what are the disadvantages of windsurfing?
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Up to know I have focused only on the advangtages of windsurfing but we all know that everything has it’s pros and cons and I have always been clear that I want to give all sides to the story. The good, the bad, the ugly. So, for balance, here are the downsides of windsurfing.
Can only be done where there is water and wind
Each sport is tied to its environment and windsurfing belongs to the water. However, you also need wind. While for the beginning stages you can get away with very light winds, once you get more advanced and start planing you need either large (and heavier) equipment or stronger winds. Sadly these conditions are not available all the time and everywhere, and when they are there is a range of winds for which we need different sail sizes to adapt.
Then comes the issue with temperatures. You have to really love the sport to rig your sail in ankle deep snow and head out into 1 degree water in a drysuit.
Sure, people have attached windsurfing sails to skateboards, skis and snowboards but that is the equivalent of attaching skis to a dirt bike and surfing waves with it.
Can only be done where there is water and wind
Each sport is tied to its environment and windsurfing belongs to the water. However, you also need wind. While for the beginning stages you can get away with very light winds, once you get more advanced and start planing you need either large (and heavier) equipment or stronger winds. Sadly these conditions are not available all the time and everywhere, and when they are there is a range of winds for which we need different sail sizes to adapt.
Then comes the issue with temperatures. You have to really love the sport to rig your sail in ankle deep snow and head out into 1 degree water in a drysuit.
Sure, people have attached windsurfing sails to skateboards, skis and snowboards but that is the equivalent of attaching skis to a dirt bike and surfing waves with it.
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