How to Set Up a Longboard for Windskating

Windskating (land windsurfing) is windsurfing on wheels. You ride a longboard with a windsurf rig to harness wind power on land. Many DIY builds involve drilling into a deck or improvising hardware often causing deck damage, loose mounts, and inconsistent control. This guide explains the basics, the clean mounting concept with truck bolts, and how a professional mast base upgrade creates a more stable ride.

What is windskating?

Windskating combines sail handling from windsurfing with the freedom of skating. It works best on wide, smooth, obstacle-free surfaces in steady wind. Start slow, build control, and treat safety gear as non-negotiable.

What you need (simple checklist)

Board: a stable longboard for easier control

Rig: mast, sail, boom, mast extension

Wheels: larger + softer wheels help grip and roll over rough spots

Safety: helmet, wrist/hand protection, knee + elbow pads

How mounting works (truck mounting bolts explained)

PASOI Connection One is a professional, ready-made windskate mast base built as a clean upgrade for your longboard. No DIY half-solutions. It mounts onto your trucks using truck mounting bolts and connects your windsurf rig in seconds for a stable, smooth ride. The system is designed to be removable, so you can switch between windskating and normal longboarding.

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Does windskating require drilling into my longboard?

Not necessarily. Many DIY builds drill into the deck, but a purpose-built mast base can mount via the truck mounting area to avoid deck damage.

What board is best to start with?

A stable longboard is usually easier than a short skateboard because it’s more predictable at speed. It also gives you room to switch stance, helping you train better control and maneuvering.

Where should I ride?

Wide, smooth, obstacle-free asphalt areas with steady wind are ideal.

What safety gear do I need?

Helmet, wrist/hand protection, and knee/elbow pads are strongly recommended.