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beginner windsurfing

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  • 14-06-2010 12:03am
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    gsxr1
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    Some gee bag stroked my racebike a couple of months ago . Motocross.

    I cant afford a bike right now but have a big void to fill.


    I seen a lad windsurfing on blessington lake. I thought to myself.

    "that looks like a bit of craic".

    so here I am.

    asking for a bit of advise. I seen cheap boards and bit on ebay .

    how does one get started in the sport.


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    spaceHopper
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    get a lesson and take it from there


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    Poster King
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    Call Surfdock in Ringsend http://www.surfdock.ie/home.php
    Also get yourself on the windsurfireland email list http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/windsurfireland/
    for 2nd hand gear and to hook up with other beginners.


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    cornbb
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    Lessons are essential. If you can get a good deal, hire before you buy as you'll want to switch down board sizes pretty quickly if you make any sort of reasonable progress. Otherwise buy used gear. There's a fairly good 2nd hand gear market in Ireland. Don't sail alone, on the open sea or in an offshore wind til you have some experience. Best of luck and have fun.


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