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LakeSurf
Joined: 01 Jul 2015 Posts: 81
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 9:43 pm Post subject: Any iWindSups worth it? |
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I hardly ever get to windsurf (I'm a beginner in an area with not a lot of wind and busy with work and family stuff) but am considering getting an inflatable WindSUP. I've paddled a Red 12'6" board before and was quite impressed. The reason I would go inflatable is for plane trips where I plan to just SUP, easy transport to the coast and easier storage.
Anyway, any recommendations or should I wait a couple years until the technology progresses more? |
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grantmac017
Joined: 04 Aug 2016 Posts: 946
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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Nothing gets you time on the water in lighter wind like a proper longboard. They are also very interesting to sail if you like getting places and offer a lot of challenge.
I don't think an I SUP offers the same room for growth or challenge. |
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boardsurfr
Joined: 23 Aug 2001 Posts: 1266
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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:50 am Post subject: |
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I have sailed inflatable windSUPs from different brands. They all were fine for just puttering or cruising around a bit. One had foot straps and supposedly planes, but the fin was a big limitation (small in a taped-on fin box), so I would not want to use it in planing conditions. Quite different from "solid" longboards, which are lots of fun in light wind and when the wind picks up.
That said, I think inflatables can be a good choice for getting time on the water in light wind and when traveling, and for a bit of facility fun - giving young kids a ride, or having them try sailing themselves. If your kids develop interest, you may even want to consider an inflatable rig - just for the fun and "they can't get hurt" factor, not for performance. |
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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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joethewindsufa
Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 1190 Location: Montréal
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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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how come we do not see more like this idea ?
stiff base - and fitting into a bag
inflatable top
https://vimeo.com/206374078 |
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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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LUCARO
Joined: 07 Dec 1997 Posts: 661
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 1:39 am Post subject: |
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joethewindsufa wrote: | how come we do not see more like this idea ?
stiff base - and fitting into a bag
inflatable top
https://vimeo.com/206374078 |
I know that guy. Rented gear from him in Italy a few summers ago |
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joethewindsufa
Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 1190 Location: Montréal
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 5:53 am Post subject: |
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@u2u2u2
if it's called supply n demand - which one is lacking ?? |
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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 9:48 am Post subject: |
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Thinking about it I have seen one. It’s possible more existed and I wasn’t aware.
Starboard has a more oriented windsurf board inflatable name escapes me, not well received by UK dealer.
So it’s demand.
Sure China can make as many as needed. _________________ K4 fins
4Boards....May the fours be with you
http://www.k4fins.com/fins.html
http://4boards.co.uk/ |
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grantmac017
Joined: 04 Aug 2016 Posts: 946
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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The I-99 boards were just released this year and they don't seem to have much distribution outside Europe. I personally find the concept very appealing.
But not what the OP is talking about. |
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