Author |
Message |
Topic: Marine radio recommendation? |
windswell
Replies: 2
Views: 16951
|
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 11:53 am Subject: Marine radio recommendation? |
I'm not sure if this method still works, but 4 years ago I used an out-of-service Motorola phone in a thin waterproof bag. At that time, a cell phone with a working battery can call 911, no contract r ... |
Topic: Keeping sunglasses clear in salt water |
windswell
Replies: 8
Views: 29700
|
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 10:27 am Subject: Keeping sunglasses clear in salt water |
That's interesting. I did not know that seals carried a tiny bottle of dish soap to wash their oysters. Any particular brand? |
Topic: comfy waist harness with no side pressure? |
windswell
Replies: 3
Views: 18827
|
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:10 am Subject: comfy waist harness with no side pressure? |
and some harnesses don't allow a wider spreader bar.
I also find that a sliding spreader bar helps as the load shifts from one tack to another. |
Topic: Ezzy Customer Service... WOW ! |
windswell
Replies: 3
Views: 7937
|
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:58 am Subject: Ezzy Customer Service... WOW ! |
I elbow punched an 11 inch tear in my 5.8 Ezzy Tiger on a fall in surf. Amazingly, the tear didn't spread on my 3 minute sail back to the beach. Yesterday I emailed info@ezzy.com with my plan to make ... |
Topic: Video: windsurfing vs. kitesurfing injuries |
windswell
Replies: 13
Views: 25081
|
Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 10:24 am Subject: Video: windsurfing vs. kitesurfing injuries |
There's a huge difference between death BY(aka "because of") windsurfing and death WHILE windsurfing(heart attack, barge, etc). I know I'm much more careful now on the extreme days. At 72, I ... |
Topic: Mount a seat onto a big board for double-bladed paddling? |
windswell
Replies: 31
Views: 40520
|
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 10:14 am Subject: Waveski or an inflatable kayak or coroplast kayak |
I do a lot of waveski surfing (see waveski.com) and open-water sliding seat rowing and open water sit-on-top long kayaks. I've mounted a plastic bucket seat to my 32 pound, 12'6" Mistral Superli ... |
Topic: Mast sections separating at ferrule |
windswell
Replies: 22
Views: 34795
|
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:04 am Subject: Mast sections separating at ferrule |
I've been windsurfing for 35+ years, so this is embarrassing to even ask. OTOH, I'm 72 so maybe I forgot. Occasionally, as I downhaul(4.2 to 6.5) I notice that the clew isn't as close to the cleat as ... |
Topic: Rockin' day at Horseneck after the storm |
windswell
Replies: 1
Views: 24684
|
Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:03 am Subject: Rockin' day at Horseneck after the storm |
Isaias day was downright dangerous gusty (20-59) at Horseneck and we didn't want to endanger rescue crews should we break down (body or gear) while sailing. And we're old and take longer to heal.
B ... |
Topic: windsup users - is it me or the equipment? |
windswell
Replies: 21
Views: 56351
|
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:51 am Subject: Mast Base pressure and lessons |
As Isobar said, a lesson or two would rocket you ahead of just trying it yourself.
Since you're on a long-board, advice from a long-board sailor would help more than short-boarders. In either case, ... |
Topic: east coast sail repair |
windswell
Replies: 26
Views: 107129
|
Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:58 am Subject: Sail Repair on Cape Cod |
Nina Schweikardt has a professional machine and did a great job repairing my sail over a year ago. Try contacting her or Peter Richterich. |
|