Forum: Windsurfing School
31st August 2007, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 4
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I weigh 168lbs and I purchased the Carve 145,...
I weigh 168lbs and I purchased the Carve 145, despite it being bigger than what I need. I was sick of being stuck on the beach and I wanted a board that had float but still "turny".
I love the...
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Forum: Free Forum
26th August 2007, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 16
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paint "bubbling"
Probably not the correct term but I am noticing what looks like slight warping on the bottom of my carve 145. Some of the bubbling is only half inch long and maybe an eighth to quarter inch wide,...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
8th August 2007, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,373
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Forum: Ask Our Team
8th August 2007, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,300
RE: Kids Board with possible dual use??
John,
I had the same dilemna this year. I opted for the Starsurfer S for my two girls ages 9 and 11. It is a bit less stable than one of the big floaty Go boards, but at their weight (70 to...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
18th July 2007, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 3
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RE: first board for kids
My children are 9 and 11, and the heaviest weighs 90 lbs. I purchased the Starsurfer S for them and they really enjoy it. Granted it is more tippy than a big stable Go, but with a small sail and...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
28th June 2007, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,121
RE: Quiver update: Retros vs Huckers for B&F
Roger is right, I have the adjustable outhaul set up on my smaller booms as well. With that said, I still find the hucker has less give when you get hit with the gusts. It is hard to explain. I...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
27th June 2007, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 30
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RE: Quiver update: Retros vs Huckers for B&F
My Quiver:
Retro 9.0 and 7.0
Hucker 5.6 and 4.8
Old Sailworks Cam 1+1 4.0 and 3.5
I have it all covered. the 4.0 and 3.5 are for the really silly days. Very few days they will be used.
The...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
28th March 2007, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 9
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RE: Starsurfer holes on bottom
The screws that came with the loop are indeed shorter than the footstrap screws but, they are longer than the depth of the holes in the bottom of the board. Are the screws supposed to penetrate the...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
28th March 2007, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,365
RE: Starsurfer holes on bottom
Ellen,
That's a great idea. With that said, I am absolutley petrified to put screws in the bottom of a board. It just doesn't seem right. Does the leash work well if it is screwed into the...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
24th March 2007, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,365
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Forum: Windsurfing School
24th March 2007, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,365
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Forum: Windsurfing School
24th March 2007, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,010
RE: sail for 20-30 mph wind
Ed,
Funny you should suggest the equipe. I took a break from sailing for about 8 years and decided last year that it was long enough. Wondering why? Well, I was on a local lake where my dad...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
23rd March 2007, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,010
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Forum: Windsurfing School
23rd March 2007, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,591
RE: kid board
Ellen,
Given our old, but small arsenal of other boards, do you agree that the Start could be a good family addition? I really like the idea of being able to sail with them on the board and I...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
21st March 2007, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,591
kid board
Okay, I thought I had it figured out with the Starsurfer S, but I am second guessing myself again.
I have two girls, 8 and 11. I want them to have fun windsurfing but I do not want them to...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
19th March 2007, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 1
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Lessons for kids
Ellen,
I live in Boyslton Massachusetts. I have two girls, ages 9 and 11. I would like them to learn how to windsurf this year. I will spend a lot of time at Fogland this year because it has...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
17th March 2007, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,933
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Forum: Windsurfing School
17th March 2007, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,933
RE: Smaller board question
One more thing..........
I also have a 75 liter board. It is a maui project (8'2"" I believe).
Peter
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Forum: Windsurfing School
17th March 2007, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 3
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Smaller board question
Roger,
I currently own a carve 145 and we will purchasing a Starsurfer 117 for the kids/wife/me. What size would you recommend for the next board down in the Kombat line?
Sail Quiver:...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
9th January 2007, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,133
RE: Rigs for Kids
Let me clarify. There is a professional instructor there, Paul from Northwinds I believe, that does an excellent job teaching kids and adults.
Once they learn the basics, I will help them...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
9th January 2007, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,133
RE: Rigs for Kids
Thanks Roger. As usual, you are quite helpful. We actually get down to RI quite a bit. I will probably spend quite a bit of time at Fogland this summer since I will be teaching the girls. It is a...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
9th January 2007, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,133
RE: Rigs for Kids
Hi Roger,
My youngest is probably 65 lbs and the older is closer to 90 lbs. We live in New England, so they will probably sail in winds up to 12 to 15 mph, but as you know, it can blow quite a...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
6th January 2007, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,133
Rigs for Kids
I have two small girls and I am leaning towards getting them a Starsurfer for the summer. I am trying to determine which rigs to get them (they will be 9 and 11). The ezzy two rig package is a...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
26th November 2006, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,563
RE: hucker rigging
Thanks Roger.
Do you think that I should be able to gage where the baten should be above the boom on a RDM as well, or will everything be further back because of the reduced dimater?
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Forum: Windsurfing School
22nd November 2006, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,563
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