at 06:57

Ive seen a 130l eray for sale.....Is this more the right size?

justal - 22-9-2004 at 11:02

How much do you weigh??

KristianL - 22-9-2004 at 15:22

About 70kg

justal - 22-9-2004 at 15:37

In that case, a 130 ltr board will be big enough and have plenty of volume for you to be able to uphaul it and would therefore be Ok as your biggest board. I don't know if you can waterstart or not yet, but once you can then you will be wanting a smaller board as well.

I'm not very familiar with the relative pros and cons of specific boards in this sort of size as my biggest board is only 90 ltrs, but someone else might be able to tell you what they think of the Fanatic E-Ray... I think it is meant to be quite fast and is basically the same as the Sting Ray TT and X Ray, but in a more durable construction.

As I said, there are loads of other boards in this sort of size range that you could consider... Bic Techno, Starboard Carve, F2 Powerglide, Mistral Explosion to name a few.

Al.

Wes - 22-9-2004 at 15:46

Sorry, have to do a blatent plug here. I have a Bic Techno E large (135L) for sale in the classifieds on this site and on the boards one. Have a look in the diaries section to see what i think about it. I'm only selling it because of my incurable desire for new toys.....

KristianL - 22-9-2004 at 22:05

Ok thanks for the advice.
I found an ex demo Eray for around 300, which is really the most I can afford at the moment (I've still got to get a sail or two, mast etc), so sorry wes. Also I would rather stick to the makes I have tried, and know I like. I tried a F2 powerglide but didn't really get on with it that well. I don't get a chance to to try other boards out because the centre I go to only stocks the various Hifly boards.
Anyways thanks a lot...very helpful advice

Cheers

Kris

charli - 9-6-2008 at 17:40

Hey this message is for KristianL

I have been windsurfing for 3 years and i would suggest checking out the RRD Evolution 360 EVA. This board is 255cm long I believe. I thing this board i quite similar and i would defiantly consider it!!!

[Edited on 9-6-2008 by charli]

sarge - 10-6-2008 at 18:52

al didnt you post about boardwise having a beginner intermediate demo day in dovey at the end of june if this is the case kristian then i would head south from caernarfon for a day and try all the boards you can
at the end of the day its down to personal choice

justal - 10-6-2008 at 19:11

Yep... the demo weekend is the 21st and 22nd of June and there should be loads of kit there for him to try out. As you say it all comes down to personal preference and the type of sailing / sailor so the best way to find out what you like is turn up at a demo day with your wettie and harness and try as uch kit as possible all free of charge!

I'll be there and trying stuff if there is wind. I don't intend to buy anything but it saves me rigging up!!

Al.

trooper - 27-1-2009 at 21:22

Hi dont konw if you are fixed up yet with kit. I have a Fanatic E ray 145 and complete Kit (sails c.mast boom chest harness) for sale. I also live in N. Wales