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Forum: Ask Our Team 23rd May 2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 397
Posted By mikerb
The 107 has an enormous range provided you change...

The 107 has an enormous range provided you change fin. I often sail it with a 6.4 and have sailed it a couple of time with 6m. It also handles a 7.8 well...................I am talking about freerace...
Forum: Free Forum 23rd May 2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 394
Posted By mikerb
Trim the 117

I sail the 133 but have experienced the same issues when I first started using the board. It is true that all of the variables ( mast foot position, harness line position, sail trim, boom height)...
Forum: Ask Our Team 3rd September 2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,947
Posted By mikerb
Is 107 2012...Love it!

I finally made the leap from freerace boards to full on slalom in the form of a wood IS 107 2012......saw no reason to wait for the 2013. First session was with a 7m Tush Lightning and 39cm Select...
Forum: Ask Our Team 9th February 2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,479
Posted By mikerb
sounds like you have already made up your mind! I...

sounds like you have already made up your mind! I have the 2009 133 and weigh 78kilos. I find a 7.8 a perfect match with a 8.5 as an option if the wind is a bit lighter. I use a 48cm fin with the 7.8...
Forum: Ask Our Team 9th February 2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 459
Posted By mikerb
Hi...not a team member but if it helps.........If...

Hi...not a team member but if it helps.........If your weight is going through your back leg it is trying to compensate for effort from the back of the sail. In other words the centre of effort of...
Forum: Ask Our Team 28th September 2011, 01:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By mikerb
Remi, yes I am aware of that but I could find...

Remi,
yes I am aware of that but I could find no shops in the UK that had stock and tushingham the importer also had no stock. I have been contacted today however by a Starboard dealer called Blue...
Forum: Kevin`s Corner 27th September 2011, 04:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,251
Posted By mikerb
Hi mate, I am the same height and just a little...

Hi mate,
I am the same height and just a little heavier than you. In those sort of winds and especially if the water is relatively flat I would be using the higher volume board which would get up on...
Forum: Free Forum 27th September 2011, 03:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,629
Posted By mikerb
Blisters are caused by a constant rubbing of the...

Blisters are caused by a constant rubbing of the skin as opposed to calouses which are areas of skin that thicken in response to constant pressure. If you are getting blisters you must be allowing...
Forum: Ask Our Team 27th September 2011, 03:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By mikerb
Supplies of PT Screws

Starboard must be aware that the M6 x28mm footstrap screws used in 2008 boards are not man enough for the job and regularly work loose...then rip out destroying the thread in the plug. There is a...
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