Hi Sailhack,

I think this is a combination of technique and getting the right type of sail.

I am 6'4" myself and find that the boom is reaching the upper limit with quite a few sail brands. In addition I am often just making the "safe zone" on the mast.

Here is what I am using: NP Zone/ Alpha + 24inch harness lines. I usually attach the boom at shoulder height but adjust it depending on wind (higher for more wind, lower for wave riding).

Have you thought about a "power" wave sail instead of a freeride sail? These sails are often available in size up to 6.2ish. I think given your height a Neil Pryde/ Gun or similar could work. See if you local shop has a demo sail and try it out. If you need something bigger try something like a Neil Pryde Expression.

My recommendation would be to stay away from brands were the team riders are primarily short teens/ tweens. The team riders are usually involved in the product development which means they will to some extend influnce the final product. I have experienced this a few times with both boards and sails which do wonders for other guys (notably shorter and lighter) which do nothing for me.

Thanks guys,

Maybe a seat harness would be the go, although I was told to stick with the waist, for ease of learning. I'll give the 'power' wave sail a look. The problem here is that there's only a handful of windsurfers, the ones that still sail are all under 6'.

I did notice that the harness 'rides' up, obviously not the best, but my issue is based more on the 'slope' (angle) back of the boom, and grip technique.

Thanks again.

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Originally posted by nebbian

Hey Sailhack,

Lean out more

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Yeah, thanks nebbian, I was wondering about that...

I was watching another guy yesterday, he tends to lean out alot more than me, (a better windsurfer, obviously) I do feel like I'm too upright, and facing forward, and tend to get catapulted fairly often, the upside is that I've nailed my waterstarts.

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Originally posted by Sailhack

Thanks guys,

Maybe a seat harness would be the go, although I was told to stick with the waist, for ease of learning. I'll give the 'power' wave sail a look. The problem here is that there's only a handful of windsurfers, the ones that still sail are all under 6'.

I did notice that the harness 'rides' up, obviously not the best, but my issue is based more on the 'slope' (angle) back of the boom, and grip technique.

Thanks again.

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Try a seat harness, I started with a seat, tried a well known brand waist and it was a pain in the coit to use, ended up under armpits all the time. Maybe it wasn't designed for my shape
Give one a try, you got zilch too loose.

Still reckon your Avatar is s..t hot

I am 6"2 and use Severne Blades and run 18" harness lines. Very short lines!
i usually sail very upright and sail off my front foot alot..

Hope it helped!