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Topic: its getting cold in here |
hamiltor
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:56 pm Subject: its getting cold in here |
I sail primarily Oregon Coast with water temps in the 50's with an Oneil 5/4 Mutant that has interchageable hood or reguar neck. In any case it is amazingly warm and I am impressed with how much bette ... |
Topic: Oregon coast part 2 |
hamiltor
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:54 pm Subject: Oregon Coast Part 2 |
Check out Roads End beach just north of Lincoln City. Your best bet for the best wind. Usually too light nad not sailable at Gleneden. Will be 10-15 mph or more at Roads End. I have a house there and ... |
Topic: Cost of Windsurfer One Design in 1981?? |
hamiltor
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 4:20 pm Subject: windsurfer |
I just bought a pristine original windsurfer stored in a gals garage for the past 30 years. has the serial number etc and the teak boom looks brand new. Paid 30 bucks. not sure why I bought it, thoug ... |
Topic: Quad fin Waveboards Worth the Hype? |
hamiltor
Replies: 71
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:57 pm Subject: Quad fin Waveboards Worth the Hype? |
reply to chop hop: Quad goes upwind as well or better than my single fin wave boards. Slogs better because you can use larger volume board without sacrificing smaller board performance. Bottom shape i ... |
Topic: Quad fin Waveboards Worth the Hype? |
hamiltor
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:40 pm Subject: Quad fin Waveboards Worth the Hype? |
I sail the quatro 2010 quad 85 liter, primarily on Oregon Coast. For me it behaves more like a 72 liter board. Loose on the top turn, grippy on bottom turn. Sail up to a 5.6 comfortably and have had g ... |
Topic: Bonny Lake in Colorado ?? |
hamiltor
Replies: 11
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Forum: Southwest USA, Hawaii, Mexico Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:56 am Subject: Bonny Lake in Colorado ?? |
Lake hattie just outside laramie WY can be fantastic anytime of year. 4.7 is the usual there. |
Topic: Looking for windsurfing sites near Lincoln City |
hamiltor
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 4:12 pm Subject: RE: Looking for windsurfing sites near Lincoln City |
Roads End is your spot. I have a house there and sail it regularly. Actually some of the best wave sailing on the coast. Wind a bit lighter right at the park area. Walk upwind 300-400 yards and it mak ... |
Topic: Staying In Maui |
hamiltor
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 11:41 pm Subject: RE: Staying In Maui |
We have been to Maui for just about every year now for the last 8-10 years (non windsurfing wife). Anywhere you decide to stay will end up being fine. I highly recommend The Coconut Cove in Specklesvi ... |
Topic: Sailing sites nr Lincoln City. |
hamiltor
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Forum: Northwest USA & Canada Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:24 am Subject: RE: Sailing sites nr Lincoln City. |
Sail all the time at Roads End beach Lincoln City, arguably one of the finest coastal sailing locations. For non ocean, the choice is clearly Siletz bay which still has great wind, is very safe and sh ... |
Topic: Dakine impact vest |
hamiltor
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 8:15 pm Subject: Dakine impact vest |
Anyone with experience with the waist harness on the impact vest, or the use of a pfd with a waist harness. I wave sail on the Oregon coast a great deal, the unfortunate reality is that sometimes you ... |
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