Forum: Windsurfing School
9th November 2011, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,827
Sailboarder, chime in any time.
Hi...
Sailboarder, chime in any time.
Hi Roger,
In an older thread, you had provided a great tip to observe where this rocker transition is by running a string lengthwise down the bottom of the...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
8th November 2011, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,827
Hi Roger,
I saw in another message that you...
Hi Roger,
I saw in another message that you tested the Ultrasonic and wanted to ask your impressions of this board for a progressing sailor. I'm wondering if a lighter weight/more modern board...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
30th October 2011, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Windsurfing School
30th October 2011, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,827
Early planing question
Hi Roger,
I purchased a Bic Techno Formula (267 x 94 cm, 170 L), 70 cm race fin, and a 11.0 Maui Sails Titan rig with adjustable outhaul a few years ago to increase my planing time at my sailing...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
17th January 2011, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,545
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Forum: Windsurfing School
12th January 2011, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,545
Mast/Sail Quiver question
Hi Roger,
I have Sailworks Retro's in 9.0 and 7.5 that I get away with rigging on a 490 Joystick. I just ordered a 6.0 Retro and need to get a smaller mast. Since the Retro 6.0 can be rigged on...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
21st December 2010, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,194
Hi Roger,
Happy Holidays!
So, I have...
Hi Roger,
Happy Holidays!
So, I have tried out another deep tuttle fin in my board and concluded that it probably makes sense to build up the fin box seeing that all of my fins consistently sit...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
5th December 2010, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,194
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Forum: Windsurfing School
5th December 2010, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,194
Deep Tuttle fin box question
Hi Roger,
I have Deep Tuttle fins for my board and noticed when I tighten the bolts that the root sinks down below the surface (approx. 1/8"). The fin feels securely in place and the bolts get...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
20th August 2010, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,522
Weed fin for formula boards
Hi Roger,
I'm looking into taking a windsurfing clinic this fall and have been advised that the sailing site is shallow water. My Bic Techno Formula board currently has a 70 cm vertical race fin...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
17th August 2010, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,592
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Forum: Windsurfing School
16th August 2010, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,592
Marginal planing question
Hi Roger,
I've been assembling an early planing quiver to deal with the light wind summer conditions in my area. Presently, I have a Bic Techno Formula (94 cm wide) combined with a 70 cm fin and...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
5th May 2010, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,682
I really struggle with slogging upwind on my...
I really struggle with slogging upwind on my formula board as well. The technique of sailing upwind by sinking the windward rail works brilliantly on my smaller and narrower boards however, I have...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
9th September 2009, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,527
Hi Roger,
I am typically using either a 9.0...
Hi Roger,
I am typically using either a 9.0 Retro on the Techno Formula. Thank you for the suggestions... I will try tipping the board further and moving my weight forward.
Best Regards,...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
8th September 2009, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,527
Hi Roger,
I have put your directions for...
Hi Roger,
I have put your directions for sailing upwind without a centerboard to practice this summer. Do the really wide formula type boards require a different technique to go upwind in...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
15th July 2009, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,245
Yes, I've been using the strap/buckle style...
Yes, I've been using the strap/buckle style adjustable outhaul from Sailworks. I am likely sailing with too much outhaul tension in the light breezes. How do you gauge the outhal trim for maximum...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
13th July 2009, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,245
Hi Roger,
Just wanted to provide an update...
Hi Roger,
Just wanted to provide an update on my quest for early planning. I ended up picking up a lightly used 2006 Bic Techno Formula 170 with 70 cm fin for $450 over the past winter. I have...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
29th May 2009, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,671
Footstrap Positioning
Hi Roger,
I was reading through the Starboard tuning tips regarding footstrap positioning. Some instructional material reccomend using the inboard intermediate position while learning the...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
22nd May 2009, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,251
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Forum: Windsurfing School
3rd April 2009, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,934
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Forum: Windsurfing School
3rd April 2009, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,934
Short mast w/ long extension vs long mast?
Hi Roger,
I have always been curious about the performance differences of using a shorter mast with long extension verses a longer mast with short extension. My 2000 Retro 9.5 for example is...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
6th March 2009, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,472
Before replacing the cleat, I would first...
Before replacing the cleat, I would first experiment with using a different outhaul line. I have been using an 8 plaited Marlow Pre-Stretch in 5/32 which I find grips better than the black/blue line...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
4th November 2008, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 914
2008 Futura 166
I have seen reference to a Futura 166 in a few different places, however I do not see it listed in the 09' board specs. Was this board ever produced and if so, what are the specs?
Thanks,
John
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Forum: Windsurfing School
15th October 2008, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,245
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Forum: Windsurfing School
12th October 2008, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,245
Hi Roger,
As you are responding to Bazza's...
Hi Roger,
As you are responding to Bazza's inquiry, could you please elaborate further on foot strap position relative to early planning? On my N'Trance, I have been sailing with them in the...
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