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 Topic: MS Mutant 3.8 with extended vario top, or Aerotech Air X 3.7 |
mthompson156
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 Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 12:35 pm Subject: MS Mutant 3.8 with extended vario top, or Aerotech Air X 3.7 |
| Update...used the Air X yesterday for a few hours in good conditions. Best 3.7 I have ever used. So that solves that. |
| Topic: MS Mutant 3.8 with extended vario top, or Aerotech Air X 3.7 |
mthompson156
Replies: 8
Views: 12452
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 8:33 am Subject: MS Mutant 3.8 with extended vario top, or Aerotech Air X 3.7 |
i prefer MORE battens in my smallest sails. allows for more stability in gusty and stormy conditions
That's interesting that you say that, because I was thinking the exact same thing. The winds a ... |
| Topic: MS Mutant 3.8 with extended vario top, or Aerotech Air X 3.7 |
mthompson156
Replies: 8
Views: 12452
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 10:27 am Subject: MS Mutant 3.8 with extended vario top, or Aerotech Air X 3.7 |
Looking at a new 3.8 Maui Sails Mutant. http://www.mauisails.com/sail.php?id=164
Recommended mast (per MS) = 340 with 2cm vario top, 5cm base extension
alternate mast (per MS) = 370 with 31cm var ... |
| Topic: 4 batten sails vs. power wave sails -- early planing |
mthompson156
Replies: 28
Views: 38781
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2016 12:16 pm Subject: 4 batten sails vs. power wave sails -- early planing |
Do you guys find this chart accurate for masts?:
http://www.unifiber.net/2015/mast-selector
Goya and Hot Sails are the same according to that, and not too far from Ezzy. I'm happy with my 4.3 Qu ... |
| Topic: 4 batten sails vs. power wave sails -- early planing |
mthompson156
Replies: 28
Views: 38781
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 9:22 pm Subject: 4 batten sails vs. power wave sails -- early planing |
| Well keep in mind I am not saying I dislike the Phantom itself -- but it is a totally different feel from the Quad, not just on the wave itself but also in things like light-wind jibes. I have had th ... |
| Topic: 4 batten sails vs. power wave sails -- early planing |
mthompson156
Replies: 28
Views: 38781
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 1:59 pm Subject: 4 batten sails vs. power wave sails -- early planing |
| Appreciate the input, pretty much in line with what I was thinking, but good to hear from someone else that has tested both more directly. Thanks. |
| Topic: 4 batten sails vs. power wave sails -- early planing |
mthompson156
Replies: 28
Views: 38781
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 9:02 pm Subject: 4 batten sails vs. power wave sails -- early planing |
| Anyone have any thoughts on how early 4 batten wave sails plane vs. a power wave sail? I currently have a 4.3 Hot Sails Quad, which is awesome, and a 5.0 Aerotech Phantom. The Phantom I use in all sor ... |
| Topic: Resurface Crissy Field Promenade and Reconfigure East Beach |
mthompson156
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 1:22 am Subject: Resurface Crissy Field Promenade and Reconfigure East Beach |
Pretty brutal. If you read the proposal, they mention eliminating parking on the grass except on "overflow" days.
I submitted some comments. I'm sure they will be summarily ignored, b ... |
| Topic: 2016 Exocet Cross 104 -- any changes from last design? |
mthompson156
Replies: 2
Views: 6248
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 2:03 pm Subject: 2016 Exocet Cross 104 -- any changes from last design? |
| Has anyone tried the new Exocet Cross (the light blueish-green color)? Wondering what changes were made from the last design cycle (2014 - the black one). I currently have the 2014/black 104, planes ... |
| Topic: Bay Area Windsurf Video's 2015 |
mthompson156
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 1:31 pm Subject: Bay Area Windsurf Video's 2015 |
| If you lick the lens cover just before sailing that really helps preventing water from clumping up on there and blocking the picture. Don't ask me how or why but it does work. |
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