The old-school design should not hide the fact that the windsurfer, which is also sold by other brands in the same design, is not a copy, but a completely revised version of the old windsurfer. At 15 kilos, the update is noticeably lighter and wider (74 centimetres) than the original and is recommended for cruising in light winds, but is also ideal as a SUP board. As a set with the 5.7 Mylar rig (carbon mast, aluminium fork), the board will cost 2099 euros. A regatta series and the IWCA class have already developed around the rediscovered longboards ( www.windsurferclass.com ). Information on the "new" longboard is also available at www.mistral.com
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.
