{"title":"Beginner Windsurf","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeginner windsurf gear is all about getting you stood up quickly and sailing upwind easily. While conditions and rider weight will influence the best setup for you below gives a rough guide of what you should be looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor learning flat water with 8-18kts of wind is best. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoard - Windsurf boards are measured in liters of volume where 1 liter supports 1kg of weight. A good rule of thumb as a beginner is to double your weight in kg and this gives you a suitable volume for a stable platform to learn the basics and progress with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSail - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shq.com.au%20%E2%80%BA%20pages%20%E2%80%BA%20windsurf-sail-size-guide\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"sail size guide\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to view the sail size guide. For sail type, any freeride or wave sail will work well for learning. Avoid freestyle, foiling or race sails until you start playing with those disciplines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRig - the mast, boom and other components will be influenced by the sail you pick. Generally higher carbon content will mean stiffer and more performance focused but also sitting at a higher price point. We strongly recommend giving us a call on 03 9598 2867 so we can help build your rig using the right components giving you the best time on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beginner-windsurf-package-with-unifiber-rig","title":"Beginner Windsurf Package with Unifiber rig","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a great value windsurf package to suit a complete beginner to intermediate rider. Perfect for someone looking to get plaining in the footstraps and harness for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis package includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJP-Funster \/ Funster Sport \/ Explorer or Goya Surf 135\/145 \/ Starboard GO \/ Goya Volar \/ JP Magic Ride ES \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnifiber Experience EVO 11 Dacron Complete Rig 4.5 - 5.0m2 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnifiber Base \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSave over $620 of the RRP!!!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe can tailor the package to include different boards, extra sails, and other items not specified here, however it's probably best if you give us a call to organize this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Additional cost for larger Goya surfs, Fanatic Gecko HRS, LXT or Carbon construction boards.?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Freight is Not Included. A $240 freight charge will be applied at the checkout however, the price is subject to change. We'll contact you with freight quotes after the order is placed. Freight costs will be calculated based on the weight and dimensions of the products and delivery address.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHQ Boardsports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41851912257734,"sku":null,"price":3750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/4042\/products\/2022BeginnerWindsurfPackage.png?v=1653012490"},{"product_id":"2021-jp-australia-funster-eva","title":"2021 JP-Australia Funster EVA","description":"","brand":"JP-Australia","offers":[{"title":"170","offer_id":43939451273414,"sku":"201068_170","price":2065.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200","offer_id":43939451306182,"sku":"201068_200","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240","offer_id":43939451338950,"sku":"201068_240","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/4042\/files\/201068.jpg?v=1720415582"},{"product_id":"jp-australia-funster","title":"JP-Australia Funster","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFUNSTER\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSTABLE BEGINNER BOARD\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey provide superior stability and easy handling which the beginner needs! 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