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Forum: Ask Our Team 27th March 2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,369
Posted By joe_windsurfer
i too am a heavyweight at 98 kilos my sails...

i too am a heavyweight at 98 kilos
my sails are MauiSails TR race 10-oh and 8.4 that i would use with such a board
so, you guys are saying a 127 iSonic would work for me ??
and even up to 25...
Forum: Ask Our Team 17th February 2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,146
Posted By joe_windsurfer
you mean UltraSonic ? for me on a wide board...

you mean UltraSonic ?

for me on a wide board - head downwind to plane earlier
some people pump, i only try three or four - no more
some people like Roger suggested i move the sail back
now my...
Forum: Ask Our Team 3rd January 2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,022
Posted By joe_windsurfer
Coachg: Sounds like you have got the winds ...

Coachg:

Sounds like you have got the winds
And bigger lakes
Now to get the right combo for you :-)
I like the FU 141 idea :-) or iSonic :-)

Let us know what you decide and how well it works...
Forum: Ask Our Team 3rd January 2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,022
Posted By joe_windsurfer
i started on a lake at the in-law chalet it is...

i started on a lake at the in-law chalet
it is about 350 meters wide at the widest part, butt is more of a long lake = Lac Long
longboards suit this lake well - with light and holey winds
the BIC...
Forum: Free Forum 13th September 2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 914
Posted By joe_windsurfer
thanks Roger there is always the ideal :-) ...

thanks Roger
there is always the ideal :-)
the poor man's setup has to work for me
the rest goes in my quiver :-)

for children i use the Mistral Aquaglide
Forum: Free Forum 12th September 2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 914
Posted By joe_windsurfer
women AND men seem to prefer a sail around 4.x at...

women AND men seem to prefer a sail around 4.x at the very beginning
these seem to be available at reasonable prices used
personally even use old epoxy mast cut to size :-)
NOT about performance...
Forum: Ask Our Team 27th August 2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 555
Posted By joe_windsurfer
Hey: Donut have the GO 171, butt a similiar...

Hey:

Donut have the GO 171, butt a similiar board and weigh more than you
For me a board of this size is good to about 20 knots which is ~ 20 mph
After that - as you said, the chop starts
Above...
Forum: Ask Our Team 8th August 2012, 10:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 540
Posted By joe_windsurfer
George rides a Severne Gator 9-oh on his Carve...

George rides a Severne Gator 9-oh on his Carve 122 in light winds at OKA.
He is about 80 kilos and says this is his favourite sail and combo for light winds.
Says his next Severne will be a Gator...
Forum: Free Forum 25th June 2012, 06:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 465
Posted By joe_windsurfer
Perhaps on a chosen day, the whole world of...

Perhaps on a chosen day, the whole world of windsurfers should go out on the water and through our energy blast Mr. Drake's spirit around the universe in a magnificent burst of colours ??
Thanks for...
Forum: Free Forum 9th May 2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By joe_windsurfer
posted on the Fanatic forum as well they are...

posted on the Fanatic forum as well
they are saying the BAT is too small for heavy weights in lite winds - including uphauling
the CAT is recommended ...

so, RIO L, Viper 85, etc ...or perhaps...
Forum: Free Forum 7th May 2012, 12:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By joe_windsurfer
Although Robert has said that he wants to uphaul...

Although Robert has said that he wants to uphaul and at 225 one can uphaul a 130 liter board, the issue seems to be the lighter winds. Roger seems to know the area well and knows newbies better than...
Forum: Ask Our Team 3rd April 2012, 12:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,889
Posted By joe_windsurfer
here's one for ya ... does the Futura 111...

here's one for ya ...

does the Futura 111 handle a free-race sail/2 cams in an 8-oh ??
if so, why get another board
boards are $$$

happy sailing
Forum: Ask Our Team 16th March 2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,893
Posted By joe_windsurfer
merci Jean-Marc does a 70 cm carbon...

merci Jean-Marc

does a 70 cm carbon centreboard count as a long fin ? :)
Forum: Ask Our Team 16th March 2012, 12:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,893
Posted By joe_windsurfer
you light weights make me sick :o at 100+...

you light weights make me sick :o

at 100+ kilos i would need a sheet of plywood to try and plane in 6 knots :-)
i am happy to get going with my MS TR-4 10-oh and Fanatic Cat longboard in 8 knots...
Forum: Ask Our Team 15th March 2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,893
Posted By joe_windsurfer
planing in 11 knots down to 8-9 knots on the US...

planing in 11 knots down to 8-9 knots on the US 147
gain of 2 to 3 knots and probably unsteady winds
also, add a large sail with cambers, high carbon mast and perhaps carbon boom
brand new -...
Forum: Free Forum 14th March 2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 755
Posted By joe_windsurfer
as i am also a heavyweight @ 100 kilos/220...

as i am also a heavyweight @ 100 kilos/220 pounds, and sail in lighter winds - like 10 to 15 mph, i suggest a bigger floatier board like a 145 or even a 160 liter board. Now i use a racier longboard...
Forum: Ask Our Team 14th March 2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,893
Posted By joe_windsurfer
you are a lite person at 60 kilos butt to...

you are a lite person at 60 kilos
butt to "sail" in 6 knots ??
i have a racy longboard and usually donut go unless winds are around 10 knots
so, in my book , you are covered :)
Forum: Windsurfing School 14th February 2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,391
Posted By joe_windsurfer
SUP, Phantom or GO ?

Since the introduction of the SUP - does Roger still recommend the bigger Phantom over the GO for heavyweights on lakes and light winds ?? or SUP first ??
Forum: Ask Our Team 12th February 2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,611
Posted By joe_windsurfer
geez louise ...:-) sounds like you just got...

geez louise ...:-)

sounds like you just got the 94
now you are so excited you are ready for more ??
you sound like me - i call it "stop the shop"
take a breather and evaluate what you got,...
Forum: Free Forum 11th February 2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By joe_windsurfer
personally do NOT have a GO however ... i am...

personally do NOT have a GO
however ...
i am about the same weight and use a 10-oh
if winds are not steady enough, even the 10-0h can be awkward

the 85 cm has a tail or OFO that would suffice...
Forum: Ask Our Team 25th January 2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By joe_windsurfer
OP costazzz take a look at some of the pics...

OP costazzz

take a look at some of the pics that pfaffi posted in another post
beautiful 12 m REFLEX III
a sail like that is made to very precise specs - not sure i would play like that with a...
Forum: Free Forum 25th January 2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By joe_windsurfer
using google translator :D left "as is", butt one...

using google translator :D left "as is", butt one does get the gist of it

Hello,
Hopefully I can help, I have a candle Gaastra Neutron 10.5 and used it with a Gaastra mast 100 of 520 which is...
Forum: Ask Our Team 23rd January 2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,358
Posted By joe_windsurfer
i am a heavyweight, butt not a warrior like...

i am a heavyweight, butt not a warrior like yourself :)
have seen plenty of discussion on spinout, butt again never really had to apply it
here is an example:...
Forum: Ask Our Team 22nd January 2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By joe_windsurfer
from 7 knots up until what wind speed ?? when...

from 7 knots up until what wind speed ??
when does such a sail become "unmanage-able" ??/overpowered

hellova board too - wow wow and wow
when you have a video - we would all love to see it...
Forum: Ask Our Team 22nd January 2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By joe_windsurfer
that is one mofo of a sail !!! giant sail -...

that is one mofo of a sail !!!
giant sail - severne hardtop with 5 cams - better be 550 Severne or MS 100 % !!!
not sure 75% would do it !!
looks nice, butt is the leach tighter than normal ??...
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