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Topic: Jibing GW683 |
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:07 pm Subject: Jibing GW683 |
That's not a special foil grab....just a common way to flip a sail without ever releasing it completely. Tony just happens to be reaching under to the overhand grip. Works with over to overhand and un ... |
Topic: Jibing GW683 |
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 4:16 pm Subject: Jibing GW683 |
Lucaro - To finish answering your question I should add that, at least at my weight, I rarely need more sail, but might expend a more effort to pump up at the lighter end...because the stall speed is ... |
Topic: Jibing GW683 |
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 3:38 pm Subject: Jibing GW683 |
Stringp - That all makes sense to me. I get away with small boards not because I'm that good, but because I never uphaul...my superpower.
I think you're on the right track with the 790 for a more s ... |
Topic: Jibing GW683 |
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Replies: 27
Views: 88815
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:51 pm Subject: Jibing GW683 |
I've been on the 683 (GW101) for a couple months now and love it from 3.3 to 5.1. I'm 175 lbs. and second season foiling. Excellent all-around wing for me. It likes to run a couple knots faster than t ... |
Topic: Driving to Punta San Carlos |
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 2:30 am Subject: Driving to Punta San Carlos |
Great suggestions from both replies- carry extra fuel AND consider Maui.
I have an '08 Freightliner sprinter. I'd heard all the warnings too, so while debating Baja vs Maui this year, I asked a McC ... |
Topic: ezzy masts on simmers? |
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 5:59 pm Subject: ezzy masts on simmers? |
I've used the NL Ezzy masts on 07, 08 and 09 Icons. They work great. Downhaul til the wrinkle is halfway to the mast between #1 and #2 battens. That's neutral.
I use 400 for 4.4 to 5.0 and 370 for ... |
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