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18th August 2011, 03:52 AM
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Like the Formula..
You are right, its not...
Like the Formula..
You are right, its not that far off (closer than I`d imagined)but far enough to produce significant differences in power /stability especially at sail`s limits.
Seems a...
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18th August 2011, 01:27 AM
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Agree with what you are saying Nako but even...
Agree with what you are saying Nako but even taking (slightly) different plan shape of sails into account there is still no way the two sails mentioned are only 0.2 m different in size !!!
IMO...
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17th August 2011, 05:51 PM
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Objectivity ?? Measurements ???
I know its an old topic and has been moaned about loads but isnt it high time manufacturers got their acts together with the SIMPLE measurements.. I know its hard to determine subjective isues like...
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16th August 2011, 02:54 AM
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Hi Ken
If it were mine I wouldnt start...
Hi Ken
If it were mine I wouldnt start digging out any material which will only need replacing. I`d get some clear epoxy (even araldite?) and fill indentation.If its on part of board requiring...
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16th August 2011, 01:29 AM
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History Of Windsurfing
Worth having a look; there was windsurfing before Starboard !!!
http://joewindsurfer.blogspot.com/2011/03/history-of-windsurfing.html
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10th August 2011, 04:34 AM
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1st August 2011, 08:07 PM
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I think life jackets will ,in the event of you...
I think life jackets will ,in the event of you becoming unconcscious ,float you on your back with your mouth out of the water. A PFD/bouyancy aid will simply keep you afloat, not neccesarily face up...
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1st August 2011, 01:20 PM
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Take my comment back then Del !!!
I could...
Take my comment back then Del !!!
I could never see point in wearing PFD/bouyancy aid (for WS;its different in Dinghy sailing/canoeing)
A certified life jacket will give safety benefits.
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31st July 2011, 10:19 PM
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Kode or quad for heavy sailors
What are sailors above 100k supposed to do for wave boards ???
The big kodes are described as freeriders and biggest quad is 95 litres ???
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31st July 2011, 05:22 PM
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Just to play devils advocate here !!!
A PFD...
Just to play devils advocate here !!!
A PFD simply keeps you afloat ; which I`m pretty sure I do (most people??) in wetsuit and harness. (Try going under water in a wetsuit/harness ???)
Only...
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30th July 2011, 04:18 AM
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29th July 2011, 03:11 AM
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nakaniko
There`s been no shark attacks in North...
nakaniko
There`s been no shark attacks in North Sea ever and only confused reports of sightings of any sharks likely to pose any type of threat to humans whereas the red sea is full of all types of...
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28th July 2011, 06:26 PM
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28th July 2011, 09:34 AM
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Thanks for reply Remi.
I suppose light wind...
Thanks for reply Remi.
I suppose light wind is a relative term. In reality I meant from perhaps 12 knots to 18 ??? (Which I agree isn`t light)
I was wondering which of two boards mentioned...
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28th July 2011, 05:49 AM
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Futura 141 V Ultrasonic
Both mentioned boards have 8 metre sails in their sweet spot. Anybody know what would pros and cons be of both boards in well powered up 8 metre weather ???
Thinking of getting a "light wind"...
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28th July 2011, 05:41 AM
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28th July 2011, 01:36 AM
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5th July 2011, 04:08 AM
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Each to his own Belscorpio !!!
Found many...
Each to his own Belscorpio !!!
Found many issues with anerometers.(Take no notice of Windguru/Windfinder/coastguard current reports;generally they are worse than useless. We`ve been stood on beach...
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4th July 2011, 11:30 PM
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Ken
The Beaufort scale is more an indicator...
Ken
The Beaufort scale is more an indicator of "conditions" than simple wind speed. To my mind that makes it more usefull . Use of knots I think you`ll find (historically) was (is?) more likely...
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3rd July 2011, 06:07 PM
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I too was concerned with comments dismissing...
I too was concerned with comments dismissing beaufort scale, but like normal I suspect its got lots to do with where you sail.
Having the experience to look out to sea and rig correct sail is a...
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21st June 2011, 02:48 PM
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Energy involved breaking surface tension is...
Energy involved breaking surface tension is hardly ever mentioned but it must have a good deal of effect especially on flat water.Not sure wether it would be beneficial or otherwise ???? Who knows.
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21st June 2011, 05:55 AM
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I wasnt knocking Formula .Never said it wasnt...
I wasnt knocking Formula .Never said it wasnt cool. (But come to mention it it aint but neither is the way I sail !!!)
I`ve tried Formula and considering cost and its general lack of versatility...
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21st June 2011, 05:20 AM
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20th June 2011, 05:15 PM
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18th June 2011, 04:39 PM
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Terry
You are an inspiration.Keep it up. Have a...
Terry
You are an inspiration.Keep it up. Have a mate and he`s 75, sails all time with us He goes out in rough ;smooth windy or light.He`s normally done a round of golf AM and sails PM !!!(I`m 54 and...
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