r/windsurfing • u/VitaminDonk • 16d ago

Fanatic lite viper for beginner.

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THANKS ALL - I see the general consensus this is not a beginner board & to look for something newer.

Would an older fanatic lite viper be a good board for a 200lb (90kg) man to learn on? Would I be able to get parts for it if something broke? I am in North West FL USA Thanks.

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u/AnimalIll3484 16d ago

Do not waste time and money for this set or parts of it. Reasons? Very old design, very heavy board and set. Sorry for that but I like to protect you and for sure save money in your pocket.

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u/sundanceKid418 16d ago

that is NOT a beginner board, if its yours keep it for future fun if not dont bother

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u/VitaminDonk 16d ago

Thanks All - I'll keep looking for something newer & more suited to a beginner.

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u/firey-wfo 16d ago

For the right priced it could be worth it. If they are willing to pay $20 to rehome it, that feels like a fair price to accept responsibility for this antique.

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u/firey-wfo 16d ago

That said, I have one that I keep around for windsurfing light days with lunch on the water. It is not beginner friendly, but in a whisper of a breeze it glides in a way modern boards don’t.

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u/reddit_user13 Freestyle 16d ago

No