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Topic: Freestyle Sails for Foiling |
rhorton1
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:25 pm Subject: Freestyle Sails for Foiling |
Has anyone had luck with freestyle sails for foiling? Looking for a crossover no-cam lightwind sail. Intrigued by the Aerotech Air-X...
Intended use would be foiling in 10-15 mph wind, freeride fin ... |
Topic: Southern California is on Fire! |
rhorton1
Replies: 21
Views: 41820
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:35 pm Subject: Southern California is on Fire! |
Moving (back) to So-Cal from the Pac NW this summer... and these pictures make me not-so-sad to be missing the windy season in the Gorge! Glad to see you're getting wind! |
Topic: Why is the mast cap strap 3' long? |
rhorton1
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:49 pm Subject: Why is the mast cap strap 3' long? |
Hang some sleigh bells off of it so no one jibes into you
I don't think it affects performance at all, so I just let mine flap in the wind. Some sails, like my old Ezzys, came with two hea ... |
Topic: Repairing soft spot from mast ding |
rhorton1
Replies: 11
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 7:18 pm Subject: Repairing soft spot from mast ding |
I completed the repair on my WindSUP today. The damage was worse than expected after I pulled back the deck pad. There was approximately a 6" x 6" soft spot caused by the impact, as well as ... |
Topic: 2 the fella that bought a giant Ezzy @ last years swap |
rhorton1
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 3:56 pm Subject: 2 the fella that bought a giant Ezzy @ last years swap |
I find myself moving back to a light wind locale this June. If you find yourself using the sail (Ezzy Lion 9.5 and Gulftech 490 rdm) less than you intended, Shoot me a PM. I'd be interested in buying ... |
Topic: Affordable Windsurfing Cities on the Gulf & East Coasts |
rhorton1
Replies: 42
Views: 69698
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Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2017 2:33 pm Subject: Affordable Windsurfing Cities on the Gulf & East Coasts |
Oh man, those pictures look great. I miss year-round opportunities for windsurfing. I used to windsurf in San Diego in January in a shortie 3/2 wetsuit. Living in Portland I haven't been in the water ... |
Topic: Affordable Windsurfing Cities on the Gulf & East Coasts |
rhorton1
Replies: 42
Views: 69698
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Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 5:44 pm Subject: Affordable Windsurfing Cities on the Gulf & East Coasts |
Reviving this old thread as I get closer to graduation. Had a great interview for an engineering job with the Feds in Savannah, GA. Looks like Tybee Island is close enough to Savannah that I wouldn't ... |
Topic: I need a large WindSUP Foil Board |
rhorton1
Replies: 15
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:41 am Subject: I need a large WindSUP Foil Board |
I have heard nothing but rave reviews of the Hammer wind-sup. I would call and ask about this foil conversion.
http://blog.surfingsports.com/2016/07/foil-board.html#.WHxYJ1xtii4
Since the boards ... |
Topic: Carbon-Kevlar board layup |
rhorton1
Replies: 23
Views: 37768
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 4:56 pm Subject: Carbon-Kevlar board layup |
I've given some thought to doing this as well. Where does one get the bamboo?
I picked up the bamboo veneer at a specialty wood shop in Portland - http://www.mrplywoodinc.com/
It comes in 4'x8' ... |
Topic: Carbon-Kevlar board layup |
rhorton1
Replies: 23
Views: 37768
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 4:03 pm Subject: Carbon-Kevlar board layup |
Thanks all for the suggestions.
I wanted to add a layer of kevlar to increase ding resistance against mast dings and other tumbles while wind-supping. However, after looking at videos on the seabr ... |
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