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I’m trying to get going on this also, just having trouble getting a wing or a foil as stocks are out at Slingshot.  Has anyone played with a slingwing classic v1 vs a slingwing 2?  Are the new innovations that much different?  Does anyone have one of either I might be able to look at?

I think I will have to wait until the fall to get my foil.

Hey Richard!

Yes, some of the local wind crew has gotten into wing and foil riding!!  They are likely out at Montana Beach or Durand Beach right now as the wind has picked up nicely from the NW.  If you like you can e mail me your cell number and I can add you to the local app/sms text message service we use to give on site condition reports to t…[Read more]

There’s a really cool spot called Fairhaven Beach State Park just west of Oswego. In the park itself (east side of Little Sodus Bay) there is windsurfing in the open Lake right on the beach. This spot is popular with locals. On the west side of Little Sodus Bay there is another great launch area on W. Bay Road across from the boat marina. I have…[Read more]

Hi Liubov!

Glad you found our community discussion board.  I’ll try to help as best as I can.

Regarding your search for favorable friendly launches I have heard through the grapevine that Oneida Lake has some favorable launches.  I have never sailed there, but have heard about Sylvan Beach.  On good south wind days some folks from the Sy…[Read more]

Hey again Jordan,

I should have dropped this Youtube link here in my last post.

Get Windsurfing is a fantastic instructional resource. I came across it a few years ago as I began to teach my son to windsurf.  Heck I still watch the fast tack video and duck jibe vids.  I believe Phil is a great instructor and uses great cam angles and explains t…[Read more]

Thanks all,

I was able to uphaul and stand up on the board a few times last weekend but  fell back before I could get forward motion…. Still working on balance but the wind may have been too light also. Uphauling was quite the workout but I could get the sail up straight and luff at least. I’m open to buying a larger board to get started (eur…[Read more]

Hi Jordan,

Awesome to hear you are eager to get going.  I will piggy back on what Eric said above…..we have a stoked and growing community of wind warriors in our area.  Eric lives in Buffalo, but we see him often as he chases good wind and great riding.

I would agree that a 118 liter board will be a struggle to learn on as a beginner.  …[Read more]

That’s awesome that you are ready to jump in the water! It’s been a pretty good season so far, and it’s just getting started. A lot of guys at the beach will probably be more than happy to help you out. It’s a very friendly sport. One consideration though….you may want to look into a bigger board. 118 liters will be very challenging to learn on.…[Read more]

I got a set that includes an exocet board board 118L, and 4 sets of sails

I love hearing that new people are joining our sport. What gear did you get?

Also, to clarify, i’m happy to pay any normal rate.

Thanks for this post Bob.  But the community needs to know the full story, and your important part.

Kristy H. from The Strong contacted me through the website about 6 weeks ago and was hoping I could wrangle up some kites and maybe a windsurfer to display during the museum’s spring break Flight/Flying exhibit.  At the time I knew I would be l…[Read more]