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Hi, I'm now living near Elk Rapids, MI and I'm wondering what launches people like around here, especially Elk, Torch, and East Bay. I know I should probably just pick based on the wind, but to be hon ...

Hey, sorry for the ethernet silence, I didn't mean to ignore the thread.

I agree that I haven't specifically heard of pros doing that, but let me qualify the original statement a bit:
- I never sa ...

That strap doesn't look like it would be very friendly to your sail, boom or hands.

Coachg

I agree, I'll keep looking for something softer and lighter (1/2" might be more appropriate). I pi ...

Why is a double block better than the burger? It seems you get more boom length and at least equal expense. Perhaps a block is more rigid than a burger, though? EDIT: left out "rigid"

I'v ...

Sailboarder: that's a good point; actually, My current boom would fit an average 8.5, but only at maximum extension, and it's pretty squishy at that length. But I'm thinking of switching over to the s ...

Hi! I've had a single-sided adjustable outhaul system on my primary boom (HPL hybrid; 6.0, 7.0) since I started windsurfing, so naturally I'm addicted to it (AO). The only way I can beat the more expe ...

I went out today and came up with a new question: How the heck do you go downwind in <5 mph winds? Is it even possible? I got into this situation today where I was trying to get downwind of a dock ...

Haha, I should have known I was going to start a harness war. I think when it comes down to it I'll just take my harness to Sears or someplace and try them all on.

Haterrater, you make a very good point.

I think the main problem is that most boardshorts or swim trunks have a low crotch. Shorts with a higher crotch and longer inseam would probably work better.

First off, let me say I use a seat harness Because it looks like a giant diaper (reference to earlier topic). Either that or it was handed down to me, and I don't mind it so I use it.

Are there any ...