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PeconicPuffin
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| iggy wrote: | jingebritsen wrote:
"Super rockery stuff from paradise usually cannot offer the planing power nor top end that we plebeians need."
-That's why I'm leaning towards the Real World Wave.
And Michael, as I recall, you own (owned) a Naish 8'11" like I did, when I switched to the jp FSW 98 I never looked back.
Don |
Same here, though I have the JP FSW 93, not the 98 (that's pretty close!) That was a great board in its day. Though I also had the 8'5".
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isobars
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: Newer v. Older Style Wave/BJ Boards |
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| iggy wrote: | | East coast US mostly onshore conditions, with some b&j also when there's no waves. The Naish turns on a dime...What are the differences between the two styles, thoughts appreciated. |
Excellent and informative insights so far, but let me add this idea: if you love that Naish, why replace it? It's paid for and it works. I'd be tempted to buy something a little different, to broaden my quiver's performance rather than just changing it. Two boards different in size, handling, speed, etc. will give you performance options -- and a backup -- one board won't. I'd hate to have only one board choice for all my 6.0-and-down sailing, particularly for two different kinds of sailing. If you find that one board gets used almost all the time, THEN sell the other one.
Of course, the trap to avoid is compromising too much on the new board; no point buying one too far away from your "sailing center".
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jingebritsen
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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| I used to sail the 8'11" extensively with sails up to 7.5, years ago. I've gotten on one at odd moments since and it felt like a railroad tie from the width perspective. They have a rough ride too, which I never noticed way back when.... I'd say move on to something more modern with the caveats and warnings I've mentioned b4. |
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donwh
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| Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:58 am Post subject: |
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isobars wrote:
"if you love that Naish, why replace it? It's paid for and it works. I'd be tempted to buy something a little different,"
Well, the board has seen the Gooseberry Island seawall numerous times, and after my many repairs it weighs a bit more than it used to. I will keep it and use it if necessary.
Plus I'm looking forward to trying something new. Isn't that what tax returns are for?  |
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isobars
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| Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:17 am Post subject: |
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| iggy wrote: | | Well, the board has seen the Gooseberry Island seawall numerous times, and after my many repairs it weighs a bit more than it used to. I will keep it and use it if necessary. |
There ya go. At some point most boards deserve retirement.
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isobars
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| Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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Nice clocks.
But what really caught my attention was this sentence:
"The number one reason I moved to [wherever] was for windsurfing."
Smart man. Most jobs can be relocated much more easily than any windy venue can be.
Mike \m/ |
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