Not sure of the price and what it includes but here is the contact details for the dealer/importer:

Company : Glide Industries Pty Ltd
Address :
PO Box 31
NSW 2093 - Balgowlah
Telephone : 1800 730 997
Fax : 1800 02 9949 8594
Mail : [email protected]
Website : www.bicsport.com.au/

They should be able to tell you.

If it includes a rig then that is probably a reasonable price.

I don't think windsurfer gear is all that expensive. Boards and sails are not incredibly more expensive than they were 20 years ago.

Thanks Very much Mobydisc ! I was just surprised as I entered a competition for my husband and was the lucky winner of one ! Was just a little shocked when they told me it was worth $3,500 ! I'm not really sure what a rig is Thanks again !

Repeat performace sailboards in elwood Vic goodle em.. RPS The Board Store




87 Ormond Road
Elwood
Victoria
3184
Australia

Ph: +61 (03) 9525 6475

Thanks again for your answers, I thought hubby would go crazy for it as he surfs but he says its completly different he says it would be good to try out but probably wont use it in between surfing ,work and us ! so not really sure . Guess I can just put it on here cheaply or ebay or something ! Your forum is great very informative.Thanks

Hi River,

They are in stock in Sydney but we won't be back in store until the weekend.

Call us then to check them out.

Sam.

Agree with Moby: the Bic has a good reputation as a learning board. If your husband is remotely interested in taking up windsurfing, I wouldn't rush to sell it. It owes you nothing.

Flat enclosed water (vs. surf) is best for learning. Lake Illawarra, Culburra, Sanctuary Point, Corrigans, Coila, Merimbula may be some potential places for you to consider. Maybe even Lake Burrill, but I haven't sailed there for a while.

You'll need advice as to how to rig it (the sail, fin and straps). Setting up a sailboard is quite "technical". Puts a lot of beginners off. Anyone here would be happy to help get him started. We love it, and are keen to share the passion.

Good luck with this. Have you thought about taking it up yourself?

Windxtasy said...

Good luck with this. Have you thought about taking it up yourself?

What a great idea!
Windsurfing is a great sport for women too, even though there aren't many of us.
Keeps the weight off and that tummy flat.
It's the most fun all over workout I can think of.

But do start with a lesson from a qualified instructor. It's worth it!

Its a great buzz especially when you get planing.

C'mon have a go, its awsome fun at all levels of skill, get a lesson or two and you'll be up und running, then the rest of the family will see how cool it is and they will get into it too etc...... trust me ..... you wont regret it.