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You might want to try out some of the local shapers as well.
I know ASD demos their equipment.

-william

shiley wrote:

> I'm fairly new to the bay area, but not to windsurfing. I have been
> sailing on and off for the last 10 years, so I could be characterized as a
> "rusty advanced" sailor. Coming all the way from the east coast (south
> NJ), I thought it would be prudent to leave the old stuff behind and get
> some new equipment once out here. I am primarily interested in shortboards
> and rigs for planing conditions. I weigh 190# and am interested in getting
> a 3 sail quiver and 1 or 2 boards. My primary sailing site will probably
> be Crissy (since I am in SF), although I would like to get around to all
> the bay area sailing spots.
>
> I am considering getting the following equipment, although I have yet to
> demo:
> 4.5 North Zeta or Rave (wave)
> 5.2 North Convertigo (wave convertible)
> 6.0 North Pyro or Spectro (race/slalom)
>
> F2 Ride 277 or Mistral Screamer 278 (both about 100ltrs)
> Mistral Wave 263 (87ltrs) ???
>
> Do these sail/board size ranges sound about right for bay area sailing?
> Does anyone have any experience with this equipment?
>
> Thanks alot!

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