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KevinDo
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isobars
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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yvanboniec wrote: | the rope was worn out !
So what to do now ? use barbed wire? |
Nope. Use a couple of loops and rounded edges like everyone else, for lower line tension and less fraying. WSing gear design has been through the wringer for decades now; they have most details like that figured out. Even Spectra line will fray at sharp edges.
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yvanboniec
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Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 12:37 pm Post subject: A true Middle East Moment |
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No, it is my way or the highway.
I drilled a larger hole and inserted a plastic tube to prevent wear and tear.
I can already tell you are impressed.
Double serving of kebab for everyone if it still work after one month.
For the beginners who have just joined the thread and applaud my antics, the tape is too prevent me being hurt by one of the two screws when I jibe, and not to hold everything in place.
By the way, I am applying for a Borat award in the category Did-It-Myself Boom End.
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isobars
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Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 2:26 pm Post subject: Re: A true Middle East Moment |
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yvanboniec wrote: | No, it is my way or the highway.
I can already tell you are impressed.
Double serving of kebab for everyone if it still work after one month.
By the way, I am applying for a Borat award in the category Did-It-Myself Boom End. |
Is this guy (intentionally) funny, or what?
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cgoudie1
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 2599 Location: Killer Sturgeon Cove
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Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 4:10 pm Post subject: Re: A true Middle East Moment |
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Wondering, I am, if you have considered how much time you've spent
designing and retrofitting, and redesigning, and fidgeting
and amortized that time over the number of riggings it will take to
break even on the time you plan to save riggng.
You may find that you will have to rig that boom thousands of times,
before you actually start saving time.
But I do give you the Borat Award for the most aesthetically pleasing
boom end I've ever seen.
-Craig
yvanboniec wrote: | No, it is my way or the highway.
I drilled a larger hole and inserted a plastic tube to prevent wear and tear.
I can already tell you are impressed.
Double serving of kebab for everyone if it still work after one month.
For the beginners who have just joined the thread and applaud my antics, the tape is too prevent me being hurt by one of the two screws when I jibe, and not to hold everything in place.
By the way, I am applying for a Borat award in the category Did-It-Myself Boom End. |
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Arrgh
Joined: 05 May 1998 Posts: 864 Location: Rio
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Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:18 am Post subject: |
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This thread has entertained me since May. Double serving of steak fries and all the catsup to go with them to Yvan.
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yvanboniec
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Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:45 am Post subject: |
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I think this thread can only be understood in a Middle Eastern context.
I am living 30 km away from the nearest fancy bar/restaurant.
Yesterday, I tried to go out but ended up stuck in traffic for 3 hours.
So, I figured out I might as well stay at home to develop new windsurfing equipement for my international fan base. You have not seen my Did-It-Myself uphaul mechanism. It is in development. I will soon release it for your viewing pleasure.
My fan base was mostly made of old school dictators with a leaning toward slapstick comedy but it has now grown internationally (nearly 9,000 views so far). For instance, when winds are good, I can hear laughter from Hawaii.
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cgoudie1
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Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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And from Hood River.
-Craig
yvanboniec wrote: | My fan base has now grown internationally (nearly 9,000 views so far). For instance, when winds are good, I can hear laughter from Hawaii. |
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KevinDo
Joined: 02 Jul 2012 Posts: 426 Location: Cabrillo Inside
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merriam
Joined: 28 Apr 2008 Posts: 95
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 1:16 am Post subject: |
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KevinDo wrote: | Are we getting Punk'd?
-Kevin |
Duh
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