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Topic: Tack |
philodog
Replies: 53
Views: 14021
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:31 pm Subject: Tack |
Tacking doesn't need a reason or a specific situation to learn how to do them. It's another skill to master just for the sake of mastering it. I like getting better at sailing, improving my skills. Ot ... |
Topic: The Gorge is not your toilet. Or universal dump for plastic. |
philodog
Replies: 16
Views: 12999
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2020 12:58 pm Subject: The Gorge is not your toilet. Or universal dump for plastic. |
I got a bigger problem with TP than poop. Poop dries up and disappears after a while. TP sticks around for years. Keep a lighter in your TP bag and burn it on site or if there's fire danger just bag i ... |
Topic: light-wind water start |
philodog
Replies: 16
Views: 16957
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:33 am Subject: light-wind water start |
An easier way to do it (and works in even lighter wind) as taught by Andy Brandt - Once you are grabbing the foot of the sail and the mast flip the board over towards you so the leeward rail is up ag ... |
Topic: Advice for planing through lulls? |
philodog
Replies: 34
Views: 46633
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 5:16 pm Subject: Advice for planing through lulls? |
"A quick side note that formulas and freestyle boards cruise through pulls like they don't even exist. While under sized wave boards tend to come to a complete stop no matter how much one jiggles ... |
Topic: Why are there no porta potties at the Wall this year? |
philodog
Replies: 6
Views: 17389
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:17 am Subject: Why are there no porta potties at the Wall this year? |
Who supplied the porta potties in years past? Army Corps, CGWA? It's nasty in the bushes. |
Topic: Boom regripping service in HR? |
philodog
Replies: 10
Views: 30144
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2020 2:43 pm Subject: Boom regripping service in HR? |
Just go to WIndance. He works out of there. |
Topic: Boom regripping service in HR? |
philodog
Replies: 10
Views: 30144
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:00 pm Subject: Boom regripping service in HR? |
FYI I got a cork regrip from JP. A little more expensive and a little rougher grip but much more durable. With all the rocky launches around here I'll never go back to the soft stuff. |
Topic: Rock Creek, locals (97040) only! |
philodog
Replies: 80
Views: 51201
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Mon May 25, 2020 4:11 pm Subject: Rock Creek, locals (97040) only! |
#1 Because it is written on a piece of paper and posted does not make it a legitimate law.
#2 Even if it is a legitimate law it is completely unenforceable based on the hodgepodge of ownership. No de ... |
Topic: Rock Creek, locals (97040) only! |
philodog
Replies: 80
Views: 51201
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Mon May 25, 2020 10:15 am Subject: Rock Creek, locals (97040) only! |
Hey Biff
What law are you talking about? Even if the city passed a law it doesn't own any part of the beach or launch area (check the Wasco County GIS map), just the parking lot, which is closed to ... |
Topic: Lots of neoprene for sale at Sept 28 swap meet |
philodog
Replies: 10
Views: 29030
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 11:58 am Subject: Lots of neoprene for sale at Sept 28 swap meet |
Is it because the rubber seam sealer is cracking? I had that happen on a brand new Psycho, they replaced it no problem. |
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