quiver for BC

krakus · Post by **krakus** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 11:59 am

Hi, I'm going to Vancouver/Nanaimo in May for few months and have plans to windsurf. I can take one board only - 76l wave board or 106l freestyle board.
Which one will suit BC canditions better ?

kuss · Post by **kuss** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 3:06 pm

well, if you weigh 120 lbs bring the 76L wave, if you are 200 the freestyle sounds bang on.

odd systems for a 4.5 in May/June but usually 5.0 - 7.0 wind and you'll sail more often with the freestyle, especially at the lakes.

You can always buy and sell again, smaller (80L) boards seem easier to come by around here.

windsurf247 · Post by **windsurf247** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 10:07 pm

I second that....especially if you're going to be in Vancouver. The island has bigger winds but you should be fine on a 106l board. Like Markus said, small wave boards are a dime a dozen around here. In fact, you can borrow mine if I haven't sold it by then!!

morewind · Post by **morewind** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 8:46 pm

I'll third the advice. Best to go big. I've got a 1997 F2 254 that you can borrow, although it's on the last legs - might be good for the many Gordon's 4.7 days.

krakus · Post by **krakus** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 10:24 am

thanks... anyway I assume those small boards are busy when it's windy

my weight is 78kg ( ~170lbs). I will post here in May ASAP after my arival

When season ends in BC ?

KUS · Post by **KUS** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 11:27 am

There is no season end....

most move from ocean to lake or Columbia River Gorge sailing in July and August, lightest time is usually May and September but with a number of great days.

windsurf247 · Post by **windsurf247** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 12:16 pm

My wave board is free.....free to use that is! I've got a new board so you're welcome to it. I'm guessing you'd be more comfortable on your own gear though. I know I am.
You should check the archives/stats for wind patterns in May/June. Sheringham tells the story for Gordon's beach (past Sooke) and Trial Island, Gonzales, and Victoria Harbour will give you an idea of what Cook St/ Dallas Rd does. It'll be mostly a westerly wind. Nitinat starts up in May as well but is really best in July/Aug. Still lots of 5.5-6.0 days in the spring with the odd 5.0.
Rob

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