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JFR007
Joined: 30 May 2008 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 3:21 pm Post subject: Shop recommendations for Bay Area? |
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Hi guys,
I'm from Sweden and coming over to San Fransisco in July. I will not bring sails and masts. I was looking for shops to buy gear in. What are your recommendations for modern larger shops? I will be looking for new North Warps (sold out here) or similar. Many thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Jones |
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pascal.bronniman
Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 9
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 3:33 pm Post subject: Shops in SFO area |
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Hi Jones,
there are 3 shops that I can recommend:
- Airwave, they carry Goya boards and sails
- Boardsports school - they carry Quatro boards
- Davenport surf & sail - they carry Quatro boards as well
Aloha,
Pascal |
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andydavis
Joined: 11 Apr 1999 Posts: 319 Location: Point Isabel
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 3:40 pm Post subject: stores |
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how 'bout Helm in San Mateo and Kite Wind Surf in Alameda |
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kevinkan
Joined: 07 Jun 2001 Posts: 1661 Location: San Francisco
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Jones,
We'll see you when you get here. Looks like you're a racer. As you may know, we have a pretty famous local shaper, Mike Zajicek, who shapes great formula and slalom boards.
Shops:
Me: Sunset Sailboards in San Francisco
Delta Windsurf Company in Rio Vista
Boardsports School in Coyote Point and Alameda
Kite Wind Surf in Alameda
Helm Sports in San Mateo
You may also want to check out this site if you're a racer: www.calcupevents.com
You can buy Hansen Sails and Mike's Lab boards here as well as browse the local racing scene.
No shops really stock race sails here in the Bay Area. Most shops will be able to special order for you, or you can buy second hand sails from local racers if you don't need the latest sails.
Shoot me an email or PM, and I can put you in touch w/ someone from the racing community directly.
kev _________________ Kevin Kan
Sunset Sailboards, San Francisco CA
http://www.sunsetsailboards.com
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mac
Joined: 07 Mar 1999 Posts: 17744 Location: Berkeley, California
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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I have a 2007 Mike's Lab, and a 2007 North 10.0, so witha mast and a boom you are set. |
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chibichibi
Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 275
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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hey kevin - when is your Sunset Sailboards online store going live? |
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swchandler
Joined: 08 Nov 1993 Posts: 10588
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Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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kevinkan,
I've been a long time customer for Mike's Lab boards (Mike Zajicek) and Hansen Sails/previously Windwing Sails prior to 2006 (Bill Hansen). These guys are some of the best in the business from my viewpoint. Thanks for mentioning them here. I can only say positive things about these guys. Although they're not as well known on the international scene, especially with all the focus on high volume producers on the international scheme of things, you're really getting the creme of the crop in my mind. |
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JFR007
Joined: 30 May 2008 Posts: 2
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 3:45 am Post subject: Thanks |
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This is great stuff and Calcup series looks nice. I might make it to the event in July.
Hansen might do it (but my concern would be lead-times [are those in stock since included in online shopping] and stability in smaller sizes with three cams, but I'll take those issues directly with them.) I know they are good (but truly rare in Europe) in formula sizes.
Kevin, I will drop you a memo on other matters.
thanks again and be safe out there - summer is here and wind is pickin up
Cheers, Jones |
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