Long time ago I bought an advanced board at a garage sale. I was self taught with the help of a book found at the library. Can't answer any questions, except it took me many times out before I "got going" in the minimum 10 mph wind needed for this board. Once you get the hang of it, it's a fricken trip. A lesson would be well worth the money if you could find one.

My board went to the dump about 5 years ago and the mast is now used to hold the tarp over my boat. Still got the 5.4 sail stashed in shed for some stupid reason.