Follow our blog for the latest news and reviews from the world of windsurfing http://www.isthmussailboards.com/windsurfing-blog/blogHome.asp Interview with windsurfing tester Shawn Kempton and the development of the new True Ames Blade Weed 2 fin. http://www.isthmussailboards.com/windsurfing-blog/blogPost.asp?id=79 Isthmus Sailboards' interviews Tony Kardol, the RRD US distributor, about one of RRD's new midseason board models - the FireStorm. http://www.isthmussailboards.com/windsurfing-blog/blogPost.asp?id=78 Isthmus Sailboards' interviews Tony Kardol, the RRD US distributor, about RRD's newest model board - the FireMove. http://www.isthmussailboards.com/windsurfing-blog/blogPost.asp?id=77 GT Sails "GT1" FreeRideMay 18, 2011Isthmus Sailboards' Jon Massmann and Gary Stone test the GT1 sails in Avon, NC and Bonaire. Jon shares details of the sail and performance qualities. http://www.isthmussailboards.com/windsurfing-blog/blogPost.asp?id=75 Isthmus Sailboards' Jon Massmann tests the New 2011 Starboard iSonic 117W Carbon at the Board Test Live - Windsurfing Magazine test in AVON, NC on April 1, 2011. http://www.isthmussailboards.com/windsurfing-blog/blogPost.asp?id=74 Isthmus Sailboards' Jon Massmann tests the new 2011 JP All-Ride 106 wood-sandwich during the Board Test Live - Windsurfing Magazine test in AVON, NC on April 1, 2011. He used a GoPro helmet mount camera and Garmin GPS to document his testing experience and share his perspectives. http://www.isthmussailboards.com/windsurfing-blog/blogPost.asp?id=73 Chinook Sailing Products national sales manager Dan Van Hoose discusses the new Chinook Pro 1 Carbon Boom with Isthmus Sailboards at the industry trade show in Hood River Oregon. http://www.isthmussailboards.com/windsurfing-blog/blogPost.asp?id=72 Isthmus staff member Jon Massmann just returned from the Windsurfing Magazine "Board Tests Live" board test held in Avon, NC from March 26 – April 10. The test revolved around the newest 106 liter – 160 liter Freeride / Slalom / Light Air Freeride board designs and a field of testers from consumers to shop employees from across the USA and Canada. http://www.isthmussailboards.com/windsurfing-blog/blogPost.asp?id=71 In this video our friend Al from Long Island describes his experience riding this board in the flat water and chop of Bonaire. The Fireride Twin is an awesome plug 'n play board that feels comfortable from the first moment you ride it. http://www.isthmussailboards.com/windsurfing-blog/blogPost.asp?id=70 DaKine team rider Whit Poor shares his personal insight on DaKine's newest T5 waist harness with Isthmus Sailboards this past fall in Hood River Oregon. He speaks from the perspective of his hands on testing and development with DaKine in their quest to create the most sophisticated, comfortable and supportive waist harness ever. http://www.isthmussailboards.com/windsurfing-blog/blogPost.asp?id=69 Isthmus Sailboards owner Gary Stone just returned from a great trip to Bonaire. He met up with a lot of avid windsurfers . One in particular was Dave Moomaw. Dave is an amputee who has built an entire system to adapt his prosthetic leg to windsurfing. http://www.isthmussailboards.com/windsurfing-blog/blogPost.asp?id=67 We discuss the merits of aluminum vs carbon booms everyday with our customers and have always wanted a way to show people how big the difference in stiffness is. These GoPro action videos show very clearly the difference in deflection of carbon vs aluminum booms. http://www.isthmussailboards.com/windsurfing-blog/blogPost.asp?id=68