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SUP General / Re: Strava accuracy?
« on: August 05, 2022, 05:32:59 PM »
figured it out - went out if gos range so it delivered whack mph
did another run in the afternoon and it matched paddle logger+/-

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SUP General / Strava accuracy?
« on: August 05, 2022, 02:08:42 PM »
Hey Mates
Wasn’t sure where to post this so if it needs to be moved either let me know or just move it.

Wondering  about Strava for recording paddle session? Tried it
This morning for the 1st time - distance and elapsed time matched paddle logger
With the Strava advantage of only calculating moving time it said My average time was WAY faster than I am willing to commit to print, let alone believe 🤣

Any experience you can relay would be appreciated!

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Gear Talk / Re: V2 SIC Bullet or Glide V2
« on: July 14, 2021, 07:25:15 AM »
yeah, I have used those things, they kinda clamp in between the hood/bonnet either the edges or front…………worth going back to I guess, they’re just an extra layer.  Just have load the boards tail first & up to use the leash attachment………it’ll beat white knuckle
Have you tried using bowlines that are anchored under the hood? Keeps them off to the side, don't rub on the paint at all, super easy to install.
driving in the 50MPH range ::)

Reminds me of the huge hassle of loading - unloading windsurfing gear, plus rinsing it all every time you wanted to give it a go in marginal conditions - there were times when considering the extra effort would crush the enthusiasm for getting out & trying.[/font]

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Gear Talk / Re: V2 SIC Bullet or Glide V2
« on: July 13, 2021, 09:31:54 AM »
took the trip south yesterday, Hood River 1st, then to Portland - beautiful to see the Gorge in it's early morning glory again, and even the Willamette in downtown Portland was looking awesome yesterday, traffic aside!! Heading back out of Hood river into 35 mph headwind with the short purchase on my racks was unnerving.........not like the old days with a stack of two sub 8' sailboards. I hate using bow or stern lines 'cause they play hell with the car paint. Might have to find a work around for that..........

Collecting the Glide was very surprising - it was barely heavier than the Bullet! With the two of them stacked you could really see the similarities and the differences. Bullet's skinny tail, thinner nose, concave underside, and thickness in the standing area.  The Glide's wider tail, semi-uniform thickness, nose to tail, and more kick in the nose. Both have been tossed around a bit, but are very sound, and in great overall shape, [got some cleaning to do and loose the Big Winds rail tape and they'll look good to boot.] Still, nothing to worry about robustness, or the "first" bash - either one is gonna be perfect! Wanting try them both now  ::)

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Gear Talk / Re: V2 SIC Bullet or Glide V2
« on: July 10, 2021, 06:59:29 AM »
Good points, and thanks for the offer to get in some rides……..I’ll be trying to take a flyer to Portland area to collect them both Monday. DavidJohn chimed in on the other forum, and agreed that the SIC is probably the better choice.

I’ll offer the glide to friend first - which hopefully he takes, then I’d have a built in paddling partner - or post it on craigslist if he’s not interested - as you know there are very few decent boards offered up around these parts. [always amazed at what people are asking for beat to shit boards!]

Maybe by the time fall/windy weather kicks in around here I’ll have enough down-breezing in to have a decent feel for what I can and can’t do and go get out in it!

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Gear Talk / Re: V2 SIC Bullet or Glide V2
« on: July 08, 2021, 01:21:36 PM »
Thanks for  the input - appreciate it. I had SIC X14 for about 5 years and it faired pretty well, except for some careless garage maneuvering nose bashe  :(  live 'n learn. I posted the same topic in the Seabreeze forum that David John frequents, hoping "Naish" will catch his eye ;-]

I am concerned about simply loading and unloading the Naish - after a 27# board even just over 30# feels significantly heavier. Seems I've read some of them go well above the 30# mark........I am leaning toward the Bullet.

