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Topic: sunglasses for windsurfing? |
mbvizer
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2002 5:45 am Subject: RE: sunglasses for windsurfing? |
Ive tried with and without polarization and find my eyes a whole lot happier with the polarized lenses. I found comfy glasses at Wal-Mart for $20.00. Dont forget a good tight crokie or string.
Ti ... |
Topic: sunglasses for windsurfing? |
mbvizer
Replies: 9
Views: 11975
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2002 5:44 am Subject: RE: sunglasses for windsurfing? |
Ive tried with and without polarization and find my eyes a whole lot happier with the polarized lenses. I found comfy glasses at Wal-Mart for $20.00. Dont forget a good tight crokie or string.
Ti ... |
Topic: 123 vs 135 vs 151 |
mbvizer
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2002 5:38 am Subject: 123 vs 135 vs 151 |
After a great day fluctuating from 10 to 25 I rediscovered my wifes Starboard Carve 135, which I have always preferred to my now-departed
Techno.
@ 155#, max sail 8.3, I just cant comfortably ride ... |
Topic: Stuck Mast |
mbvizer
Replies: 9
Views: 9195
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2000 7:46 am Subject: RE: Stuck Mast |
Big Phllips screw-driver across extention, if holes are present + $10.00 Strap wrench (works better than boom trick - never slips). Or two strap wrenches. |
Topic: HeliTackHelp |
mbvizer
Replies: 10
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2000 7:38 am Subject: RE: HeliTackHelp |
That was my staring point. Thanks. |
Topic: HeliTackHelp |
mbvizer
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2000 7:35 am Subject: RE: HeliTackHelp |
I tried that approach initially - saw it in Wind-surf Mag a few years ago. But when I tried to just push the sail through the wind without tacking to lee-side sailing first I back winded myself righ ... |
Topic: HeliTackHelp |
mbvizer
Replies: 10
Views: 10772
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2000 7:27 am Subject: RE: HeliTackHelp |
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Topic: HeliTackHelp |
mbvizer
Replies: 10
Views: 10772
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2000 8:39 am Subject: RE: HeliTackHelp |
Thanks for the suggestions. My wife also told me to slide my back hand further back, which has helped quite a bit. I like your suggestion, although I assume it would work best to reach back before I ... |
Topic: HeliTackHelp |
mbvizer
Replies: 10
Views: 10772
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2000 2:45 pm Subject: HeliTackHelp |
I can get to the backwind position to start a heli tack, but cant control the sail as it comes over the nose. I get pulled over the stern before I can bring the mast back up. Suggestions? |
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