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dcharlton
Joined: 24 Apr 2002 Posts: 414
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 11:07 am Post subject: |
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Darn it!!! I SUP foil and now I HAVE to torment myself on buying another toy, this sport really should come with a warning label!
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joethewindsufa
Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 1190 Location: Montréal
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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someone mentioned riding with no harness and arm fatigue
i get the feeling that foiling is similar to when i windsurf on the ice
there is so little resistance that there is no need to use the harness
sail is smaller and no resistance
i think if i start foiling i will definitely be without a harness !!
was looking at the kitewing years ago
but some of these toys are just just too $$$
oh well - i will wait until the market is saturated |
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wynsurfer
Joined: 24 Aug 2007 Posts: 940
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 9:09 am Post subject: |
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techno900 wrote: | Looks like a leash on his left wrist. |
Yes! It attaches to the center of the leading edge. Attachment point is that button you see between the I and S. Dropping the wing, it will turn upside down and float effortlessly. Not a danger in any way.
I do think this looks like fun and would love to try it!
One of the things I don't like about kites is that you are tethered directly to the kite with the harness. A lot can go wrong....... |
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manuel
Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 1158
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:24 am Post subject: |
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Somebody mentioned anything about wind shadow or if the wind just drops? Why not push the dirt windsurfing sport instead?
ANYONE could do it, almost anywhere. _________________ *NEW* - Manu's Windsurfing Blog, The STORE! |
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5329 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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Or you could RUN.
HIKE
BIKE |
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snapster
Joined: 02 Feb 2008 Posts: 22
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Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like a really fun, simple beach toy. I love the idea. Probably great to bring to a beach if you feel like having the wind tow you around on a SUP, but don't feel like bringing the mast, boom, sail, etc.. I'll certainly be tempted to get one whenever they go on sale. |
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coachg
Joined: 10 Sep 2000 Posts: 3550
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cgoudie1
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 2599 Location: Killer Sturgeon Cove
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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Somehow though, a foil board just doesn't scream simplicity to me, and
I got the impression SUP wasn't all that fun.
-Craig
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coachg
Joined: 10 Sep 2000 Posts: 3550
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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cgoudie1 wrote: |
I got the impression SUP wasn't all that fun.
-Craig
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as is the definition of fun. I get the impression this is designed for SUP people who sometimes have to struggle with wind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQgJupaQubU
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cgoudie1
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 2599 Location: Killer Sturgeon Cove
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Posted: Fri May 24, 2019 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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I guess you can't call it SUP anymore (I mean where is your paddle).
It's more like SUK (yuk yuk) ;*)
-Craig
coachg wrote: | cgoudie1 wrote: |
I got the impression SUP wasn't all that fun.
-Craig
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as is the definition of fun. I get the impression this is designed for SUP people who sometimes have to struggle with wind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQgJupaQubU
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