wind range for 2000 8.5 sailworks "retro" and 2000 "Go" board?

wind range for 2000 8.5 sailworks "retro" and 2000 "Go" board?

Post by CLAM1 » Tue, 20 Mar 2001 11:06:21

  Hello newsgroup:

  I finally made the big plung after a 10 year lay off (due to family and other
obligations.)  My kids are in High School and I seem to have more time, plus
I'm hoping they will enjoy windsurfing too.  My wife hates windsurfing but she
allowed me this purchase at 45 years of age as I was close to a mid life crises
of sorts.  All those 10 years I have never been able to get windsurfing out of
my mind.  
  I just bought a 2000 8.5 sailworks "retro" sail and a good condition used
2000 starboard Go.  I weigh 230 lbs.  The mast is a fiberspare, 65% carbon and
recommended for the sail.  The boom is a new gulftech carbon.  With help from
this newsgroup this was the best and most durable rig I could purchase on a
budget.  All items were bought on sale. If your wondering it cost me about
$1900.00.  I could have gone to a swap meet and probably paid cheaper but I
wanted good quality stuff.  There are no windsurfing shops in my area.  I hope
I don't regret these purchases.  I sail an inland lake mostly 10 to 25
mph...sometimes up to 30 mph.  very light chop.
  How much wind range can I expect for this board and rig?  I plan to use an
adjustable out haul.  I'm thinking about also buying a used 6.5 for higher
winds and to take in the ocean (not waves just ocean sailing).  That sail could
be a 99 northwind 6.5 stilleto.  Well....what are your thoughts?  What would
you recommend?  Also if you have some good " Go" stories please e-mail me as I
think this newsgroup is tired of hearing about the Go.   Thanks.----
Will-----------