I'm getting back into windsurfing after taking over 10 years off. I'm 155 lbs and bought a
Bic Blast 74 last year. I wanted something with enough volume so I could up-haul it.
http://www.the-house.com/bc2617zzbic.html
I'm not sure if it is the board or I'm rusty. Every time I try to get into the foot straps, the board shoots up wind and I can't seem to control it to ride with the wind. If I put one foot about even with the mast and the other toward the 1st strap it feels OK. I also don't know where I should be putting the mast in the track. I have just been putting it in the middle. Back in the day as they say when I was doing it a lot, I could get in the straps and let her rip. Now, I feel like I'm learning all over. Am I missing something? I was riding on Sunday with a 7.4 sail and have also tried a seat harness and a chest harness. The chest harness feels a lot more comfortable, but I'm not sure if I have the lines in the correct spot. 7.4 is my largest sail and after seeing some 9s and 10s on Sunday and those guys ripping I know I need a larger sail. But, I want to be able to get into the straps and feel comfortable. I have them as far forward as I can.
Any words of wisdom?