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 Topic: 1999-2002 Naish 8'5" boards.... |
AfterDarkMark
Replies: 13
Views: 26893
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 Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:19 am Subject: I love my great Naish boards |
I have the orange, red and yellow boards from 1999, and they are great!
When I first moved to the Gorge in '99, I bought a 8'7" yellow flame freeride used from Eddie Patricelli. It had won out o ... |
| Topic: Wetsuit repair |
AfterDarkMark
Replies: 4
Views: 7886
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 4:21 am Subject: wetsuit repair |
| I second Promotion in Hood River. They did a great job on major repairs to my Bare Drysuit. |
| Topic: Sail busted at the seams |
AfterDarkMark
Replies: 27
Views: 32650
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 4:16 am Subject: Carrying rigs on your head |
| I for one have carried sails on my head to and from the water since since my season #1, way back in 1992. Have never noticed a problem with the sail being dented or stressed. But then again, a lot of ... |
| Topic: Oceanside Rescue |
AfterDarkMark
Replies: 27
Views: 53667
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 6:13 am Subject: about what could have happened to Neal |
| So sad, to me it seems like he must have suffered from some sort of medical emergency, perhaps he had a stroke or aneurism or something. Why else would he not have just sailed back if his board and ri ... |
| Topic: Oceanside Shark |
AfterDarkMark
Replies: 4
Views: 12033
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 9:40 pm Subject: Oceanside Shark |
| Yet another uncommon element to the session at Oceanside last Sunday 6-7-15, in addition to wondering about Neal's disappearance, was sighting a great white shark about 40 yards beyond the impact zone ... |
| Topic: Jibed into |
AfterDarkMark
Replies: 11
Views: 18807
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:48 pm Subject: Law Of Attraction |
| Your post starts off with "I always worry about...". And then "it finally happened". In my mind, that is part of your situation. You focused on it too much, and brought it to you ... |
| Topic: US907 |
AfterDarkMark
Replies: 3
Views: 9051
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:23 pm Subject: A Chat with Nathan Mershon |
| We had the treat of Nathan showing up late last Sunday at Oceanside and showing us how it is done! Terrific view from the bluff of great talent in action. Wow. He inspired me to attempt my third round ... |
| Topic: Oceanside Rescue |
AfterDarkMark
Replies: 27
Views: 53667
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:32 pm Subject: Oceanside Rescue |
| It sure is distressing when a fellow windsurfer encounters overwhelming difficulties - my best wishes and my prayers go out to Neal for healing and a full recovery! I was also windsurfing at Oceansi ... |
| Topic: Homeless in Hood River |
AfterDarkMark
Replies: 11
Views: 27790
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:31 am Subject: Homeless in Hood River |
| SurfAlex - first off, good luck and best wishes to you and your family. I hope things work out how you want it, and your Dream can be reality. Your post brought back some bittersweet memories of whe ... |
| Topic: Rig seperation at Arlington/Roosevelt |
AfterDarkMark
Replies: 15
Views: 22565
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 4:50 pm Subject: Rig seperation at Arlington/Roosevelt |
I'll add another thought: I would never ever have caught up with my board on either instance had I been wearing a "life" vest.
I won't comment on whether these personal flotation/ flak ... |
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