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 Topic: Advice need for Austin, TX windsurfing gear |
AG80
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 Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2022 5:41 pm Subject: Advice need for Austin, TX windsurfing gear |
| I have lived in Austin since '91. Windy point will be the place to go for convenience. More wind foilers starting to show up there. I am about your size and my most used gear is a 115 L Exocet X-cr ... |
| Topic: Hip Replacement |
AG80
Replies: 38
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:05 am Subject: Hip Replacement |
| I think you will be able to windsurf after hip replacement. Be diligent in your rehab to regain ROM and strength. I have friends who have had hip replacement and have done well, but don't do any imp ... |
| Topic: Magic Ride/Gecko/Volar |
AG80
Replies: 43
Views: 71540
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2020 12:17 pm Subject: Magic Ride/Gecko/Volar |
Thanks for the beta! I am leaning towards the Gecko at this point. I'm hoping to work on dialing in the jibes, heli-tacks, and carving more than drag racing.
I think any of the boards you mention ... |
| Topic: Magic Ride/Gecko/Volar |
AG80
Replies: 43
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 4:28 pm Subject: Magic Ride/Gecko/Volar |
| I don't have an exact comparison, but close. I have owned a JP x-cite ride 160 and Fanatic Gecko 133. Both boards worked well on gusty inland lakes, but I favored the Gecko for no clear reason. Per ... |
| Topic: Looking for family/teaching windsurfer |
AG80
Replies: 6
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 12:55 pm Subject: Looking for family/teaching windsurfer |
| I agree with coachg. I rented the Windsurfer in Clearwater and was fun to sail in the 5-15 mph winds. Very easy to sail and more maneuverable than the Kona. Shaped more like a windsup so would be ... |
| Topic: SB iWindSup 2019 |
AG80
Replies: 1
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:14 pm Subject: SB iWindSup 2019 |
Congrats on your purchase.
I just want to comment on my experience with the 2017 Starboard Blend inflatable windsup for those who are considering purchasing an inflatable.
I purchased the inflatab ... |
| Topic: Inflateable SUP |
AG80
Replies: 4
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2019 5:21 pm Subject: Inflateable SUP |
| I have the Starboard Blend Inflatable. I bought it for travel to my in-laws who live on the Florida Gulf coast. I have used it in flat water and waves in both SUP mode and with a sail in light winds ... |
| Topic: AC joint separation |
AG80
Replies: 14
Views: 23104
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 2:32 pm Subject: AC joint separation |
| I would suggest that your rib and sternum injuries are more significant than your AC injury and would wait to evaluate your shoulder function after your other injuries have healed. From the descripti ... |
| Topic: Annual new board wishlist! |
AG80
Replies: 16
Views: 22192
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 11:03 am Subject: Annual new board wishlist! |
jlooby
My weight: 185
I can't give a real accurate answer to your question about planing threshold, but can tell you that I will sail in winds of 10-15 mph and will pump the board onto a plane in th ... |
| Topic: Annual new board wishlist! |
AG80
Replies: 16
Views: 22192
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 1:05 pm Subject: Annual new board wishlist! |
| The Phantom or CarbOne will be more fun in the 6-12 knot range, but will not likely plane earlier than your Blast. I have the Starboard Phantom 320 and a CarbOne. Both are fun in subplanning conditi ... |
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