Forum: Windsurfing School
29th July 2009, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,170
Roger,
I'll try what you said about having...
Roger,
I'll try what you said about having my back heel out on the flat part of the board when planing.
When you crave jibe the Rio where do you put your back foot when you step over for the...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
27th July 2009, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,170
Rio update
Roger,
I'm still enjoying the Large Rio with my new 4.6 Revo for light wind free style. :)
However, with my 8.0 sail in planing conditions I'm finding that the domed deck is not so comfortable....
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Forum: Windsurfing School
27th June 2009, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,225
Roger,
The fin bolts on my Free Formula are...
Roger,
The fin bolts on my Free Formula are different lenghts.
However, the fin bolts that came with the Rio are both 100 mm for the included tuttle fin. So, I cut an extra pair of bolts down...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
23rd June 2009, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,225
Fin Bolts
Roger,
Thanks for the info about the fin bolts. Gary Stone said the Rio takes 85 cm bolts for the deep tuttle fin. Does that sound about what you thought?
I was thinking that I would put the...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
22nd June 2009, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,225
Rio fin bolts
Roger,
I have used the Rio twice now and do really like it.
However, there is an issue with using my deep tuttle fin from my Free Formula. The Rio is advertised as having a deep tuttle fin box...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
17th June 2009, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,225
Roger,
You're right the serial number is on...
Roger,
You're right the serial number is on the bottom of the Rio so please check about the online registration.
I sailed my Rio Large for the first time yesterday with my 8.0 Retro and 4.6...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
16th June 2009, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,225
My new Rio
Roger,
I got my new Large Rio last week and am taking it out for the first time today. I think I'm going to really like it for light wind free style and for windier days too. :)
I tried to go...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
15th April 2009, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,408
Roger,
Thanks for comparing the Start and...
Roger,
Thanks for comparing the Start and Rio. I will go with your opinion that the Rio would be better for all around sailing for me. I was leaning toward it already.
I just got my 2008 4.6...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
14th April 2009, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,408
Roger,
Sounds like you approve of the large...
Roger,
Sounds like you approve of the large Rio for all around sailing.
I have looked at the Start too for light to medium wind. Do you have any thoughts comparing the Start to the Rio?
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Forum: Windsurfing School
14th April 2009, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,701
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Forum: Windsurfing School
9th April 2009, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,408
2009 Large Rio
Roger,
I'm planning on getting a Large Rio in a few weeks. :) I like the Rio cause it's not so short like most other recreational wide boards.
I think it will work well as a replacement for...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
9th April 2009, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,701
6.5 Retro on 490 mast
Roger, Joe and Bruce,
Thanks for the comments. :) I'll try the top of my 490 Powerex on the bottom of my 460 Joystick with the 6.5.
Roger,
Based on your advise I decided against the 6.9...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
29th March 2009, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,701
Roger,
I have cut and pasted some of my post...
Roger,
I have cut and pasted some of my post and your reply from July 08 cause I didn't give you much info to go on today about my 6.5.
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly and talking...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
28th March 2009, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,701
Revo and Retro question
Roger,
I wrote you last summer that my 6.5 Retro doesn't rig too well on my 460 Joystick cause the mast is too soft. There are times when my 8.0 Retro is too big but the 6.5 isn't enough cause the...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
28th March 2009, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 858
Bonaire in Feb
Hi, Ellen,
It was nice talking to you on the water. I hope your shoulder is well now.
Roger,
Pam came and stayed 2 weeks this time. Brian from 4 yrs ago that stayed in the Coco Palm house...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
24th September 2008, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,605
Phantom 320
Roger,
The wind has been light here in central Ohio for the last 6 weeks except for the wind storm we had 10 days ago. So, I'm thinking about getting a new longboard.
I'm looking at the Kona...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
12th August 2008, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,985
Roger,
I posted this 3 or 4 days ago but don't...
Roger,
I posted this 3 or 4 days ago but don't see it today. However, when I hit the Post Reply button it was there at the top. So here it is again using the Post Quick Reply button.
My Powerex...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
9th August 2008, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,985
Hey Guys,
My Powerex 490 mast is about 6...
Hey Guys,
My Powerex 490 mast is about 6 years old and the 460 joystick 4 although I cannot remember the exact years I got them. My Retros are 2004s but the 490 mast is a couple years older.
I...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
2nd August 2008, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,985
Roger, Brian,
I'll check the batton tension...
Roger, Brian,
I'll check the batton tension on my 6.5 next time I rig it. I just got a new 8.0 Retro this morning and will let you know how it rigs on the 490 mast.
Thanks for help and I'll...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
27th July 2008, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,985
Roger,
I checked my 490 Powerex 75 % mast...
Roger,
I checked my 490 Powerex 75 % mast and the IMCS is 29. The 460 Joystick is 25. Both of those masts should work well according to the Sailworks rigging guide.
My sails are 2004s and the...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
26th July 2008, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,985
Roger,
Thank you for writing. I'll try the...
Roger,
Thank you for writing. I'll try the 460 mast on the 8.0.
If 2 masts are the same length and MCS can they still have different stiffnesses in their top halves.
I rig my 5.5 and 10.0...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
24th July 2008, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,985
Retro Tuning
Roger,
I have an 8.0 and a 6.5 Retro that I'm having a little trouble rigging on days when the 8.0 is a too much but the 6.5 isn't enough. I rig the 8.0 on a 75% Powerex mast and the 6.5 on a 75%...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
20th April 2008, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,123
Large Rio & Free Formula 198
Roger,
I'm still sailing my Free Formula 198 and doing well on it in 10 - 20 knots. About the only problem I have is when I use it on light wind days with a 5.5 or 6.5 and work on old school free...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
20th April 2008, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,332
Bonaire is geat
Hi,
As Ellen says Bonaire is wonderful for improving your windsurfing skills. I'm an intermediate 57 old and have gone the last 4 winters. I really like it and stayed 5 weeks this year.
I book...
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Forum: Windsurfing School
12th January 2008, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,292
Mike,
I sail 8.0 and 10.0 Retros on my Free...
Mike,
I sail 8.0 and 10.0 Retros on my Free Formula 198 (90 cm x 280) and I weigh 190 lbs. I often check the wind speed after I get home online with NOAA. It seems like I need about 11 - 12 knots...
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