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Topic: How much have sails improved over the past 10 years? |
joepring
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:45 am Subject: How much have sails improved over the past 10 years? |
Part of the issue for me is I don't have much cargo space and live 1-2 hours from the water and I'd prefer to schlep 1 board and 2-3 sails that I'm confident can cover a range of conditions for the da ... |
Topic: How much have sails improved over the past 10 years? |
joepring
Replies: 36
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:11 am Subject: How much have sails improved over the past 10 years? |
I'm an east coaster and my current quiver is 7.5 - 6.0 - 5.0. I weigh 140 and have always been pretty happy with the spacing and with a 7.5 as my biggest sail. Perhaps I could bump up to an 8.0 and ... |
Topic: How much have sails improved over the past 10 years? |
joepring
Replies: 36
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:11 pm Subject: How much have sails improved over the past 10 years? |
I'm considering replacing my 2005 sailworks 7.5 retro with a newer sail. I'm curious how much sails have improved over the past 10 years. Would I notice much difference in performance between this sa ... |
Topic: RRD firemove 112 vs Exocet X Cross 115 for lightweight |
joepring
Replies: 10
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:03 pm Subject: RRD firemove 112 vs Exocet X Cross 115 for lightweight |
Thanks for the info, really helpful. One more question, on the RRD, The e-tech construction is only a pound heavier vs wood and several hundred dollars cheaper (and more durable). Is wood constructi ... |
Topic: RRD firemove 112 vs Exocet X Cross 115 for lightweight |
joepring
Replies: 10
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:43 am Subject: RRD firemove 112 vs Exocet X Cross 115 for lightweight |
All -
I've read all the threads on these boards and couldn't quite get the answer I'm looking for. I'm 140lbs, advanced sailor, sail in 12-25 kts in flat water, chesapeake bay chop, and open ocea ... |
Topic: quiver spacing for lightweight sailor |
joepring
Replies: 15
Views: 19523
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:01 am Subject: RE: quiver spacing for lightweight sailor |
All-
Thanks for all the great info. its very helpful.
Joe |
Topic: quiver spacing for lightweight sailor |
joepring
Replies: 15
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 4:25 pm Subject: RE: quiver spacing for lightweight sailor |
Im on the east coast and probably use my 7.5 more than my smaller sails (unfortunately). And I agree on the percent thing but Im thinking of going with Sailworks and unfortunately they only sell retr ... |
Topic: quiver spacing for lightweight sailor |
joepring
Replies: 15
Views: 19523
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:42 am Subject: quiver spacing for lightweight sailor |
All-
I searched the archives but couldnt quite find what Im looking for. Im looking to upgrade my quiver and am thinking of going with all sailworks due to good balance of performance, durability, ... |
Topic: Broken Fin Self Rescue |
joepring
Replies: 7
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 8:05 am Subject: RE: Broken Fin Self Rescue |
Mike -
I like your fanny pack idea....where does one find the tooless mounting hardware? Ive seen it but cant seem to track down where to buy it.
Joe |
Topic: Pumping Tips ? |
joepring
Replies: 10
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 10:51 am Subject: RE: Pumping Tips ? |
Im interested in this as well but think I need more basic guidance. Could someone offer some key tips on how to do this? Ive never quite figured it out.
thx
Joe |
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