Forum: Windsurfing School
19th November 2009, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,073
Thanks for your reply Roger,
Sorry, may I...
Thanks for your reply Roger,
Sorry, may I ask what TOW means please? I think I will keep my eyes open for a decent 8.5m for the 145. I had one of my best days sailing this year in really marginal...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
17th November 2009, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,073
99 and 121 Carves
Hello Roger, Hi all,
It has been some time since my last post. I have had a great Summer and continue to enjoy learning and progressing in this sport.
My current ability level is early...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
14th July 2009, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,507
Hi Roger,
Thank you for your lengthy reply...
Hi Roger,
Thank you for your lengthy reply and explanation.
Just to re cap, I learnt to sail 3 years ago on a club hire board, 200 ltrs with a dagger board. This is my 3rd season on the Carve...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
13th July 2009, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,507
Rounding up into wind
Hi Roger, Hi All,
I have not posted for a little while as things have been moving forward OK. I am now comfortable in the straps and harness and have even managed to waterstart, although I am far...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
28th April 2009, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,487
Thank you for your post Roger,
I am sorry, I...
Thank you for your post Roger,
I am sorry, I got my hands mixed up! Yes, it is my front hand that I use to hold the mast. I think that it feels easier for me to control the board with this grip....
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Forum: Windsurfing School
25th April 2009, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,487
HI Roger,
Much better day today. Out in a...
HI Roger,
Much better day today. Out in a more consistent 15/20 mph wind from our usual SW direction which means no obstacles to dirty it up on the way through. I rigged my 6.5 and set off trying...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
24th April 2009, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,487
Hi Roger, Hi Marek,
Thank you for your...
Hi Roger, Hi Marek,
Thank you for your responses which were interesting. I wanted to reply as the conditions during which my problems arose were similar to those described by Marek. Whilst I sail...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
21st April 2009, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,487
Sheeting in/ Stalling
Hi Roger,
Long time no speak! I hope that you are well.
I am after a little guidance please. I am now comfortable in the harness and both straps. I find that I can balance the rig and get...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
11th December 2008, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,326
Hi Roger Hi CC,
Thank you both for your...
Hi Roger Hi CC,
Thank you both for your comprehensive replies. This is not exactly what I wanted to hear Roger, you are right! Still, best get the correct advice and move forward rather than...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
8th December 2008, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,326
Right Fin For Sail Size
Hi All,
I wonder if I might have a definitive view from you all on the right fin choice for my set up please?
I am not exactly sure what info you need so i will set out as much as possible. I...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
27th October 2008, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,865
Thanks Roger,
That makes the process a whole...
Thanks Roger,
That makes the process a whole lot clearer.
To explain "bear the rig away", I really meant to say bear the board away by bringing the rig forward and across which I think you...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
22nd October 2008, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,206
Hi Charliem,
I thought that I would add a...
Hi Charliem,
I thought that I would add a quick comment here as I think I have experienced the problems you are facing more recently than the more hardened pros above. I started windsurfing in...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
22nd October 2008, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,865
Thanks Roger, Thanks Ellen,
Some useful tips...
Thanks Roger, Thanks Ellen,
Some useful tips there. I do think that I am trying to gybe without enough initial speed. This is probably because I hoped to get a "feel" for manoeuvre before moving...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
21st October 2008, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,865
Initiating Gybes
Hi All,
I wonder if I might have your thoughts and observations on gybing, particularly the set up and early movements? I would like to have a clear understanding of what I am trying to do and...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
18th August 2008, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,806
Hi Roger,
Just to say thank you for talking...
Hi Roger,
Just to say thank you for talking me through the foot straps problem I was having. I managed to get this sorted out yesterday in a great days sailing here in Eastbourne, UK. I had set...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
14th August 2008, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,806
Roger
Crikey that was a quick response!
...
Roger
Crikey that was a quick response!
I certainly think that I am depressing the windward rail as you suggest. It is something that I became aware after your previous comments on getting...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
14th August 2008, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,178
Hi Roger,
Waterstarts are one of the...
Hi Roger,
Waterstarts are one of the techniques on my list for this year. I have been reading previous posts and watching the dvds etc. I have progressed to deep water beach starts which I can...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
14th August 2008, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,806
Hi All,
Been following this thread as I made...
Hi All,
Been following this thread as I made a couple of posts earlier. Thanks to Roger I can now get in and out of the harness more easily and find it so much more controlled particularly when...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
31st July 2008, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,806
Hi Roger,
I am ok at staying upwind,...
Hi Roger,
I am ok at staying upwind, although I understand the principle of bearing away to get on the plane and then heading upwind. I am beginning to understand what I need to do here I think.
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Forum: Windsurfing School
30th July 2008, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,806
Hi Roger,
All very helpful thank you. My...
Hi Roger,
All very helpful thank you. My comments are as follows:-
1-One of my main problems I now realise is that in placing my foot in the front footstrap too early I am pressing down on the...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
28th July 2008, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,806
Hi Roger,
Not posted for a while. Hope...
Hi Roger,
Not posted for a while. Hope everyone is having a good Summer.
I am interested in this subject as I am currently concentrating on these skills. I have a number of questions and would...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
12th May 2008, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,340
Thanks Roger, Thanks Mike,
This helps quite...
Thanks Roger, Thanks Mike,
This helps quite a bit. I am sailing in winds of 13/18 mph more often than not. It can get windier and I do go out in winds up to 25 mph but this is less frequent I must...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
9th May 2008, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,340
Hi Roger,
Thank yo for your reply. I am...
Hi Roger,
Thank yo for your reply. I am confused also as I am not sure what I am actually aimimng for in terms of kit. I thought that my Carve 144 would be good for learning on and subsequently...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
8th May 2008, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,340
Hi Roger,
Reading what you have said about...
Hi Roger,
Reading what you have said about the largest Futura, I wonder if this board might be suitable for me when I replace my Carve 144? It is the DRAM version from 2003 and is my first board....
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Forum: Windsurfing School
23rd March 2008, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,325
Dear James and Roger,
Thank you both for...
Dear James and Roger,
Thank you both for your replies. All very useful. I need to get out there and "feel " what you are suggesting to see the effects. I like the gear changing analogy. It is like...
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