What’s With Today’s High-Wind Windsurf Boards? For “mature” Gorge riders, our showroom of the latest high-wind windsurf shapes sparks lots of head scratching. Short, wide, thruster, quad? What gives? Here are the 11 questions we hear most, along with their simplest answers. By Eddy Patricelli Why are today’s boards so short and wide? Think shape skis. Shorter, wider outlines enhance control and turning prowess. Riding today’s shapes (pictured right), you’re the pilot, not passenger, through a broader range of conditions. No more tail walking, or getting bucked off the water. Today, one m ..read more

This Gorge summer getaway is a highlight reel straight from Big Winds’ school director Connie, and her husband George. Warning: You will long for warm winds … Come on spring! HOW TO RIDE LIKE CONNIE AND GEORGE WINDSURFING LESSONS WITH BIG WINDS They start mid May, and run through the summer. A protected lagoon, professional instruction, and 2-person max per class make success a given. We also offer Kids Lessons, and our famous 4-day Kids Windsurfing Camps , which we’ve run for three decades. Subscribe to our newsletter to get notified when lesson signups go live! Learn more …  W ..read more

What “Nearby Major Airport” Will My Board Ship To? Not sure which airport would be used to ship your board? Why ship via air cargo? Less stress, less hassle, less waiting. Major Airports We Ship Boards To This link to Alaska Airlines’ major airports is a starting point. If no nearby option exists with Alaska,  contact us or call 541 386 6086. We’ll work with our other air cargo providers to get you your board! What Does Shipping “Air Cargo” Mean? Shipping “Air Cargo” for us means your board is sent on a passenger airline. The board is mummified in bubble wrap and cardboard, and ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xzwr95BixY Cabrinha Mantis Video Review See Big Winds’ superstar Sam Shannon tackle a 10 mph tease breeze with his Cabrinha Mantis 5 meter, and hear why this is his wing of choice! More on the Mantis below. Shop Cabrinha Mantis Wings The post Cabrinha Mantis Video Review appeared first on Big Winds ..read more

Locals’ Appreciation Day Sale December 4th, 2021 The Big Winds’ staff is training for their biggest sale of the year. Up to 40% OFF storewide. One day only. In store only. Doors open Saturday December 4th, at 9 am! Don’t miss it!   The post Locals’ Appreciation Day Sale Saturday December 4, 2021 appeared first on Big Winds ..read more

Winging Vs. Windsurf Foiling: A Windsurfer’s Guide to Wing Ding Will my windsurf foil gear work for winging? What conditions favor a wing? Which favor a sail? What sport wins in the tease breeze, and which is the safest? Tyson Poor and Wyatt Miller team up for answers that save money, hassle and your noggin’.   Wings for Windsurfers in Stock Now Cabrinha Mantis Wings Close your eyes, and the Mantis’ ultra stiff, long handles sure feel like a windsurfing boom. That is, till you lift it skyward. This feather light wing offers impressive wind range, and is especially apt at depowerin ..read more

Why isn’t my tracking info appearing? When do I sign (or not sign) for a board box? How can I protect myself against freight damage? Get answers in this video, or scroll down. Why is there no tracking info for my order on the shipper’s web page? (0:25 in video) It can take up to 48 hours for tracking info to display from when you receive our shipping confirmation email. Rest assured, your package is en route. Also, be sure to enter the BOL # (Bill of Lading) with no spaces in the tracking field.  How will I know which freight facility my board is being delivered to? (1:05 in video) Your ..read more

Top Windsurf Foiling Tips You Haven’t Heard Tiny sails, tiny boards, and light winds. Not a problem. Drop your wind minimums, drop a few sail sizes, and fly through your foiling jibes with these tips from Gorge superstars Emily Ridgway and Greg Glazier. Plus: A sneak peek at Slingshot’s Phantasm carbon foil. Find more on the windsurf foiling gear Emily and Greg are riding below. Goya Fringe Windsurfing Sails Slingshot Wizard Windsurf Foil Boards  Slingshot Windsurf Foils VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Eddy Patricelli: Hey I’m here with windsurf foilers Emily Ridgway, and Greg Glazier – two people tha ..read more

Review: 2021 Slingshot Wizard 114 vs. Slingshot Wizard 125 Bruce Barry is one meticulous dude. He logs detailed notes after every session. And as you’ll see, the 142-pound, 69-year-old Washington-based windsurfer scores lots of sessions. Below find his notes comparing Slingshot’s 2021 Wizard 114 to its predecessor, the Wizard 125. Buckle in and grab your bandana. We’re going deep! In Depth Review: Comparing The 2017 Slingshot Wizard 125 To The New 2021 Slingshot Wizard 114 by Bruce Barry. Summary: The now dated 2017 Wizard 125 is compared against the brand new Wizard 114. The Wizard 1 ..read more

Big Winds’ Showroom Inventory Here’s what’s currently in our showroom. Click on any product listed for more information. Inventory updated 12/03/2020. Call 888 509 4210 between 10 am – 4 pm PST with questions! WINDSURFING BOARDS Fanatic 2019 Fanatic Freewave 105 Textreme, $1,899 2020 Stubby TE 76, 82, $1,919 2020 Freewave 75, 85, 95, 105, $1,919 2020 Blast LTD TE 130, $2,049 2020 Stingray LTD 110, $2099 Goya  2017 Bolt Pro 95, $1,199 2018 Proton 96, $1,299 2019 Custom Quad 84 Used 1X Demo, $1,399 2021 Custom Quad 79, Demo “A” Condition, $1,699 2021 Bolt Pro 127 $1,995 2021 Volar Pro 105 ..read more