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Topic: Rigging the boom end in 3 seconds |
yvanboniec
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:45 am Subject: Rigging the boom end in 3 seconds |
I think this thread can only be understood in a Middle Eastern context.
I am living 30 km away from the nearest fancy bar/restaurant.
Yesterday, I tried to go out but ended up stuck in traffic f ... |
Topic: Rigging the boom end in 3 seconds |
yvanboniec
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Views: 118766
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 12:37 pm Subject: A true Middle East Moment |
No, it is my way or the highway.
I drilled a larger hole and inserted a plastic tube to prevent wear and tear.
I can already tell you are impressed.
Double serving of kebab for everyone if it ... |
Topic: Rigging the boom end in 3 seconds |
yvanboniec
Replies: 82
Views: 118766
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 9:24 am Subject: Rigging the boom end in 3 seconds |
I just had a WTF moment middle-east-style
Everything was going all right with my new rig-the-boom-end in 3 seconds. was able to be the first at sea, and today, just discovered the rope was worn out ... |
Topic: "Super hydrophobic" coating. |
yvanboniec
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:13 pm Subject: Just released |
Just released
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.201304006/abstract |
Topic: Rigging the boom end in 3 seconds |
yvanboniec
Replies: 82
Views: 118766
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:17 am Subject: Yes, Indeed |
I agree with you.
I was thinking about inserting a plastic tube in the hole I drill in the boom to prevent the line from being cut. |
Topic: Rigging the boom end in 3 seconds |
yvanboniec
Replies: 82
Views: 118766
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:20 am Subject: Meanwhile in the Middle-East |
To all my fans in the Middle-East and around the world,
Here is a pic finally (I know the whole forum has been waiting for it) of my boom-end-rigged-in-2-seconds of my 8.2 sqm sail. I forget to tak ... |
Topic: Simple but brilliant tips and tricks |
yvanboniec
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:43 am Subject: Simple but brilliant tips and tricks |
Buy a mast top extension rather than a mast base extension.
It is cheaper and lighter. |
Topic: Rigging the boom end in 3 seconds |
yvanboniec
Replies: 82
Views: 118766
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 3:54 am Subject: Test Day |
I originally did not intend to test it today.
I was planning to test and adjust my new X type 8.2 north sail instead. I bought a bigger sail to windsurf later in the day when temperature are cool ... |
Topic: Rigging the boom end in 3 seconds |
yvanboniec
Replies: 82
Views: 118766
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:41 pm Subject: Clarification |
I put some tape because I wanted to cover the screw which was protuding (it could cut my hand/finger).
It was purely protective. You will probabbly need a protection if you jibe (but I do not).
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Topic: Rigging the boom end in 3 seconds |
yvanboniec
Replies: 82
Views: 118766
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 3:45 pm Subject: Borat Award |
"That hole is going to cut through that outhaul line within one session" This is the most sound comment so far.
I am going to insert a plastic tube to prevent this from happening. I will ... |
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