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Alternative windsurfing kit to get you
afloat whatever Mother Nature’s mood –
Arrows Inflatables iRig (S, M, L) – inflatable windsurf
rig that (REALLY) works in super low winds. Plug into
your SUP (inflatable or rigid) or conventional big
freeride board and enjoy some light wind fun. Also
great for initial forays into windsurfing.
Inflatable SUPs – many inflatable SUPs (especially
those from the bigger windsurf/stand up paddle brands)
offer blow ups with rig attachments. Get involved and
get cruising when it’s too breezy to paddle.
Inflatable windsurf boards (planing) and compact
rigs – we’re seeing more of these products appear
from major brands. Having a fully functioning planing
windsurf board, but in inflatable form, with foldable
compact rig could be one way to own bigger
cumbersome kit.
Foils – yes, we appreciate foiling gear is another pricey
bit of kit. But opening up the sub-15 knot wind barrier
and allowing sailors to do away with big rigs could
deliver foiling as an actual cost saving piece of
equipment in the long run. It’s also a completely
different sensation which may become
addictive!
As we said
before have a
plan B. Get hold
of an inflatable
SUP for
windless days.
Make sure it
has a mast
insert for
windSUP
action.
Basically
anything to get
you wet.
Longboards – longboard windsurf boards
are still one of the most efficient pieces of
gear for light airs. They’re also available
second hand for pretty cheap. Using this
equipment for cruising is one thing but
how about journeying from
destination A to B? This is where
the real magic of longboards lies.
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