Forum: Ask Our Team
18th March 2008, 09:56 AM
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going vertical on the wave
Quote: (((("But you gain an almost fantastic ability to go more vertical towards the lip when wave riding. When I watch people wave ride, this stage is where most have their problems and EVOs simply...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
18th March 2008, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,621
going vertical on the wave
Quote: (((("But you gain an almost fantastic ability to go more vertical towards the lip when wave riding. When I watch people wave ride, this stage is where most have their problems and EVOs simply...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
11th March 2008, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Do it standing up! The Stand Up Paddling Forum
9th March 2008, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 41
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ease of catching a wave
Would it be safe to say that one can get more board speed paddling the 11.2 than the 9.8; and, one would catch waves earlier?
For example, two identical sailors on the same forming wave paddling...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
7th March 2008, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 19
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Acid and Evo turning technique differences
At 78 kg, have had some comfort with the '06 Evo '74 in high wind, even overpowered with a flat 4.2 sail in Cape Town, on fast waves rarely over 3 meters. At some point my '06 Evo '83 gets too big...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
7th March 2007, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 2
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RE: Evo riding style vs. Acid
Well put, this is the most amazing description! I understand it, but will read it a few times and try and relate it to my experiences and development.
Thanks, very helpful!!!
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Forum: Ask Our Team
6th March 2007, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 2
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Evo riding style vs. Acid
In the quote below, you indicate a more vertical evo style of riding to which one would adapt. When switching back and forth between the two types of boards, what adjustments does the rider...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
23rd February 2007, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 4
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use of weed fins on evo and acid
The initial ramp and sweep of a weed fin, even those that are not that radical has the effect of moving the fin center of hydrodynamic pressure back by 3 or more centimeters.
Small wave fins with...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
23rd February 2007, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Ask Our Team
21st February 2007, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 4
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RE: that is the rail
Yes, the vertical cm or two at the rail.
More commonly the rear rail is a sharp edge.
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Forum: Ask Our Team
20th February 2007, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 21
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RE: another possibility
I think heat helps release loctite? You could try a hair dryer as it might not damage the plastic and rubber.
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Forum: Ask Our Team
20th February 2007, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 4
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'06 Pure Acid 86L tail shape
Have enjoyed owning and trying some of the different wave boards and could always use some help.
Curious why this tail is not thin like the Evo, e.g., rather, somewhat like the thicker freestyle...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
13th February 2007, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 2
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RE: thanks very much for your time and answer
I was just about to rephrase my question to make it less work for you. A great response! I am heavier (79 kg) and probably taller and often do use 6m sails on waves in conditions where there are...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
12th February 2007, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Ask Our Team
12th February 2007, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 4
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rig action on a bottom turn
Watching Kevin do bottom turns, they begin with a brief but extreme backward rake of the rig, oversheeting, then transition quickly to a laydown pushing the mast forward, then finally some tail...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
12th February 2007, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 0
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sail action on the bottom turn
Watching Kevin do bottom turns, they begin with a brief but extreme backward rake of the rig, oversheeting, then transition quickly to a laydown pushing the mast forward, then finally some tail...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
12th February 2007, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,405
what makes a board turn
When looking at a board, I often cannot predict how it will sail and turn.
Newer models have less rocker, more speed, less fin sweep, etc.
Rear concave and sharp rail give grip on a carve....
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