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Naish Thrust Foils -Wind-Surf-Kite-SUP

Naish Thrust Foils Looking for something new to do this summer in Tasmania- FOILING! The Naish Thrust foil set up allows you to have one foil for four sports. Naish have built an amazing and fully integrated foiling system - THRUST. With Thrust you can purchase a specific foil for one sport, then add the required elements to bring 2, 3 or 4 more sports onto the same base structure. Thrust Surf, Thrust WS (windsurf) and Thrust KS (kitesurfing). This system is much more cost [...]

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Naish Hover Windsurf and crossover model

Naish Hover It really is a big buzz and the Naish Hover models are the most talked about, WINDFOILS AND SUP FOILS. I think everyone is looking for a easy foil kit that will get them going in light winds of less than 10 knots. Naish have done this with the Hover. Making two models the windsurf specific model and the Hover crossover that is a SUP, Windsurf crossover. Jay sails has ordered in models of each but be quick as we [...]

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Tassie SUP Winter Challenge

Tassie SUP Winter Classic The Tassie SUPwinter challenge is held annually , based at Eagle Hawk Neck Tasmania. The winter classic is held over the three days of 23-25th of June . The serious competition starts on the 23rd with Friday being a free-surf session. Attracting most of Tasmania's Surf SUP riders with entry levels expecting to be up this year due to the increased popularity of the sport. The Lufra Hotel at Eaglehawk Neck is the base for the competition ( attractive [...]

Windfoils Windsurfing its big!

Windfoils Windsurfing read on... https://youtu.be/pFJ4eBpMs9o A run down from Jay sails on whats happening with Windfoils windsurfing  this season coming- so far... The following is a quote from Starboard: "The first time I saw, it was a revelation. A mind-blowing, magical, memorable moment on par with those early planing days. Don't we all remember the first time we got planing? Who would have thought that there was another hidden level in windsurfing. We windsurfers savour those memories and here we are, with an opportunity to relive [...]

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Gath Helmets

Gath helmets - ALL STYLES - size small to xlarge. Gath Helmets Did you know that Jay Sails is the Tasmanian distributor for Gath Helmets. Looking for helmets? Surf Convertible, designed for the surf, is the world's lightest helmet & comes with easy removable Ear Protectors, Spare Comfort ... The Traditional  Helmet has been around for years in surfing but now Windsurfers , Kitesurfers and Jet Ski , Sit down Jet SKi  & Seadoo owners are becoming more aware of safety and finding [...]

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Jay Sails Wind Kite SUP

Jay Sails has plenty of stock of Stand Up Paddle Boards. We will ship anywhere in Tassie sometimes for free. Current stock ready to go includes.. Naish Nalus 10.6 or 11 foot in gs construction for $1500. The last Ocean and earth cruiser 9,8 for $1525 ( in photo) Blue planet funsticks for $1599. ( in photo) Blue planet multitasker or Easy for $1350 Naish Oddesus $1299 Adventure allrounder 10.6 or 9.8 both $1300 Smik E-sea 9.8 or 10.4 or Freo short Mac from $1500 Bic Performer 10.6 $1240 SIC [...]

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The cheap SUP -Stand Up Paddle Board Construction

You may think the new cheap SUP board you purchased from a warehouse on the mainland looks the goods but it is what is inside that makes the difference. With the vast number of paddle boards that have been on the water this summer it is no surprise that quite a lot have come in for repairs. Last week we had a cheaper department store board from Anaconda-  the fin box had collapsed and the Leg leash plug had sunk in. [...]

jay sails xmas 2017

Jay Sails Xmas 2017

Jay Sails xmas 2017. We have some great gear to fill the stocking for Christmas this year.   With stand up paddle we are fully stocked with plenty of boards, beginner and advanced models. Priced starting at $995 Woodgrain, inflatable (ISUP) and brands like Adventure, Smik, Naish, Fanatic, JP Australia, Starboard and more. Plenty of paddles in stock as well,  starting at $120 for alloy or high performance Naish for $449. The new Naish Performance for $239 has been very popular as well.   Fully stocked with [...]

Fanatic Freewave Stubby at Jay sails

Fanatic Freewave Stubby review 2017 85 litre

 Fanatic Freewave Stubby test I am lucky enough to have a 85 a Fanatic Freewave Stubby TE in 85 litres. At 74 kgs it is my bigger board for this season. Purchased for mainly onshore sailing and bump and jump. Yes it is easily as quick to plane for me as any 90 lite board i have owned . I was worried that the 85 might of slowed me down / not got up and planed as quick as my usual 90-95 [...]

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Jay Sails Paddle Safe Partner

Paddle Safe Partner. Jay Sails attended a MAST event on Monday night, helping us inform you of correct safety rules regarding life jackets, leashes and general water safety on your Stand Up Paddle board, along with other regulations related to Kayaks and canoes .     What is a Paddle Safe Partner? A Paddle Safe Partner is a retail outlet, boat dealer, chandlery or anyone that sells paddling equipment, or is involved in the Tasmanian paddling industry, who has committed to meet certain [...]