Link V5 AST M
Where Windsurfing Begins
Every windsurfer started somewhere. A first session on the right board — stable, forgiving, and safe — can be the difference between a lifelong sailor and someone who tried it once. The Link V5 is shaped around that moment: a board designed to make learning windsurfing easier, safer, and more enjoyable for everyone who steps on it, regardless of age.
Specially tailored for schools, clubs and windsurfing centres, the Link V5 is purpose-built to support students through every stage of their early windsurfing journey.
Stable from the First Step
A wide, generous outline and parallel rails give the Link V5 consistent, predictable behaviour across a wide range of rider sizes and skill levels. New sailors can focus on the fundamentals — balance, uphauling, sail control — without the board adding difficulty of its own. For instructors, a board that behaves the same way every time means more time coaching and less time compensating for equipment.
Built for Students and Instructors Alike
A full EVA deck pad runs the length of the board, providing comfort and safety across back-to-back sessions. An integrated nose protector beneath the EVA shields against the sail impacts and knocks that accumulate quickly in busy teaching environments. An optional wheel mount at the tail makes moving the board across sand or uneven ground manageable for sailors of all ages — including the youngest ones.
Learning Together
A mast foot insert at the nose enables tandem sailing — an instructor or parent at the rig, a young sailor at the front, discovering the sensation of windsurfing for the first time. It's a simple feature that opens the sport to younger participants before they're ready to sail independently.
Daggerboard for Upwind Confidence
A retractable daggerboard is standard on the Link V5. In light winds, it enhances stability and keeps the board tracking without demanding constant correction. As skills develop and the board approaches planing speed, the daggerboard is retracted — giving the sailor room to progress further at their own pace.
Ready for the Long Season
Moulded construction is built to handle daily use across a full season with minimal maintenance. Fewer repairs mean fewer boards out of rotation and more time on the water — for students, instructors, and the programme as a whole. The Link V5 is designed to be on the water as often as possible, and off it as rarely as possible.
A board that makes learning easier. Session after session, sailor after sailor.
We build gear to last — and we back it up.
- Year 1 — Unconditional: Full coverage, no questions asked. Any issue, we make it right.
- Year 2 — Conditional: Continued coverage against manufacturing defects.
Hold onto your proof of purchase. If you need us, we're here.
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Taxes & import duties
Local duties and taxes are not collected at checkout. They are settled with the carrier or customs on delivery. See our shipping policy.
30-day returns
Return Policy
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
Return Fees:
- A 5% restocking fee applies to all returns
- Original shipping costs are non-refundable
- Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition as when you received it: unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You'll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, contact us at support@unifiber.net.
Returns should be sent to:
UnifiberPhantom 14
5126 RJ Gilze
Netherlands
If your return is accepted, we'll send you instructions on how and where to send your package.
Important: Items sent back without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Important for International Returns
If you are located outside the European Union, please be aware that:
- Return shipping costs to the Netherlands can be significant (often similar to original shipping rates)
- Any customs duties, taxes, or import fees incurred during the return process are your responsibility
We ship from the Netherlands. International customers should factor in potential return costs when ordering, as these can be substantial for destinations such as Australia, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
When We Cover Return Shipping
Unifiber will cover return shipping costs and waive the restocking fee only in the following cases:
- You received a defective or damaged item
- You received the wrong item (different from what you ordered)
- The product does not match the description on our website
In these cases, contact us at support@unifiber.net with photos and a description of the issue. We will arrange and cover the return shipping.
Damages and Issues
Please inspect your order upon delivery and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged, or if you received the wrong item. We'll evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / Non-returnable Items
Certain types of items cannot be returned:
- Custom products (special orders or personalized items)
- Sale items or gift cards
Exchanges
The fastest way to get what you want is to return the item you have. Once the return is accepted, you can place a new order for the replacement item.
European Union 14-Day Cooling-Off Period
If your order was shipped within the European Union, you have the right to cancel or return your order within 14 days, for any reason and without justification.
Please note: A 5% restocking fee and return shipping costs apply. Original shipping costs are non-refundable.
To qualify, your item must still be:
- in the same condition you received it
- unworn or unused
- with tags
- in the original packaging
You'll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
Refunds
We will notify you once we've received and inspected your return and let you know if the refund has been approved.
If approved, you'll be automatically refunded to your original payment method within 10 business days.
- Please note: A 5% restocking fee will be deducted from your refund. Original shipping fees and return shipping costs are non-refundable.
It can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we approved your return and you haven't received your refund, please contact us at support@unifiber.net.
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