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Topic: Dry suit with the latex dry socks attached (ie kokotat) |
grantmac017
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Views: 9849
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:04 pm Subject: Dry suit with the latex dry socks attached (ie kokotat) |
If I wasn't wavesailing through the winter I'd be in a Kokatat with the gortex socks for sure. |
Topic: Where have all the large sails gone? |
grantmac017
Replies: 16
Views: 18676
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 2:02 pm Subject: Where have all the large sails gone? |
People who previously used large freeride sails are now foiling with wave sails or winging. Also I'm pretty sure that market, not being a prestige segment, gets served last by the available materials. |
Topic: New Quatro and Goya Boards |
grantmac017
Replies: 4
Views: 9232
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2021 2:33 pm Subject: New Quatro and Goya Boards |
I'm into that Nitro 106L, something about a narrow board with a winger tail that says it'll turn really nice for the volume. Also glad to see they've finally gone to slot boxes. |
Topic: new board arrived today FLIKKA |
grantmac017
Replies: 39
Views: 76643
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:14 pm Subject: new board arrived today FLIKKA |
I have missed his contributions. This explains some unreturned PMs. |
Topic: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
grantmac017
Replies: 48
Views: 53365
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:32 pm Subject: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
I know plenty of foilers in Florida, depth of water is a lazy excuse to not learn something new.
As to sail size: I said sails bigger than 9.5 were just about VMG so you're agreeing with me in a wa ... |
Topic: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
grantmac017
Replies: 48
Views: 53365
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:57 am Subject: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
My experience:
Modern sails bigger than 9.5m aren't earlier planing, just offer better VMG which isn't really what your board is built for.
If planing time is your ultimate goal then a much lighter, ... |
Topic: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
grantmac017
Replies: 48
Views: 53365
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:56 pm Subject: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
I'm 200+ and the carbon boom advice is good, aluminum is a noodle at that length. You can probably get a used formula boom for fairly cheap. Possibly an older formula board too.
Definitely don't need ... |
Topic: Anybody using Chinook Pro Flex bases? |
grantmac017
Replies: 16
Views: 30566
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:55 am Subject: Anybody using Chinook Pro Flex bases? |
I don't have a pro-flex but I was going to get one for foiling. Tempted to install the regular tendon into it since I only really want the hinge for easier separate carry. |
Topic: Video: windsurfing vs. kitesurfing injuries |
grantmac017
Replies: 13
Views: 25613
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 11:39 am Subject: Video: windsurfing vs. kitesurfing injuries |
There's a huge difference between death BY(aka "because of") windsurfing and death WHILE windsurfing(heart attack, barge, etc). I know I'm much more careful now on the extreme days. At 72, I ... |
Topic: Powerbox Foil Newbie |
grantmac017
Replies: 7
Views: 13181
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 10:45 am Subject: Powerbox Foil Newbie |
Of all the PB foils I'd say the new Fanatic is best by a mile. |
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