What kind of equipment do wind surfers need?

Answer 1

The essential equipment for Surfing is a surfboard, leash (which ties the board to your ankle), and wax (to stop you slipping off the board). It's best to start with a big board for learning as it will be more stable and easier to catch waves. A surf shop will be able to advise you since it will depend on your weight and size what you can manage. Basically you want something that floats you very well and you can get soft boards to begin with if you are worried about the board hitting you or other people. Then it depends where you are going to surf. In hot places where the water is warm people wear bathing suits and baggies (quick-dry shorts). Somewhere colder you will need a wetsuit ranging from short to long sleeves and arms and getting thicker between for colder water. You may also need wetsuit boots, gloves and a hood if it gets really cold!

Answer 2

Normal surfing

A board

Good waves

Wetsuit or board shorts

Board wax

Body boarding

Bodyboard

Wetsuit or board shorts

Flippers

Good waves

Answer 3

board, wax for the top of the board, would recommend a stomp-pad (not required), and in most areas a leash. Other recommended items would be a rash-guard to protect your chest from wax-rub, and depending how cold it is wet-suit gear.

Answer 4

Firstly, you need a surfboard. For inexperienced surfers I would recommend a softboard so that the risk of injury is reduced.

For fiberglass boards, make sure you have either wax or deck grip so that you don't slide off the board.

I would recommend wearing a leg rope as it ensures that your board doesn't fly away from you and hit someone or rocks. It also keeps you with your board when you wipe out.

Use sun block so that you don't get burnt.

Of course, you will need a swimsuit. In warm weather, a swimsuit, boardies and a rash vest are all you need. In colder water you should wear a wetsuit.

And finally, you will need somebody to keep an eye on you while you're out surfing.

Answer 5

The types of equipment windsurfers need include the windsurfing board, clothing, paddle board, windsurfing booms, windsurfing fins, windsurfing sails, and more.

Answer 6

To take up kite surfing as a hobby one needs to obtain the following equipment: a wet suit, a life jacket, a kite, a body surfing board and a board leash strap.

Answer 7

wetsuit