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Topic: Chinook boom rivets |
amarie
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:04 am Subject: Chinook boom rivets |
Is anyone able to tell me the size of these rivets on the clew end of a Chinook boom, as pictured in this product? https://chinooksailing.com/collections/boom-parts-accessories/products/out-haul-pulle ... |
Topic: Isaias |
amarie
Replies: 13
Views: 62258
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Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:58 pm Subject: Isaias |
Did anyone get out? Stories? I need to live vicariously through someone else.
I missed our day-after-Hanna session (mast-high waves) due to my own poor timing, and I'm still not over it. Best condi ... |
Topic: Talk me out of getting a triathlon wetsuit? |
amarie
Replies: 10
Views: 30023
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2019 11:25 am Subject: Talk me out of getting a triathlon wetsuit? |
I know everyone’s on the edge of their seat waiting for an update on this. In all seriousness, though, I’m updating because I know I’m not the only one in this situation. After trying on all the major ... |
Topic: Talk me out of getting a triathlon wetsuit? |
amarie
Replies: 10
Views: 30023
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 3:29 pm Subject: Talk me out of getting a triathlon wetsuit? |
Ms Amarie,
Give this site a look through. https://www.evo.com/shop/surf/wetsuits/full-wetsuits/womens
Yes its mail order but there service is quite good and if you call them and discuss your di ... |
Topic: Talk me out of getting a triathlon wetsuit? |
amarie
Replies: 10
Views: 30023
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 2:18 pm Subject: Talk me out of getting a triathlon wetsuit? |
Quick backstory -
My windsurfing 4/3 wetsuit ripped beyond repair 2 years ago, and in the interim while researching a new one, I wore my triathlon wetsuit. A session or 2 turned into 2 years of sa ... |
Topic: Aloha Classic East |
amarie
Replies: 7
Views: 37691
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Forum: Eastern and Central USA & Canada Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 5:51 am Subject: Aloha Classic East |
That looks awesome! |
Topic: Why foil....fin vs. foil |
amarie
Replies: 38
Views: 53165
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:39 am Subject: Why foil....fin vs. foil |
Checking in from one of the identified "snob" areas, haha. (Although I love light wind freestyle and as long as it's blowing 12+ I'll rig and have fun). I got to try foiling in the spring. I ... |
Topic: Screw corrosion - how bad is this? |
amarie
Replies: 9
Views: 17534
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 1:48 pm Subject: Screw corrosion - how bad is this? |
Vinegar and lots of scraping with an ice pick worked. Thanks. iwindsurf to the rescue. Picture:[img][/img] |
Topic: Screw corrosion - how bad is this? |
amarie
Replies: 9
Views: 17534
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:33 am Subject: Screw corrosion - how bad is this? |
I would soak that in white vinegar till the rust was gone?
https://www.thespruce.com/homemade-rust-remover-recipes-1387936
I’ll do that now and report back. Thanks. |
Topic: Screw corrosion - how bad is this? |
amarie
Replies: 9
Views: 17534
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:22 am Subject: Screw corrosion - how bad is this? |
The screws on this boom were a little rusted when I bought it used. Otherwise the rest of the boom was and still is in great shape. The screws look a lot worse now, as shown in the current picture.
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