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Topic: Gear you've used for years and still love |
akrausz
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 10:42 pm Subject: Re: Original Exocet Cross 117 |
My wife had a good experience with her Mistral Malibu. That was the board she progressed on the most and worked best for her in the bay. |
Topic: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
akrausz
Replies: 48
Views: 52244
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 10:17 pm Subject: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
Depends on what you want to do when it gets windy. 155 as your smallest board is not small. At 50 liters over your body weight in kg, that is not a high wind board for you. 155 will carry 8.5 and 7.3, ... |
Topic: Minivan non-removable center consoles |
akrausz
Replies: 23
Views: 31358
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 7:51 pm Subject: Minivan non-removable center consoles |
Really enjoy my 2019 Honda Odyssey. A passenger can ride in right front seat while extra long stuff like 350cm Kona OD fits on its side between the two front seats, the stern supported by the console ... |
Topic: Minivan non-removable center consoles |
akrausz
Replies: 23
Views: 31358
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 7:48 pm Subject: Minivan non-removable center consoles |
Don't most or all minivans still accommodate a 4X8 piece of plywood? Its diagonal is 9 feet, which would accommodate most big sails lying flat on the floor.
My 2014 Dodge does. And I can fit two shee ... |
Topic: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
akrausz
Replies: 48
Views: 52244
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 7:17 am Subject: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
Well if David Ezzy recommends 'bagging out' a sail his recommendation is inferior to mine, and every other competent windsurfer. That said, I am fairly sure David Ezzy recommends a difference of some ... |
Topic: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
akrausz
Replies: 48
Views: 52244
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:35 am Subject: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
A pro mentioned a good freeride board around 140 -160 L. Never gave recommendations.
As far as new, the Starboard Carve comes to mind, but it's quite short, so it depends on your skills. I wouldn't w ... |
Topic: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
akrausz
Replies: 48
Views: 52244
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:20 am Subject: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
Bagging sails out and reducing downhaul is just bad (outdated) advice, that will actually do the opposite of what is suggested.
I don't think so, but I suppose it's possible that David Ezzy's recom ... |
Topic: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
akrausz
Replies: 48
Views: 52244
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:54 am Subject: 230 lbs. sail size to plane |
If you are using the correct Ezzy 490 mast, then it will also work with an Ezzy 9.5, which is probably a good sail to have in Florida at your weight. But not using a carbon mast and carbon boom and a ... |
Topic: Minivan non-removable center consoles |
akrausz
Replies: 23
Views: 31358
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:15 am Subject: Minivan non-removable center consoles |
As for non-removable consoles (I've never encountered that in a minivan, and would not accept it), how about a refined cabinetry-making version of a chainsaw or pullsaw?
I just Googled the latest ... |
Topic: Minivan non-removable center consoles |
akrausz
Replies: 23
Views: 31358
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 6:56 am Subject: Minivan non-removable center consoles |
When I bought my Dodge Grand Minivan in 2015, I chose the model that had the removable center console. Allows me to put a 10’ 10” Sail/SUP inside the van no problem. I liked that the old criteri ... |
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