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17th March 2007, 03:35 AM
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RE: New Raceboards
James, I think you are on the right track with your thoughts. In a way it seems a shame to me, right now the short/wide Bic is competitive in light airs...
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16th March 2007, 12:54 AM
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RE: New Raceboards
Well that makes three mid length dagger boards designed for all wind racing. How does the 320 race fit in with the Hybrids ?
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9th September 2006, 06:50 PM
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RE: Apollo Vs F161
Natham,
I've tried a little formula & sail with 'em on the water not infrequently. They're impressive, no question. It's the combination of transport, storage , windrange (for mortals) & maybe...
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28th August 2006, 04:26 AM
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RE: Apollo Vs F161
Sitka, you mean to stop the nose burying ? Yep that does make semse, although my 02 FF138 ssems to use the nose scoop to do the same job without so much width. But with the ultra short nose the...
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26th August 2006, 10:39 PM
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RE: Apollo Vs F161
Hi SteveC, I mean the other way round. For upwind work we know we need width at the back for leverage over the fin, but why does the nose have to look like a barn door coming towards you across the...
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26th August 2006, 04:00 AM
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RE: Apollo Vs F161
Scotty, You're right formula is pretty amazing in it's elemet but looks far from sleek - especially from the front where you see the full 'barn door'. Of course there's no prizes for elegance, but...
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18th August 2006, 05:27 AM
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RE: Apollo Vs F161
I don't get it. The Olympic testers tried a formula with 85cm fin but rejected it before, so why will they go for Apollo ? They emphasised they need to race at all the international venues, not just...
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17th August 2006, 07:41 PM
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