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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Tap for M8 bolt

« on: March 02, 2022, 02:36:01 AM »

Here you go.
Bottoming chamfer is the best to use.

https://www.mcmaster.com/8305A59/

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: New updated Board/Wing leash?

« on: April 17, 2021, 03:01:09 AM »

Aloha,
Curious  if anyone has one of these Takoon leashes? I am making one and stumped on how the shock cord inside the Dyneema cover is terminated. if you have a closeup pic that would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Geoff

https://takoon.com/products/leash-wing-2?lang=en

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General Discussion / Re: What apps for your phone do you use?

« on: January 16, 2021, 03:48:56 PM »

I find windy one of the best for wind and surf

https://www.windy.com/?41.851,-70.105,10

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Travel, Trips, Destinations / Big Island surf Sup rentals

« on: November 06, 2019, 04:56:32 PM »

Hi all,
 Headed to Kona in February for a few weeks and was curious if anyone could recommend some where that rents halfway decent surf sups . I am an advanced sup surfer in new england and currently ride a starboard wide point 8'10". Too costly to take my gear with me. Was hoping anyone had any input on a good shop that has fairly decent boards to rent. I used to be in the watersports business so I get it that most places have boarderline gear for rent to tourists. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Best,
Geoff

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Gear Talk / 2019 starboard hyper nut 7'10. Any rider input?

« on: June 04, 2019, 05:08:15 PM »

Hi all,
 I'm in the market for a new board more dedicated for surf. I've been riding a fanatic all wave 9'2" X31.5" for the past 6 years. Great board but I need something a bit snappier in the waves. I tried a 7'11" x 31" kings today which was fun. conditions were waist high, mushy and a little choppy today. the board was a bit unstable but I managed fine. once on a wave it was fun and very maneuverable. However I noticed the stability was still a bit  iffy. The reasons for this to me are obvious. I did like the board but I have a lot of old war wounds that make stability a factor for me ( broken pelvis, toes, ribs etc etc lol) I am an intermediate/advanced sup surfer 5'7" 165 lbs and just looking for opinions on the hyper nut. I surf cape cod and rhode island mostly. most of our conditions on  average can be mushy , just looking for a board with stability, shorter size and something that is very "skatey" on the waves. Any and all advice is appreciated.
Geoff C

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SUP General / Re: Creek in Portugal - a travelogue in Vids and pics

« on: February 16, 2019, 05:13:28 AM »

Great stories,pics and videos Rick. You are a true ambassador to the sport and to living life.

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SUP General / Re: Creek in Portugal - a travelogue in Vids and pics

« on: February 09, 2019, 11:53:52 AM »

Nice Ricky. How long was the drive from Sagres to Nazare?

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SUP General / Re: Creek in Portugal - a travelogue in Vids and pics

« on: January 13, 2019, 06:01:19 AM »

Keep living the dream Ricky. Looks like a fun place for a bit of everything.

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SUP General / Re: Sharing a wave with a shortboard ripper

« on: August 31, 2015, 03:33:07 AM »

Couldn't agree more stoney.

Creek the elder gets respect... .

Mellow vibe Sunday afternoon, lots of sharing, brought a BIG smile to a lady longboarder when I gave her a ladies 1st to a beauty of a set wave. Lots of genuine interest in how the CCBC went from some of the shortboarders. One of the great things about the Cape is that there is less issues mixing craft, always plenty of room to spread out and days like Sunday when its just wave after wave you can catch a wave and then watch every wave after you with someone on it, lots of waves and smiles to go around.

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NorthEast / Re: Stealth swell

« on: August 31, 2015, 03:29:56 AM »

Hope you have been getting on it Outcast. It has been pretty nice this past week.

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SUP General / Re: Sharing a wave with a shortboard ripper

« on: August 30, 2015, 04:36:05 PM »

Thats great Rick.  We do have a pretty good crew here.

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NorthEast / Re: Any Zoners around Cape Cod available to surf the second week of July?

« on: April 14, 2015, 03:27:23 AM »

Oh yeah. the usual suspects will be at the usual spots.
Let us know when you arrive. Dawn patrol crew is good crew.

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SUP General / Re: How do you get ocean tar off of your deck pad without damaging it?

« on: April 04, 2015, 05:15:43 AM »

believe it or no mayonnaise works. used it to take tar off our feet as kids. I think its the vinegar in it.

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NorthEast / Re: Battening down the hatches

« on: January 26, 2015, 03:43:18 AM »

Thankful that I have a wood stove, plenty of fire wood and plenty of vodka. Hope we get out of this with out too many problems. good luck fellow new Englanders.

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NorthEast / Re: Christmas on Cape Cod

« on: December 28, 2014, 05:39:22 PM »

That sure was fun Ron. Great weather and some fun waves. Surprised I made that drop but got my ass handed to me on a couple.