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Wind Powered / Re: Mast foot stuck in fanatic fly
« on: June 05, 2016, 12:43:51 PM »
Thanks guys.... I tried making a wedge but it just kept spinning. I really don't feel comfortable doing this myself. I'm in the Florida panhandle (Panama city)  .... Any recommendations where I could take it?

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Wind Powered / Mast foot stuck in fanatic fly
« on: June 04, 2016, 08:18:11 PM »
I just tried windsurfing for the first time today. We screwed the mast foot into the hole in the a Fanatic Fly board. We now can't get it back out. I think the female end in the board is spinning. I can't tighten it, or get it out, but it spins. Any idea how to get it out? I assume that I'll break the fiberglass if I just pull it straight out.

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Wind Powered / Re: Adding a sail to fanatic fly11'
« on: September 09, 2014, 06:50:16 PM »
Forgot to ask if you can use the same sail on fanatic fly and a dedicated windsurf board. I want to learn on what I have and then if I get the bug I  can buy another board

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Wind Powered / Adding a sail to fanatic fly11'
« on: September 09, 2014, 06:44:09 PM »
I want to add sail to 11' Fantic Fly. I have never windsurfed. I live in panama city, Florida. I'm about 6' and 200 lbs. what size sail should I be looking at?- if I want to just sail versus playing in the surf?  Is there a standard size hole for the masts? As you see i know nothing about sails. How does the fly sail compares to the Allwave?

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Gear Talk / Kids adjustable paddle
« on: July 01, 2014, 08:17:37 PM »
My daughter is 11 years and really loving her paddle board. She is about 4'9" tall. I'd like to get her a nice paddle that is her size but one that she can use quiet a while as she grows. I looked at QB micro fly all fiberglass but it does not adjust very much. $189. The Rivera Sprout is $250 but is very adjustable. Any other good choices of adjustable paddles that will go down to her size now.... About 65 inches.  I know most people don't want to spend a lot for a kids paddle, but it seems that the kids that only weigh 60 lbs ( my daughter) would benefit the most from a lite paddle.

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Gear Talk / Trac-rac versus Thule truck racks
« on: June 30, 2014, 08:49:14 PM »
I can get the trac rac at lowes for about half the price of the Thule truck rack system. What is the down side to the trac rack. We have a condo and it's difficult to get our three boards up the elevator and walkway into the condo. I would like to leave them on the truck overnight. The parking lot is fairly lit and there is a security guard on the property. What would be the most secure way to leave them on the truck?

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Gear Talk / Vent plugs vs no vent
« on: June 29, 2014, 09:08:12 AM »
It looks like the 2013 Fanatic Fly does not have a vent plug. Am I correct. How is the construction different in boards with and without plugs. Fanatic is a great brand, but is having a vent better?

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Gear Talk / Re: What size fanatic fly?
« on: June 20, 2014, 10:18:16 AM »
The 11' Fly comes with only 1 fin. How important are thruster fins in SMALL surf?

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Gear Talk / Re: What size fanatic fly?
« on: June 19, 2014, 02:43:00 PM »
Thanks. You can get a us box for center fin in the fanatic 11.5. How important is that in sailing upwind ( I have never windsurfed). I'm having a hard time finding a 10.5 but can find plenty of 11 and 11.5. Can't demo any of them around here though.
Which starboard would suit my needs the best-- i tried a rental whopper ASAP and felt like it sat very low in the water, but maybe that is normal for that board. I don't have a lot to compare it to, yet.

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Gear Talk / Re: What size fanatic fly?
« on: June 19, 2014, 04:56:21 AM »
Ok. So 10.5 sounds like the best option if I'm going to learn to surf it. Would it be enough board for  flat water paddling or taking out for longer paddles in the gulf on flatter days? I assume a smaller board would just take a little longer to master.

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Gear Talk / Re: What size fanatic fly?
« on: June 18, 2014, 09:02:40 PM »
How did you come up with the 171l. What exactly does that number mean?Do  I need at least 171 liters , or is that my ideal volume for a certain type of boarding? What is the downside to getting one of the larger boards? I worry that the 10.5 will not be as stable for flat water paddling?

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Gear Talk / What size fanatic fly?
« on: June 18, 2014, 07:25:35 PM »
New to forum. I live in panama city, fl. 6'0" and 200 lbs. I'm interested in SUP'ing  in the bay for fitness, would like to learn to surf our waves ( usually small) and am interested in the fly's ability to windsurf in lower wind conditions. I have never surfed, and only rented SUP a couple of times.  I know that no board is perfect for everything. I would pick the board out mostly for the bay and the small waves. (80 percent of the time....... I think) Which size fanatic fly would be the Best for me and why.  I willing to struggle in the beginning,  because i don't want to get another board for awhile. One other thing- I have limited range of motion in my right ankle because of a bad break.
10.5' by 31 Vol. 171
11' by 32 vol 217
11.5 by 33 vol 236
I think all of these come with a box for a center fin ( but no daggerboard)

I've been watching for a good used board...... But have not really found one yet. I will demo them soon.... Just need some experienced guidance.

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