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Topic: Windsurfing in Texas in June -- Corpus, or ?? |
leonw
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Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:02 pm Subject: Windsurfing in Texas in June -- Corpus, or ?? |
Just a simple correction: The Levee is actually in Texas City, just South of Houston. While we do get good wind into June, I have to say that Bird Island Basin in Corpus Christi will get you more con ... |
Topic: harness lines |
leonw
Replies: 1
Views: 4802
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:56 pm Subject: RE: harness lines |
I believe Gaastra makes adjustables that velcro over the boom w/o removing the tail section. Have big fun....Leon |
Topic: board for chop |
leonw
Replies: 15
Views: 16986
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 11:02 am Subject: RE: board for chop |
Id go with the Mistral Syncro. Im about 200# and have ridden the 116 version quite a bit, while my friend at about 165# is stoked with his 104. We get a lot of chop here (Houston/Galveston, TX) and ... |
Topic: Looking for cheap beginer board |
leonw
Replies: 7
Views: 8870
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 8:16 am Subject: RE: Looking for cheap beginer board |
Welcome your buddy to the greatest sport on Earth. The best bet is to find a local shop and take a lesson. That will save a lot of aggravation and help avoid developing any bad habits early on. They c ... |
Topic: Good 7.5 with 490 Mast? |
leonw
Replies: 5
Views: 7145
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 9:30 am Subject: RE: Good 7.5 with 490 Mast? |
For your size Id look at the 8.0 Retro; youll be amazed how far these sails have come. Its got fantastic low end and is highly tuneable for the upper wind speeds. It fits on a 490 and should work ou ... |
Topic: Newbie looking for gear... |
leonw
Replies: 10
Views: 13686
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 8:14 am Subject: RE: Newbie looking for gear... |
I really have to disagree with the previous poster. The idea of getting on the old style, long but narrow boards will push your learning curve back considerably. Get a lesson on the new gear and forg ... |
Topic: Gaastra Nitro 3 and Bic Techno? |
leonw
Replies: 4
Views: 10010
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2004 10:01 am Subject: RE: Gaastra Nitro 3 and Bic Techno? |
If you want to stick with a Gaastra, the GTX is a great blast around sail. Another great option is the Sailworks Retro. Both can be tuned for a wide range of conditions. The Techno is a fun, easy b ... |
Topic: Windsurfing in DC |
leonw
Replies: 4
Views: 6406
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 10:29 am Subject: RE: Windsurfing in DC |
Thanks for all the great help. Shes headed for GWU and wants to progress in the sport. Its amazing how quickly shes taken to it; truly a natural and making it look easy. Ive been forwarding her vari ... |
Topic: Windsurfing in DC |
leonw
Replies: 1
Views: 3768
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2004 3:11 pm Subject: Windsurfing in DC |
A student of mine is headed for University in DC this fall, and Im trying to find a windsurfing outlet for her. She has really taken to the sport and is doing incredibly well. Shed like to stay with ... |
Topic: Windsurfing in DC |
leonw
Replies: 4
Views: 6406
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2004 3:10 pm Subject: Windsurfing in DC |
Hey folks,
A student of mine is headed for University in DC this fall, and Im trying to find a windsurfing outlet for her. She has really taken to the sport and is doing incredibly well. Shed like ... |
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