Forum: Windsurfing School
15th July 2009, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 1
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Fin Box
Hi Roger,
I'm 70 kg on a 2005 Starboard Carve 145 using 7m Tush T-Bird and Stock Drake Freeride 520 fin, sailing on a lake in any wind upto a max of around 25mph (feels too strong after that). I'm...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
24th March 2009, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,149
Hi Roger,
Thanks for answering.
Tushingham...
Hi Roger,
Thanks for answering.
Tushingham still do a 490 45% mast.
I was using it with an older 8.6m Tush freeride sail for around 4 hours at the weekend...and you'r right its heavy!
At this...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
23rd March 2009, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,149
Sail Size vs Mast Size/Weight
Hi All,
I have a quick query for you. For the benefit of the question, can we assume that the sails and masts are Tushingham and that a 490 mast greater than 45% carbon is not available:
Will...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
17th September 2008, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,409
Thats great Roger, and very informative!
It...
Thats great Roger, and very informative!
It looks like I can get away with using the 460 then, though not ideal. Buying more than one of the larger masts looks like it could have become expensive...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
17th September 2008, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,409
Hi Roger,
Thanks for the warning, I'll make...
Hi Roger,
Thanks for the warning, I'll make sure I dont take out the larger sail if the surfs up and just save for a smaller wave sail later on, as I sail mainly at a lake at the moment. I know...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
16th September 2008, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,409
Rig Economy
Hi Roger/Ellen,
I'm shortly about to get my first rig for my Carve 145 2005. To cope with all conditions i'm looking to end up with 3 sails initially to keep costs to a minimum. I've been looking...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
11th August 2008, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,807
Hi Roger,
I put your advice into practice at...
Hi Roger,
I put your advice into practice at the weekend and it was very helpful. I felt much more in control of the sail, though to release the power in the sail in gusts, at the same time as...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
8th August 2008, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,807
Hi All,
Some great information on this...
Hi All,
Some great information on this thread, very helpful!
Ellen,
You described:
"What Roger is saying is that you can get up to a certain speed and stay there by sheeting in only to a...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
28th May 2008, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,353
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Forum: Windsurfing School
21st May 2008, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,353
Roger,
That sounds like a great experiment,...
Roger,
That sounds like a great experiment, please keep me informed. I done some searching and I havn't been able to find any information providing a quantitative answer to your idea, so it should...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
21st May 2008, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,353
Thanks Roger,
Just wanted to make sure I was...
Thanks Roger,
Just wanted to make sure I was headed in the right direction. The 6m is not my sail so it looks like I may go for the 7m if you think it will get me planing in the conditions I gave....
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Forum: Windsurfing School
20th May 2008, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,353
Sail Size Query
Hi All,
I am about to buy my first kit shortly and am wondering about the sail size I need.
I am 70kg and sail in average of 15mph winds on an inshore lake. It does get windier but this seems to...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
2nd April 2008, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,107
Thanks Roger,
I have a couple more...
Thanks Roger,
I have a couple more questions:
I believe the GO can have two side fins to help with upwind sailing, would this replace the need for a dagger board in non planing conditions?
If I...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
31st March 2008, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,107
Thanks Guys,
I normally seem to sail in...
Thanks Guys,
I normally seem to sail in 8-15mph winds on a fresh water lake. The wind doesnt usually get much higher. I have been out in windy and gust conditions >20mph but got blown all over and...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
31st March 2008, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,604
Thanks Guys,
Some good info there. I was...
Thanks Guys,
Some good info there. I was estimating the dimensions on the old boards I'm using so they may not be accurate. I saw a few new boards at the weekend and the old one I am using is much...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
28th March 2008, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,107
Newish Windsurfer - Board & Rig Help?
Hi,
I have been windsurfing for 1 season now and have been using pretty old hire boards for practice. I am looking to get my own kit and could really do with some help.
Boards currently used are...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
28th March 2008, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,604
Newish Windsurfer - Board Choice and Help ??
Hi,
I have been windsurfing for 1 season now and have been using pretty old hire boards for practice. I am looking to get my own kit and could really do with some help.
Boards currently used are...
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