Hi, I am a beginner in windsurfing using a very old long board (tencate 3.6m)and just know how to beach start and sail along within 15 knot. my weight is 65 kg, what will be the next board and rig that will help me progress in this game. I am thinking the priority should be the board should alow me uphaul the rig when learning the water start or light wind condition, is this making sense? please help.
Go for a board around 2.5m long and 75-80cm wide around 140l. It will enable you to uphaul and be a good light wind board for you to blast around on when you get the hang of it.
I am 67 kg. I learnt on a Jp Fun Ride 130. My first sail was a 6.1 NP Fusion but i bought a 5.5 Fusion soon after and i would recommend that you go for the 5.5 first. Forgiving board, easy sails to rig and also have good power. I've got 2 pro edition boards now and still use the Fusions most of the time so they are the sort of sail that will last you a long time even when you get better and they are very well priced relative to other NP sails. Do yourself a favour though and buy a nose protector for the board you buy. It won't be if, it will be when as far as damaging the nose of the board while you are learning.
I'd go something like a 122L JP excite ride or even 116L All ride.
Starboard Futura or Carve as well would be good.
If you get something around 120L it should be plenty to uphaul on
Agree with 'wespyyl' re the 120litre approx sizing. At your weight you should easily uphaul that size , and the 120 board will last you long into the future, especially if you get something like one of the JP all-round boards. With 140 or above you will quickly tire of when you get the basic skills and want to go to a smaller litre model.
Good luck and keep preserving.
Cheers
Sorry about topic Bombing here, but i'm 85kg and bought a 160 funster to learn on and to use with the family. I was looking at getting a 120L board, Tabou Rocket, All Ride etc... next. Probably won't be able to uphaul but not looking for a board that bouyant. any suggestions, sail size?
Stu, you will uphaul a 120L no prob's after some trying, but yeah more for when the wind dies and can't waterstart
Thank you all so much for the advices.
It is my first time in this forum and I have received so many good tips.
I just wanna say they are very very helpful and I am very grateful.
This is my second season.
In my first season I went out from August to October with a 200 and a 5 mt sail.
Now I moved to:
Ezzy Freeride 5.5
JP Funride 145L
Ezzi RDM mast
I am going now to buy a 6.5 Ezzy Freeride for the light days (10-15) as my 5.5 doesn't plan before 15-20 knots; probably because I am still learning.
Personally, I will also suggest you two fixed lines, 22 and 26 and start with them as soon as you can.
Leave the footstraps for when you will be able to plan on a harness; before that they are useless.
Last one, learn water start ASAP!! It will make a huge difference. 