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Gear Talk / V2 SIC Bullet or Glide V2
« on: July 08, 2021, 07:26:31 AM »
Looking for some long range/term experience feedback between these two boards. Got myself in a bit of a predicament committing to purchasing one of each, a 2012-2013 Naish Glide 14x27, [glass not carbon], and a 2015 +/- SIC 14’ V2 scc Bullet. This is a 1st world problem for sure, and actually quite stoked to be in this predicament  ;D

Both used in pretty good condition, very fair deals, but can only realistically keep one. Want to use it as a loaner inticement board for my wife and friends to come play with me, plus as a tool to increase my downwind skill set. And something that I can comfortably look the other way when it acquires new bumps, scrapes and assorted use marks……..not a beater, but not my precious Infinity either.

Obviously, the SIC will be lighter and easier to handle, the handle is the best there is IMO, but probably more fragile. The Glide, is durable, the wider tail making maybe more stable?, but gotta be heavier and more difficult to handle, yet most folks who have or have had one won’t let ‘em go or regret if they did. Both boards have solid reputations as good downwind catching tools.

I have a small window of time to try ‘em both but won’t see any downwind or down breeze conditions in that time……..just some flat water trials. That’ll factor in particularly as the loaner, but not complete the full picture

So basically understand the pros and cons of each, but looking for some feedback of those who have spent some “quality” or long term time on both, and which would you choose??

Thanks in advance!

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Gear Talk / Re: Swagman Aero
« on: July 05, 2021, 09:30:09 AM »
short rack spread...........

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Gear Talk / Swagman Aero
« on: July 05, 2021, 09:29:14 AM »
Wondering if anyone has used, or is using one of these "wing" racks to haul board/s.........been suing a thule and it works well, even with a short spread between crossbars it holds my 14' board rock steady, but the damn thing whistles horribly with the sunroof cracked. These look like they'd be easier to load plus offer easier way to load a couple side by side, instead of stacking, which is a real pain, especially if there's any wind.

really curious about flex, strength, fit and durability - any experience info would be appreciated.
https://www.swagman.net/products/exo-aero

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Gear Talk / Re: what year is this Glide?
« on: July 01, 2021, 09:52:23 PM »
Yup, seen that one. A bit if a drive from the Pacific NW……….pretty sure 2102 & 2013 are the V2 and last of the 27” wide.

Think I have answered my own question by reviewing the video. The handle is offset on the 2011 they’re comparing to the 2012, and the logo just above it is dead match for the picture I posted…….unless of course it is a 2010, which I didn’t even realize Naish had made.

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Gear Talk / Re: what year is this Glide?
« on: July 01, 2021, 01:54:55 PM »
thanks for the reply Bill. That's why I'm wanting the 2012 - 2014 version, [V2 I believe they're referred to as]........the 2011 is the real elf shoe, the ones after that lowered the nose rocker significantly. At least that what the interweb tells me  ;)

It is indeed a find, but again it is ROUGH, some real amateur repairs, including I think use of epoxy to put on deck hold downs - pretty ugly stuff

as seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB5rl1xe-o0 and again the offset handle is 2012 like, the all white is 2011 like - color me confused.

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Gear Talk / Re: what year is this Glide?
« on: July 01, 2021, 09:33:44 AM »
flip side

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Gear Talk / what year is this Glide?
« on: July 01, 2021, 09:32:57 AM »
Local guy has what appears to be a 14' carbon Glide...........it's very rough, but likely can be had for an appropriate price. I want this as a beater board to get friends interested and as a no risk downwind tool - read to learn and get better on.

Know I want the V2 version, believe that's 2012 and newer, but the offset handle is what's got me confused. Anyone with some "for sure" ID capabilities would be great  - thanks in advance

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Gear Talk / Re: Infinity Deck Bungee
« on: April 19, 2021, 09:26:22 AM »
big picture

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Gear Talk / Re: Infinity Deck Bungee
« on: April 19, 2021, 09:25:37 AM »
finally got it dialed........the screws sent up from Infinity were way too big & long - M6 I believe, stainless with black painted heads. Now there's place for flips, water bottle, even PFD when in Hood River  ;)

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