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Sailboarder
Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Posts: 656
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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outhaul wrote: | Try placing the board just above your forehead rather on the very top of your head. |
I have a Kona, so the top is soft and I use the very top of my head. I think it's better for the neck that way... Whatever way you end up doing it, be very careful not to strain your neck. To be able to take the weight on my hands in case of trouble, i don't move them too far forward when the weight is on my head. If you move them forward, the board will be more stable, but if you need to lift, the board will not be balanced in your hands and will fall back on your head!
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wernerhickey
Joined: 13 Jun 2015 Posts: 76
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 12:36 am Post subject: |
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waterloo - I live in Hobart, we have a "weekender" on an estuarine area, right on the doorstep (accept for the bank!). I will give the head carry a try - never thought that was possible . I did at one stage consider starting a thread on "Why is it so heavy?" - but I guess it is the size.
I have a ute now on permanent standby at home and might travel to some of the older haunts - it's just so convenient sailing off the front of the block hot shower and coffee on tap.
If the general consensus is that the 11'5" board will be at least as fast as the exo Windsup, then I am happy with that. Unfortunately there is no opportunity to try one out prior to buying. Thanks for the contributions to the discussions, jingebritsen, John, I think I have read just about everything you have written on this board - are you still keen on it or have your expectations been exceeded else where?
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jingebritsen
Joined: 21 Aug 2002 Posts: 3371
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:51 am Post subject: |
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free rides well. i think better than the kona one.
nothing different than the original 11'5" carbon. does have thruster fin boxes. original stock fin was way better than that hokey maui whatever wannabe fin.
i fill the thruster boxes with gummy material meant to block those cavities. imagine using a board like this and needing thrusters? ludicrous marketing...
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GURGLETROUSERS
Joined: 30 Dec 2009 Posts: 2643
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:51 am Post subject: |
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Regarding carting heavy longboards up and down extensive low tide beaches, especially with the added weight of paddles strapped on front deck-
I've always found that lifting it overhead by grasping the front straps, one in each hand, to the upside down position resting on shoulders (arched forward head so no weight on neck) and hands holding straps well forward to balance evenly over shoulders the boards weight, the least painful way of covering long distances. If the wind is sideways you can even manage with just one hand in strap, and 'float' the rig alongside with the other hand holding the boom head, saving two seperate long walks.
Of course, those who think longboards are fit only for sniggering at will say why bother? I leave them to their self imposed lack of windsurfing vision!!
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wernerhickey
Joined: 13 Jun 2015 Posts: 76
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Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2015 6:58 am Post subject: |
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Recently heard back from the dealer here in Aus - will not be available till February. I will order one so that I get in on the first batch- will be a long wait! Based on what I have read it will be perfect for my location etc. The tri fin set up does seem a bit odd for a board this length, doubt I will use that feature
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wernerhickey
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Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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Pulled the trigger and paid deposit the other day for a delivery in or around Feb. If anyone feels inclined to paste links to vids of this board in action in this thread - would appreciate it. I have found a few dotted around the place (earlier/same manifested version) in the forums (bit lazy I know). Wishing you all a great New Year.
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Xxwindsurfer
Joined: 17 Feb 2015 Posts: 45
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Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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As an experienced general practice physician with extensive experience related to neck problems, I would strongly advise NOT to carry a 30 lb plus windsurf board on your head!
This is particularly applicable to older windsurfers.
It does not matter if you have done this in the past without a problem, you are inviting disaster.
Any physically active person walking on this earth opposing gravity with a bowling ball (head) on your neck for multiple decades DOES have degenerative disease in their neck, and is at risk for significant injury
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outhaul
Joined: 27 Sep 2011 Posts: 254
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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jingebritsen wrote: | free rides well. i think better than the kona one.
nothing different than the original 11'5" carbon. does have thruster fin boxes. original stock fin was way better than that hokey maui whatever wannabe fin.
i fill the thruster boxes with gummy material meant to block those cavities. imagine using a board like this and needing thrusters? ludicrous marketing... |
Looking at the Exocet PDF the new board comes with two fin setups.
32cm center fin with two 11cm thrusters.
23cm center fin used as a single.
Wouldn't it be the other way, the 23cm with the thrusters and the 32cm used alone?
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jingebritsen
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wernerhickey
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