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Topic: Minivan non-removable center consoles |
willysp
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:52 pm Subject: Re: Minivan non-removable center consoles |
I'm looking to buy a new minivan and it seems they all now have non-removable center consoles in the front. I need the space between the front seats to fit a 9.0 sail, or whatever I have that is long. ... |
Topic: Duotone XT extension, a mixed bag |
willysp
Replies: 26
Views: 50098
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 9:23 pm Subject: Duotone XT extension, a mixed bag |
I have HSM and Goya and there is not enough clearance above the pulleys for the loop and go. The middle pulley on my HSMs have very big diameter edges, if it was the same as the other pulleys it woul ... |
Topic: New Gear for 2021 |
willysp
Replies: 7
Views: 22540
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:08 am Subject: New Gear for 2021 |
you can find them in their website under specs:
https://www.sailworks.com/the-gear/sails/flyer.html
490-520 for the 8.5 and 520 for the 10m |
Topic: Opinions on racey foils? |
willysp
Replies: 23
Views: 52521
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 5:02 pm Subject: Opinions on racey foils? |
Jimbo asked about whether foiling with racey foils in light wind in Florida will be faster than with his 76.
I think you should be faster with a racier foil (or at least that is my hope based on m ... |
Topic: Opinions on racey foils? |
willysp
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Views: 52521
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:42 pm Subject: Opinions on racey foils? |
I have a formula board and a infinity 84 and I am consistently getting 19 mph as max speed and that is it. I am thinking about buying a race foil to get more top speed and glide through lulls in light ... |
Topic: Replacing foot/deck pads on an older board |
willysp
Replies: 8
Views: 14929
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 7:15 pm Subject: Replacing foot/deck pads on an older board |
Prep work is key. After you remove the old pad you want to clean really well the surfaces.
When using contact cement (or any product) you want to follow the instructions; if the instructions say l ... |
Topic: Windfoil Foil sizes ? |
willysp
Replies: 77
Views: 93750
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 1:54 pm Subject: Windfoil Foil sizes ? |
I stumbled across some Pacific NW forum - and these guys all seem to like the Slingshot 76 and 84 Wings..But they seem to use bigger sails..I guess the wind seems very gusty or fickle there? I was goi ... |
Topic: Light Wind Option for joethewindsufa |
willysp
Replies: 33
Views: 56150
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 6:10 pm Subject: Light Wind Option for joethewindsufa |
Thank you, Coach, for the info. Do you have by any chance the link to the original article? |
Topic: What to learn in high winds? (adv beginner/intermediate-ish) |
willysp
Replies: 28
Views: 43204
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:40 pm Subject: What to learn in high winds? (adv beginner/intermediate-ish) |
Getting into the strap was a leap of faith for me. Everything was happening fast, I was not in total control, I did not want to fall, etc. But as soon as I got into them it felt like a different sport ... |
Topic: Is foot strap position relative to fin size? |
willysp
Replies: 39
Views: 40427
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Forum: Windsurfing Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 9:45 am Subject: Is foot strap position relative to fin size? |
Hello,
http://jp-australia.com/2017/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2017-User-Manual.pdf
Page 4 does not directly answer your question but gives you the basics of footstraps position.
Willy |
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