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13th March 2007, 01:49 AM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
Peter
Thanks - it is great to get your view
But what fin were you using on the Apollo?
And what was the fin on the 161?
I think this is important information when making a comparison.
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5th March 2007, 03:44 PM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
Some more photos as promised
http://www.windsurf.me.uk/cpg133/albums/userpics/normal_Batman_Supermanlo.JPG
http://www.windsurf.me.uk/cpg133/albums/userpics/normal_Batman_Superman2_loJPG.jpg
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5th March 2007, 03:38 AM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
There appears to be some confusion between the wind speed required to plane and planing speed. I don’t mean to be patronising but it is clear some education is necessary. (Some poor soul is bound...
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4th March 2007, 06:53 PM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
Previous posts refer
Stock Drake fins (SB 160 70cm Apollo 75cm)
In non-planing conditions the Apollo sailed closer to the wind (I suspect this was due to a combination of its greater waterline...
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4th March 2007, 01:37 AM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
The wind was good for testing the Apollo today. Average 10-12 mph initially (more in the gusts) dropping off to 8-10 mph later.
I rigged Neil Pryde RSs 9.8 and 11.6.
Over 4 hours of testing...
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1st March 2007, 04:40 PM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
It would appear that news travels fast!
Perhaps Starboard needs an Italian forum
http://www.windsurf-roma.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=184&Itemid=59
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28th February 2007, 01:54 AM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
Wind is looking good for Saturday - 8mph (7knots). Should be out on the 11.6 but perhaps even the 12.5 if its not too gusty
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27th February 2007, 06:45 PM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
Regarding the damage to my Apollo the UK distributor Tushingham were very decent about it and gave a significant discount that should more than cover any repair costs which would be necessary to make...
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27th February 2007, 03:47 PM
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RE: Apollo
Guest
If you had read the whole thread you would have seen that I stated
And your contribution is?
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27th February 2007, 01:42 PM
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RE: Apollo
And another
http://www.windsurf.me.uk/cpg133/albums/userpics/normal_Apollo.JPG
http://www.windsurf.me.uk/cpg133/albums/userpics/10028/normal_P1000235.JPG...
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27th February 2007, 01:37 PM
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RE: Apollo
dear guest
perhaps you should read the thread
here is a 'relevant' post!
Posted on 21-02-2007 18:06
Today I tested the Apollo against my SB 160. I have sold my beloved X-186 but have...
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22nd February 2007, 03:38 AM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
The sail range of both boards is quoted as 7.5 to 12.5.
They were both planing with a 9. I doubt I will find anything else significant with a larger sail other than the Apollo's nose will sink...
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22nd February 2007, 01:06 AM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
Today I tested the Apollo against my SB 160. I have sold my beloved X-186 but have sailed that for such a long time I think I can make a comparison from memory.
Boards: SB 160 with stock Drake...
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17th February 2007, 05:58 PM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
Thanks Guest!
I am fairly sure who you are as this picture has also appeared in the gallery of windsurf.me.uk. and access to such photos is strictly limited. I doubt it is a sponsor so "family"...
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16th February 2007, 03:53 PM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
An interesting comment by "Guest" but one I am unable to agree with as yet. I speak with some experience as the x-186 pictured in my post above is a 2002 board. It is wood like the Apollo and my 160....
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16th February 2007, 12:07 AM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
Well I went out today with every intention of trying the Apollo Vs the 160 vs the x-186. Never let it be said that I ever complain about too much wind but when I arrived at the lake it was blowing...
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15th February 2007, 04:46 AM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
It would appear the 2nd lot of pics didn't make it to the windsurf.me.uk blog but Phill very kindly told me how to upload these images so here goes...
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14th February 2007, 10:49 PM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
I am posting some more pictures of the Apollo on the blog page of www.windsurf.me.uk. I would put them on this forum if I knew how.
These compare the rear, side and front views of all 3 boards....
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14th February 2007, 03:21 PM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
Steve C wrote Maybe Hugh Jarmes could offer some input here through a comparison between his 160 and the Apollo. Of course, in this type of comparison, the position of the mast track relative to the...
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14th February 2007, 01:34 AM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
The Apollo has landed! I collected it from my dealer today. Unfortunately, it arrived in not quite the perfect condition I had hoped. A small imperfection has marred what looks like a fantastic...
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9th February 2007, 04:08 PM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
Very interesting
I had planned to do similar comparative photos (as per my last post)
On the face of it the Apollo is noticeably wider in the tail than the 161. (the 161 doesn't seem very...
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5th February 2007, 08:27 PM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
Have just heard from the importer that the Apollo will not be here until 13th Feb. With any luck, by then the weather may have improved a little.
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4th February 2007, 03:19 PM
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RE: Anybody try the Apollo Yet?
I will be getting my new Apollo next week.
I hope to be trying it out as soon as possible but it is currently pretty cold and windless in the UK
Nevertheless as soon as there is enough wind and...
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Forum: Ask Our Team
29th December 2006, 07:56 PM
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Apollo Availability
Does anyone know when the Apollo will be available in the UK and what the lead time from order to delivery is likely to be?
Thanks
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4th December 2006, 10:15 PM
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