Really new to all of this

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Really new to all of this

Postby Doctor_Pepper » Sun May 17, 2009 4:08 pm

Im just getting interested in surfing, learning how to do everything and even what everything is. I bought this board for 20 bucks, its a little beat but im not even really sure what is? Anyone help? Pictures are attached.


Thanks,

Dave
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Re: Really new to all of this

Postby PapaW » Sun May 17, 2009 4:34 pm

That sir is a windsurf board.
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Re: Really new to all of this

Postby essex sucks » Sun May 17, 2009 8:12 pm

yep def not a surfboard
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Re: Really new to all of this

Postby isaluteyou » Sun May 17, 2009 8:58 pm

wouldnt mind attempting to surf it for a laugh anyway.

But nay you needa real board that is geared up for surfing :-)
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Re: Really new to all of this

Postby IB_Surfer » Mon May 18, 2009 2:35 am

Now all you need is a sail...
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Re: Really new to all of this

Postby green_dude » Mon May 18, 2009 9:15 pm

my dad has two of those, i never tried but my brother did and said it was fun but didn't really get into it.

at least it was only $20 and not $200.

you need a proper board :)
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Re: Really new to all of this

Postby tree4 » Tue May 19, 2009 2:51 pm

Try it anyway . .I mean . ".what's the worst that can happen" (I'll get my coat).
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Re: Really new to all of this

Postby Broosta » Fri May 22, 2009 10:58 am

Yep thats a windsurf board. Looks like a 'Sailboard Masterclass 355' circa mid 1980's which some eejit has put an extra fin in the back of the fin box, and the dagger board is missing. It will surf very badly.
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Re: Really new to all of this

Postby sinistapenguin » Fri May 29, 2009 3:25 pm

All windsurf boards surf badly, cos they're just not shaped the same way. However, getting that thing in the water and building up paddle fitness would be a good start!!
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Re: Really new to all of this

Postby drowningbitbybit » Fri May 29, 2009 9:19 pm

You'll notice that Doctor Pepper hasn't returned since his first post.
I'm guessing that somewhere there's a forum with a thread that starts...

Im just getting interested in windsurfing, learning how to do everything and even what everything is. I bought this board for 20 bucks...
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