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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
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Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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All ya gotta do is cram enough helium in there to make it weightless. |
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cgoudie1
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 2599 Location: Killer Sturgeon Cove
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Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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Bigger jumps and earlier planing also, but I'd describe it as
buoyant rather than weightless ;*)
If you designed the thing with the appropriate surface tension, and
pressure, in a collapsible hull, you could probably suck the thing down
into a small cube that would fit in your motorcycle side bags for transport.
Gonna need a pretty high pressure pump though. ;*)
-Craig
isobars wrote: | All ya gotta do is cram enough helium in there to make it weightless. |
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NOVAAN
Joined: 28 Sep 1994 Posts: 1548
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Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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Try the Tabou Rocket 95. Narrow by todays standards. Smooth and fast. |
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loopless
Joined: 30 Jun 1997 Posts: 426
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Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 10:02 am Post subject: |
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Don't neglect the effect of the foot pads on giving a smooth ride. Back in the day these were just thin pads stuck on the board. If you look at , say an RRD made in the last 10 years, there are depressions in the board for the pads making them quite thick and cushy under heel. |
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Waterat Pat
Joined: 10 Apr 2000 Posts: 192
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Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 8:38 am Post subject: |
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Andrew you are right on in emphasizing foot pads. I have an Exocet board with their double density pads which have a depression molded into the board with softer foam underneath and tougher foam on top. It is the most comfortable board I have ever ridden. The only problem is it makes you want to throw big airs which usually leads to broken boards. |
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noshuzbluz
Joined: 18 May 2000 Posts: 791
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
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Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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Now consider using the double density version, then adding additional padding beneath your heels, on a hull designed to ride smoothly in the first place. It almost makes big chop fun. |
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noshuzbluz
Joined: 18 May 2000 Posts: 791
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Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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Although Brian's (Open Ocean Boards) stock pads are really comfy from the same maker, this is the deluxo setup if you're looking for the ultimate comfort level. Throw in the back kick tail pad that I had Brian add on all my OO's and it's REALLY nice for a locked in feel and upwind performance. _________________ The Time a Person Spends Windsurfing is not Deducted from their Lifespan...
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isobars
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Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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I second that emotion. Kicktails really lock that back heel in the grove when driving upwind in chop, and are easy to add on top of or beneath an existing pad. |
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