Is anyone "renting" weed fins for the Endless Summer ?????
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
Endless Summer is Oct 6-8. It seems like they often get good wind by then. Yes, a it can get weedy, a good weed fin sho' do help.
Shell Point Sailboard Club:
...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
I have been there, once. The weeds were so thick i had to sail backwards every 100 ft!!! Then the wind came and we all sat and watched
When in Oct???
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
I will have the invite out in about a week. Also stay tuned to this channel for a downloadable copy. I am glad you're gonna make it Colin. Bring some of them other Shell Point weasels. Dan & I...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
Speaking of course racing, I can't seem to find the N.O.R info for the fall classic. Just wondering the fee for this years event? The whole fin thing is pretty...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
mmmmmm, I love the smell of Marine tex in the morning
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
Speaking of course racing, I can't seem to find the N.O.R info for the fall classic. Just wondering the fee for this years event? The whole fin thing is pretty interesting. I learned alot at last...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
The talk about wether to rail a Formula board or not is all good, but what is missing is WHEN. Same with longboards and using or not using the c/b. This depends on wind!! If you are going up wind...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
Now thats funny, and I thought I was losing my mind at 40. Good thing I can still read contracts, I would hate to lose my access to this site!!
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
20. If you aren't allowed to sign up for internet access.
The description of the Apollo reminded me of an old Windsurf Magazine article. They took a door, took the hinges off, mounted a fin and mastfoot. They then sailed it....
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
The old "door board". Of course, that's what guys have been saying for years about all wide boards, and esp. formula boards, so if that's what they're going to say, why fight it.
Randy...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
I too have been known to take a flying leap... actually quite a few.
Last year was a real blast. I still wonder why this kind of racing died? Wasn't there over a...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
The description of the Apollo reminded me of an old Windsurf Magazine article. They took a door, took the hinges off, mounted a fin and mastfoot. They then sailed it. They said it planed fast but...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
On top of that check out the Apollo, claimed (emphasis on claimed) to plane 2 knots sooner than any formula board.
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
Pretty amazing the sailplane, hanglider connection to windsurfing. If I'm right, Bill H, me, Barrett, Alan, Fred Dey and I think (correct me if I'm wrong) have all...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
Pretty amazing the sailplane, hanglider connection to windsurfing. If I'm right, Bill H, me, Barrett, Alan, Fred Dey and I think (correct me if I'm wrong) have all flown gliders (hanging or...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
I am not sure where I stand on the twinzer fin thing. I own two of them and like them because they are forgiving and easy to sail. A technically sound sailor would be able to get the most out of a...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
9.5 Pacer sails are available, call for prices.
Gene
770-967-0104/404-735-4944
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
I just don't understand how it relates to early planing. I do understand how it gets you upwind but the planing thing just doesn't add up to me.
Alan
...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
Thanks for all the comments. I'll be sailing my $20.00 longboard at the Fall Classic, along with my $15.00 Gaastra 7.2 Racefoil (15 years old?) with the delaminated setion of dacron.
I'll...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
It may not have been Tinho, it may have been from Windsurf Mag. Not sure. I have fought with the big fin issue for a long time and still don't understand it. I just don't understand how it relates...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
I believe it was Tinho that told me to rail boards with big fins. He said if you point your toes slightly you will raise the windward rail, take advantage of the...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
RE: Sails
A local old time longboard racing legend asked me to check on an Aerotech/Exocet Pacer sail as a modern sail for his longboard. They were discussed on Aerotech’s Forum and a...
by Anonymous17 years 8 months ago
I believe it was Tinho that told me to rail boards with big fins. He said if you point your toes slightly you will raise the windward rail, take advantage of the leeward rail and you will change...
Is anyone "renting" weed fins for the Endless Summer ?????
Endless Summer is Oct 6-8. It seems like they often get good wind by then. Yes, a it can get weedy, a good weed fin sho' do help.
Shell Point Sailboard Club:
...
I have been there, once. The weeds were so thick i had to sail backwards every 100 ft!!! Then the wind came and we all sat and watched
When in Oct???
I will have the invite out in about a week. Also stay tuned to this channel for a downloadable copy. I am glad you're gonna make it Colin. Bring some of them other Shell Point weasels. Dan & I...
mmmmmm, I love the smell of Marine tex in the morning
Speaking of course racing, I can't seem to find the N.O.R info for the fall classic. Just wondering the fee for this years event? The whole fin thing is pretty interesting. I learned alot at last...
The talk about wether to rail a Formula board or not is all good, but what is missing is WHEN. Same with longboards and using or not using the c/b. This depends on wind!! If you are going up wind...
Now thats funny, and I thought I was losing my mind at 40. Good thing I can still read contracts, I would hate to lose my access to this site!!
20. If you aren't allowed to sign up for internet access.
...
The old "door board". Of course, that's what guys have been saying for years about all wide boards, and esp. formula boards, so if that's what they're going to say, why fight it.
Randy...
I too have been known to take a flying leap... actually quite a few.
The description of the Apollo reminded me of an old Windsurf Magazine article. They took a door, took the hinges off, mounted a fin and mastfoot. They then sailed it. They said it planed fast but...
On top of that check out the Apollo, claimed (emphasis on claimed) to plane 2 knots sooner than any formula board.
Pretty amazing the sailplane, hanglider connection to windsurfing. If I'm right, Bill H, me, Barrett, Alan, Fred Dey and I think (correct me if I'm wrong) have all flown gliders (hanging or...
I am not sure where I stand on the twinzer fin thing. I own two of them and like them because they are forgiving and easy to sail. A technically sound sailor would be able to get the most out of a...
9.5 Pacer sails are available, call for prices.
Gene
770-967-0104/404-735-4944
Thanks for all the comments. I'll be sailing my $20.00 longboard at the Fall Classic, along with my $15.00 Gaastra 7.2 Racefoil (15 years old?) with the delaminated setion of dacron.
I'll...
It may not have been Tinho, it may have been from Windsurf Mag. Not sure. I have fought with the big fin issue for a long time and still don't understand it. I just don't understand how it relates...
RE: Sails
A local old time longboard racing legend asked me to check on an Aerotech/Exocet Pacer sail as a modern sail for his longboard. They were discussed on Aerotech’s Forum and a...
I believe it was Tinho that told me to rail boards with big fins. He said if you point your toes slightly you will raise the windward rail, take advantage of the leeward rail and you will change...