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 Topic: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
sa_al
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 Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2021 10:44 pm Subject: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
i forgot to post James Douglas' sail calculator
http://jimbodouglass.blogspot.com/2010/11/updated-windsurf-calculator-online.html
for 11 knots a 12.5 sail is suggested @ 230 lbs
8.5 m² sail for ab ... |
| Topic: Best beginner Foil Board |
sa_al
Replies: 43
Views: 102841
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:02 pm Subject: Best beginner Foil Board |
I want to be sure before buying.
That's not going to happen; too many variables.
As for "I have nothing to lose, even $ 400 is not a big deal, should I find out that foiling is not for me&qu ... |
| Topic: Foiling Speed! |
sa_al
Replies: 31
Views: 65420
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:53 am Subject: Foiling Speed! |
Two guys in this video looks pretty fast to me especially 1 year after time on foil.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa_SlqRQLI0 |
| Topic: 4/3 Wetsuit Reccomendations |
sa_al
Replies: 33
Views: 49692
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 2:00 pm Subject: 4/3 Wetsuit Reccomendations |
The biggest issue is one of windchill.
The OP doesn't have to worry about this "windchill" issue in colder weather. Goretex suits stay as comfortable on land as they are in the water, whic ... |
| Topic: Slingshot mast position confusion |
sa_al
Replies: 16
Views: 35472
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2019 10:58 am Subject: Slingshot mast position confusion |
| Older Slingshot fuselage did not have the letters on the shaft. I did not realize the positions for the Slingshot and made an error with the switch fuselage C position but corrected now. I guess in th ... |
| Topic: Infinity 76 wing first thoughts |
sa_al
Replies: 235
Views: 222648
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:20 am Subject: Infinity 76 wing first thoughts |
I have no clue why front straps would aid pumping since my feet do not slip on the decking even in big, exaggerated, high-effort pumps.
I don't think having your front foot in the strap helps pumpi ... |
| Topic: Infinity 76 wing first thoughts |
sa_al
Replies: 235
Views: 222648
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 12:54 am Subject: Infinity 76 wing first thoughts |
[quote="kevinkan"]I use B position for the 76 (standard position)
I use C position for the 84 (pushes wing further forward)
I am 220 lbs using 84 with 48 back wing at position C with Fl ... |
| Topic: Slingshot mast position confusion |
sa_al
Replies: 16
Views: 35472
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 12:39 am Subject: Re: Slingshot mast position confusion |
| [quote="nodak"]Went out today with larger front wing Infinity 84 with hopes to foil but shloogged instead in gusty 10-15mph, SB 147, Hotsails Speedrfreak 8.5, me @ 200 lbs. I should be fou ... |
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