The windsurf is one of the water sports par excellence where the wind plays a fundamental roleand the waves dance under your feet. But before practicing it we must take into account countless things such as: our level of experience, the weather conditions of the day and yes, the material that we will need to practice this sport, will also be a key factor that we will have to study.
In general, when we choose a windsurfing school, they almost certainly provide us with the necessary material to practice the activity. Therefore, the professional members of the companies will take into account your level of experience in order to provide you with the type of board that best suits your profile.
How do you know which table to choose?
As we have mentioned previously, it will be necessary not to overlook the degree of experience you have. Of course, a person who has never done windsurfing will have to take part in training in which they will learn to handle the board and sail, in addition to making a correct reading of the wind and the sea.
At this point it is time to decide on something as important as the windsurfing board. There are several types of boards and they will depend on factors such as your weight and size, the type of windsurfing you want to do, etc. You will also have to be clear about how far you are willing to go, because if you are going to practice it very occasionally it will be enough to rent the board at the windsurfing school.
Learning the different maneuvers and the various tricks that the most experienced control is a matter of practice and time. There is not much difference between the modalities but it is advisable (and fun) to get to know them and try them sometimes.
Types of windsurf boards
- Wave tables.They are the smallest, but not at all light since they are built with materials resistant enough to withstand the blows or jumps derived from some adverse situations between wind and waves.
- Slalom boards. Although less so, they are also intended for jumping, their greatest quality being the ability to go at full speed over the sea. Enter game on the part of the windsurfer's ability to maneuver in the shape of eights, avoiding the buoys located on the circuit.
- Freeride boards. Free navigation is what reigns in this modality, which means that competition is not the fundamental objective, but recreational practice is the protagonist. Great speed can be achieved while control and mastery can be almost perfect.
- Course Race Tables.The boards designed for this specific modality are the fastest, reaching around 18 kilometers per hour. Aesthetically, they do not look very attractive and the reason is because they are wider and fatter in the back (stern).
- Raceboard Decks.They are excellent for practicing windsurfing in the fastest and, above all, comfortable way. Of course, they are the largest, so when it comes to finding a place to store or transport them, it can be a little difficult. The control is such that the adrenaline may leave you when practicing it, but the emotion will always be present.
- Open boards. They are usually called that because they are designed to get started in the world of windsurfing. With them you can progress very quickly since they are stable and allow you to learn to navigate in calm waters and get the hang of the appropriate material, and then go deeper, already with another type of board, in jumps and other maneuvers.
We recommend that you go ahead and practice this sport, put on your wetsuit and get on the windsurf board. A different way to experience in first person a adventure sport that will give you the best moments.
