Windsurfer LT - simple windsurfing with a modern One Design spirit

Windsurfer LT is a modern longboard windsurfing concept built around simplicity, accessibility and class racing. It is made for riders who want one clear setup for learning, cruising, light-wind sessions and official Windsurfer Class competition. The idea is straightforward: keep the original Windsurfer feeling, but update the windsurf board with lighter construction, more stability and a complete equipment system.

What makes Windsurfer LT stand out?

• Modern longboard construction: the Windsurfer LT board uses a styrofoam-type core with an epoxy deck, reducing weight to around 15 kg compared with about 21 kg for the original One Design.
• Stable, classic outline: the board keeps the original 366 cm length, while the increased 74 cm width gives more stability for beginners, cruising and racing.
• Fully retractable daggerboard: this system helps in light wind, upwind sailing, school use and class racing, while keeping the setup practical for everyday sessions.
• Class-controlled racing equipment: official IWCA racing uses approved Windsurfer LT and Windsurfer-branded parts, including the 5.7 m² Mylar sail, 460 SDM mast, aluminium boom and rig hardware.
• Practical school option: the 4.5 m² Dacron sail is aimed at younger sailors, schools and training, and fits the standard rig parts from the 5.7 m² setup.
• Strong rider community: reviews and forum discussions often describe the LT as more than a retro revival, with focus on simple sailing, more water time and accessible racing.

Who is Windsurfer LT for?

Windsurfer LT is for windsurfers who want a windsurf board that is easy to understand and useful in many conditions. It works for beginners, younger riders using the 4.5 school sail, recreational sailors returning to classic windsurfing, clubs, schools and racers in Windsurfer Class events.

As a beginner windsurf board, it offers stability, a soft EVA deck and a forgiving longboard feel. For more experienced riders, it brings longboard windsurfing back to light-wind cruising, tactical racing and efficient sailing with a daggerboard.

The rig setup uses familiar parts such as downhaul, outhaul, mast base, universal joint and uphaul, so the whole system remains simple to tune and handle.

Windsurfer LT products at EASY-surfshop

At EASY-surfshop you can find Windsurfer LT equipment for complete setups and individual rig replacement. The range includes the windsurf board, complete windsurfing package options, packs without sail, the 5.7 One Design sail, the 4.5 school sail and the windsurf complete rig.

You can also choose parts such as the 460 SDM mast, 180-240 cm aluminium boom, mast foot, universal joint, mast extension, power uphaul and windsurf mast base components.

Choose the complete set if you want a ready-to-sail package for racing, cruising or club use. Go for the pack without sail if you already have the right rig parts and need the board-focused setup.

Pick the windsurf race sail and approved rig components if you plan to train or compete within the Windsurfer Class system.

Browse the Windsurfer LT range at EASY-surfshop and find the gear that matches your sailing style.