Someone's selling a sea skip at a local garage sale. Anyone used one? I was thinking of it for my 8 year old daughter to learn on. Are they any good?

Thanks,
Harrow.

They're old but not bad. 1 went on ebay today for $275 with rig. I agree with Geoff, wider boards make it so much easier. My girlfriend learnt on my hypersonic 105, and I'll teach the kids on a 186 which i got for $100 in really good condition.

Harrow
You have to go with what gh said.We have a Small Start and my wife and 12 year old daughter now sail.They started with a Sailworks 3.3m2 and now use a Neil Pryde 5.2m2 if the wind is lighter.Also have a Sailworks 1.7m2 for my 10 year old son.You might pay more for it but at least you will be able to sell it and not have to give it away.Your son will want to ride the Start as it is cool.I enjoy riding it with a 7.5m2 in 15 knots as on the rare occasion you can get it right out of the water on the fin it flies.Sea Skip is narrow and boring with a daggy triangle sail.Buy a good sail the same shape as yours and your son will love sailing it.Remember Harrow you may only get one chance at them taking the sport up.Your wife might even give it a go as the board is so stable.

Ha ha thats funny you saw ma name Harrow! I was bidding mainly for the sails, but i reckon it went too high. so you got it in the end? Sorry for bidding against you, wouldnt have if I had known!!

Thanks for the comments Andrew.

My kids can stand on their boogie boards and also snow ski, so I'm not so worried about balance, but strength to pull up the rig was always going to be the big issue. If it's too wobbly I'll just add a weighted keel with increased surface area.

Anyway, I've got three primary school daughters, so I reckon it will be well used.

Update on this topic - my 8 year old daughter was up and going in only 10 minutes on the sea skip. Wish I could say I learnt that fast.

The rig is virtually weightless, and the larger sail actually holds a reasonable shape when rigged. Took her out on the sea pool at Forster main beach in 5 kts. Excellent spot to learn.