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General Discussion / Re: JL Destroyer fin setup
« on: October 30, 2023, 04:58:05 AM »
Thanks for the input.  Finally got some waves to check things out for myself.  I tried Quad, Thruster, 2+1.  My favourite setup is the standard JL side-bite with a 7.5" Futures cutaway.   Loads of grip but still very loose.  I moved the centre fin around to get a good balance between paddling straight and looseness.   Very happy now, what an excellent board this is!!!

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General Discussion / Re: JL Destroyer fin setup
« on: July 20, 2023, 02:30:01 AM »
Thanks.  That's a lot of fin area but if it works for you that's great!  The waves I surf are typically weak, could be a lot of drag from them.

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General Discussion / Re: JL Destroyer fin setup
« on: July 19, 2023, 01:55:23 PM »
Thanks abmatt.  I have the fins so will try it as a Quad when I get time.  Want to get into using it as a thruster and a 2+1 first.  - I like those setups as I can slide the center fin up and down the box to get the exact feeling I want.

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General Discussion / Re: JL Destroyer fin setup
« on: July 18, 2023, 10:25:47 PM »
Thanks for the info.   Ii"ll try it like that and see how it performs compared with my current setup which is 2+1 with a 7 inch cutaway centre.   Anyone riding it as a quad? 

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General Discussion / JL Destroyer fin setup
« on: July 18, 2023, 11:45:47 AM »
Hi, looking to understand what fin setup's folks are using on the 8'5 Destroyer.

The front boxes are 16" up from the tail, so that suggests they are aimed more at  a 2+1 setup?   It also means the distance between the front and back quad boxes is quite long, so I'm thinking it may not turn so well in Quad setup?

Stuck waiting for waves so not able to do any meaningful testing.  Any input gratefully received.  Thanks.


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Travel, Trips, Destinations / Re: North Carolina
« on: April 23, 2022, 05:34:20 AM »
Thanks both.
Wrightsville sounds interesting, maybe only 2 hours drive.  Outer banks looks much further, would probably need to do that over a couple of days.

Thanks again.

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Travel, Trips, Destinations / North Carolina
« on: April 22, 2022, 03:39:43 AM »
Hi,
I'm going to be visiting the Raleigh NC area a few weekends between now and the end of the year.  Can anyone recommend good rental locations nearby or on the coast. I'm experienced at Flatwater and Surf SUP.

Also starting to get into WingFoiling if you can recommend somewhere that gives lessons.

Thanks in advance.

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Thanks for the replies, will try the suggestions, minus the one about the underwear PB.  (Though the smell is similar to some that hasn't seen a washing m/c in a very long time :-X). 
Maybe a couple of good soakings in salt water (and drying-off after) will do the trick too.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Wing care / cleaning
« on: October 17, 2021, 03:15:42 AM »
Just bought a used wing.  Condition is great, but it's obviously been put-away wet and it stinks, seems like it's inside the struts that is the problem.  Any ideas what to wash it with, I know chlorine-based products are a big NO.   Thanks.

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Gear Talk / Re: Winter wetsuit question
« on: August 29, 2020, 11:24:53 AM »
I'm straight over the North Sea from you, so same conditions.  I use 5/4, some of the guys use 6/5/4.  In mid-winter boots need to be 5 or 7mm, and gloves 3 or 5mm.  I prefer a  suit without hood as it gives more options - on a cruise I'll wear a ski-hat, small waves a neoprene skull-cap, and if the surf is up, a vest with integrated hood (one of the best things I've bought).  Hope that helps

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I'm UK-based and thinking of selling my 9'5 Striker, PM me if you want to know more.  Thanks.

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Loco are another UK brand

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Gear Talk / Re: Applying RSPro Rail Tape
« on: April 11, 2019, 12:43:05 PM »
I just applied RsPro to a new board, maybe the 4th one I've done. It went on perfectly, no air bubbles at all.   
Use water to apply and just take it easy, I get it onto the apex of the rail then squeegee out the water to the edges.  If an edge won't immediately stick, just hold it down for a minute.   Yes, it's more expensive than helicopter tape but in my mind well worth the extra.

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Gear Talk / Re: JL Black Blue noserider
« on: March 04, 2019, 01:35:24 AM »
Thanks Bean, I've sent you  PM.

So, no-one riding the 9'9 by the look of it?

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Gear Talk / Re: JL Black Blue noserider
« on: March 03, 2019, 03:18:17 AM »
Thanks Bean,  the volume of the 9'9 is where I want to be (>130) and the 10'1 at 160L is more than I need.  But, the silence is interesting - has anyone ridden the 9'9?  I can't find any reviews on it.

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