Windsurfing Sails

Windsurfing Sails at Windance

A windsurfing sail is kind of like the sail on a boat, but for windsurfing! It's the big, colorful part of the windsurfing setup that catches the wind and propels you across the water. Without a sail, you'd just be standing on your board, looking like a clueless dude from the "California Dreams" TV show.

Basically, the windsurf sail is like the engine of your windsurfing setup. It's attached to your windsurfing board by a mast and boom, and you hold onto the boom while you sail. You can adjust the size and shape of the sail to match the wind and water conditions and suit your riding style, kind of like how you might adjust the volume on your Walkman (remember those?).

Types of Windsurfing Sails For Sale

Here's a rundown of the different windsurf sails you'll find at Windance:

Slalom sails: These are designed for high-speed racing and are usually smaller in size with a streamlined shape.
Freeride sails: These are designed for general recreational use and are larger and more versatile than slalom sails. They work well in a variety of wind and wave conditions.
Wave sails: These are designed specifically for wave riding and have a shorter mast and a more compact shape.
Freestyle sails: These are designed for tricks and jumps, and are usually smaller and more maneuverable than other sails.
Foil sails: These are designed specifically for windfoiling and are usually light and soft, which makes them efficient and pump well to help get you up on foil.
Beginner sails: These are smaller, fairly durable, and more manageable for learners and children learning to windsurf.

Sail Type	Skill Level	Shape	Wind Conditions	Water Conditions
Slalom Sails and Race Sails	Advanced	Streamlined	All conditions	Flat water and chop
Freeride Sails	Beginner or Intermediate	All-purpose	Moderate wind	Flat or choppy
Wave Sails	Intermediate	Compact	Moderate and high wind	Waves and chop
Freestyle Sails	Intermediate	Compact	Moderate wind	Flat or choppy
Beginner Sails	Beginner	Small	Light and moderate wind	Flat water

Note: Any sail type may be used in any location or condition and with any board but will deliver the best performance when sailed in the conditions it was intended for on a board that was also purpose-built for those conditions. While sails come in many sizes, it’s tough to learn or do tricks with a giant unwieldy sail and tough to get fully powered up with a tiny sail, so whatever your windsurfing style, make sure to choose the sail size that’s right for your local wind conditions.

Windsurfer Sails For Sale at Windance

Investing in a high-quality windsurfing sail can pay off in improved performance and durability. Upgrade your windsurfing gear game with top-of-the-line brands sold at Windance. You'll be glad you did!

Chinook Trainer Sail

Notify me when back in stock