New surf magazine: Surf 10/2025 is here - test old vs. new, better surf photos, Windsurfer LT and much more!

The question of whether it absolutely has to be a new board or whether an older model would do just as well is one we regularly encounter. Especially when looking at the prices for new material, many people tackle this question and prefer to search the second-hand market. Whilst the selection on the "scene-related" platforms such as surf Kleinanzeigen or Daily Dose is good, it gets strange when you look at the classified ads: prehistoric standing sail equipment is advertised as "ideal for beginners", while astronomical amounts are sometimes asked for ancient equipment. Selling something like this to unsuspecting beginners is reckless, anyone who falls for it is cheated out of the fun of windsurfing with suitable equipment. But when is too old? We have compared several generations of boards as examples: From the no nose toothpicks of the early nineties to various evolutionary stages and today's freeriders. A very entertaining and revealing comparison - you can read the results in the October issue of surf, which is available in stores from today!

• Old vs new - these classic cars are taking part in the surf 10-2025 test

The Windsurfer LT, on the other hand, is completely timeless: launched a few years ago as a retro fun board, it is now celebrated by a huge global fan base. The simplicity of the board has brought back the original freedom of windsurfing: mast in the sail, luff hand-tightened, boom on, and off you go, wherever you want to go, in almost any wind force. Out of the zip traffic of the freeride slopes. The fact that the board is also becoming increasingly popular in a standardised class as a regatta board is of secondary importance to many. But it is precisely the principle of the simple standardised class that now has a strong appeal not only for old race warriors, but above all for "penniless" youngsters. You compete on the same, relatively inexpensive material. The best surfer wins here, not the one who can afford the most expensive equipment. We shed light on the fascination of windsurfing LT!

The other topics in the October issue of surf:

• Preview Worldcup Sylt: Everything you need to know about the biggest windsurfing world cup off Westerland
• Cold Hawaii - Summer Edition: In the middle of midsummer, a North Sea storm shovels magnificent waves into Hanstholm
• The perfect surf photo: How do you turn a snapshot into a great photo? John Carter reveals his professional tricks
• Workshop: The ultimate method for gently separating stuck poles
• Monkey Jibe: Don't make a fool of yourself with this classic move and attract envious glances
• Who are Emma and Frida Miron? From Hesse to Rügen, from ski racing to the Windsurfing World Cup. For the sisters, a move fundamentally changed their sporting prospects
• Road trip Scotland: A great road trip with small and big obstacles but unforgettable surf sessions
• World Cup Tenerife: Joy and frustration are often very close together in professional windsurfing. We captured all the moods at the Wave and Slalom X World Cup

New products in surf 10/2025

• Children's harness ProLimit Rookie Waist
• Insta360 Go Ultra
• Duotone Super Hero SLS - Three questions for Raoul Joa

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