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poussin
Joined: 14 Sep 2000 Posts: 191
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:23 am Post subject: New topic to ponder |
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Okay, so here's your big chance to talk about what sail brand you like and why-even if it IS just for the colors.
So, cough it up-let's hear your preference.
Neil Pryde? Simmer? Maui? Severne? Hot Sails? North? Howza 'bout Northwave?
Or Ezzy, or Gaastra?
Whatever.......let's hear it.
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cgoudie1
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Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 2599 Location: Killer Sturgeon Cove
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:26 am Post subject: Re: New topic to ponder |
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I like Northwave........... and Sailworks. My Gorge quiver is Nothwave,
and my Utah quiver is Sailworks. But I'm not much of a "Talker"
-Craig
poussin wrote: | Okay, so here's your big chance to talk about what sail brand you like and why-even if it IS just for the colors.
So, cough it up-let's hear your preference.
Neil Pryde? Simmer? Maui? Severne? Hot Sails? North? Howza 'bout Northwave?
Or Ezzy, or Gaastra?
Whatever.......let's hear it.
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rigitrite
Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 520 Location: Kansas City
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 10:58 am Post subject: |
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I'm a believer in product testing reports. I subscribe to Consumer Reports, and use that as a guide for all major purchases with excellent results. Back when there used to be an American published windsurfing magazine, they did board reviews and those have helped me tremendously.
Equipment is so good now, that it's probably kinda hard to get a crummy board. _________________ Kansas City |
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: New topic to ponder |
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Just search the forum with keyword Northwave posted by isobars. That's my 2 cents and I'm stickin' with it. |
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swchandler
Joined: 08 Nov 1993 Posts: 10588
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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I think that it's pretty hard to go wrong with the majority of sail brands out there, but if I could recommend anything, it would be getting the appropriate masts with the correct bend curve to match with the sails. Even if you don't go with the highest carbon content models, having the correct bend curve and using the recommended mast lengths will guarantee great performance overall. |
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rcastle
Joined: 30 Nov 2008 Posts: 9
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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For my older slalom boards, the Sailworks Hucker wins hands down.
It's as fast as the race sails I used over the past 25 years (that includes Prismas, World Cup Races). Easy to rig without all the tinkering, strong and tough. They key here is I can select a high draft for the forward mast tracks or bring it down with more tension for the newer boards with aft tracks.
For newer boards one wave board and one FSW (1999's - 2001 ) all sail brands are great in proper usage in SF Bay/Delta.
What's strange is the Hucker has brought more water time to the old school boards. Either I love the power and speed or I'm trying to re-capture my youth.
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ctuna
Joined: 27 Jun 1995 Posts: 1126 Location: Santa Cruz Ca
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:15 pm Post subject: You might change the topic to what kind of sail you like. |
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Because sail shapes have a lo to do with the way they feel and what you can do with them.
Since we are in the bay area(where being under powered is not and issue) most people these days are favoring wave or free style sails or some kind of crossover. There is so much to select from but in general we have flattish freestyle wave sails and deeper draft sails with a lot of grunt.
I used to favor Ezzys for there bullet proof construction until they went deep draft. I still think they are best built sail out there. But if of you want to do freesytle or want a sail that will luff they are much harder to deal with.
I'm pretty happy with the Maui Legends and Ghost I have. |
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nw30
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Joined: 21 Dec 2008 Posts: 6485 Location: The eye of the universe, Cen. Cal. coast
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:23 am Post subject: |
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Ezzy Panther III's now, I go back to Ezzy SE's before, and for years.
Very rangey and strong for hard variable surf conditions, and that's all they get from me, they've served me well.
Thinking about getting a Tiger or two for light wind surf stuff, 5.8 or bigger, they are lighter weight, could be a good call.
I also like the 4 banger 'Elites' that are out now, but I have no more room, or a desire to work on getting a goiter down. Elites are great for tricks on the waves. |
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U2U2U2
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Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:47 am Post subject: |
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I have both Ezzy and Hot Sails Maui
they are different but are both exceptional at what they do.
Ezzys have a huge range and are built really tough.
Hot Sail s have the Superfreak which is magic _________________ K4 fins
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U2U2U2
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Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:51 am Post subject: |
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consumer reports on digital cameras picked a Kodak as best buy, had problems a plenty
replaced with a Canon, ****.
C/Reports seem to do well with snow tires, washing machines and the annual auto issue for a resource.
totaly understand that no one hits a home run each time at bat _________________ K4 fins
4Boards....May the fours be with you
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