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SUP General / Re: Rechargeable Electric Pump

« on: December 26, 2023, 02:05:02 PM »

I think you will like it..I have owned a couple others and they are big and clunky . The Puffer Pro is smaller and has a carry bag too.

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SUP General / Re: Rechargeable Electric Pump

« on: December 26, 2023, 09:37:53 AM »

Puffer pro pump..love it. comes with multiple adapters to inflate many different water toys
I use it for winging and can inflate about 4 wings before recharging.

https://www.airbankpump.com/products/airbank-puffer-pro-rechargeable-pump

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Sea anchor to hold wing offshore while paddle out?

« on: December 05, 2023, 07:44:14 AM »

Yes been doing it for years with windsurfing gear and now wing foiling gear. I have to get through coral and rocks and breaking waves and it’s a challenge. I have a buoy tied to a mushroom anchor just past the break, usually chest/neck deep water . I tie up my board and then bring the rig after. Works great.

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Gear Talk / Re: L41 Bruce Wayne model

« on: October 05, 2023, 02:35:21 PM »

you won't be disappointed with the Bruce Wayne, and I probably wouldn't have been either had I not been riding the Hobie Raw for years.  It spoiled me and anything else I tried over the years couldn't compare.  Now that I am a bit older and don't SUP as much as I did, I could use a board like the Bruce Wayne now.
good luck

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Gear Talk / Re: L41 Bruce Wayne model

« on: October 05, 2023, 08:02:25 AM »

Let me chime in on my time with the L41 Bruce Wayne ..from all appearances and dimensions 8'10" x 30" x 4.49" 130L, this board looked perfect for me. At the time I was riding my Hobie Raw 8'10" by 28" 118 liters and looking for something with a tad more width and stability for those choppy days in the line up.  I LOVE my Hobie Raw and it rips and is fast and maneuverable.  I was disappointed with the Bruce Wayne and eventually sold it at a loss.  It felt sluggish to me and wide and not as easy to throw around as my Hobie. The Bruce Wayne surfed like a SUP and that's what it is. My Hobie Raw surfs like a surfboard and why I still love it although as I get older it's more of a challenge.   I tried to like the Bruce Wayne, but found myself always going back to the Hobie Raw.  for me it was an expensive mistake   I think most people will like the board and for most it would be an upgrade from what they are riding..just wasn't the case for me.

These days I wing foil and don't SUP nearly as much.

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Travel, Trips, Destinations / Re: La Ventana - March

« on: September 28, 2023, 08:29:44 AM »

In the Caribbean, it really depends on the island and the foiling location.  We live on the south side of Bequia in the Grenadines and protected from majority of the sargassum. I was foiling into early April and not a weed to be found..however north side of our island had some in the water and on the beaches.  I also have read Mexico gets a lot of sargassum but that was more Cancun Cozumel areas.  you might want to reach out to wingdingjoe who is a member of this forum and ives in Cancun. he might know about La Ventana as well

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Favorite places to score swell while winging?

« on: September 26, 2023, 09:07:46 AM »

I am partial to the Grenadines where I have a home.  Even if I didn't, I'd still go there for the consistent trade winds, amazing beautiful water and swells and breaking surf offered around the island chain.  Fly Miami to St.Vincent to begin your trip, then take island ferries to visit the different islands. 

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SUP General / Re: Anyone in New England have a beginner surfsup to sell ?

« on: August 24, 2023, 07:43:14 AM »

hey Peter this guy in Portsmouth, NH selling a bunch of gear on Facebook marketplace. . that Jimmy Lewis boards @130 liter might be a good one for your friend. I started out on that board, super stable.  https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/789940662585510?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A7f1d79f4-674a-4803-8426-65441a687439

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General Discussion / Re: Foldable Cart Or Trolley

« on: July 31, 2023, 06:29:46 AM »

+1 on the Mule..been using one for years. Tow it behind my ATV. Works great.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Is a 105L board to difficult to start with? I got KT Drifter 105 , I'm 180lbs

« on: July 05, 2023, 08:22:31 AM »

see if you can find someone to tow you behind a boat or jet ski...that's a smaller board for a beginner but not impossible. Learn to ride the foil board first, then add in the wing after you are confident on the board. That will make it easier.  Also once using the wing,  it's better to learn in stronger winds than lighter.  Without enough wind, you'll never get going and get up on foil.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Wing foiling the Kalama E3 DW board short review.

« on: April 27, 2023, 01:39:16 PM »

very cool Badger..nice set up and lovely setting however I can feel the chill all the way down here in FL.... I just bought the 7m CWC and love it.  I have used it from 9 mph to 20mph (today) I will have a lot more days on the water with the 7m.

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Classifieds / Re: Crispy almost new Cabrinha Mantis 6.2 $400

« on: April 16, 2023, 08:21:45 PM »

SOLD!

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Classifieds / Crispy almost new Cabrinha Mantis 6.2 $400

« on: April 13, 2023, 11:21:31 AM »

Selling my Cabrinha Mantis 6.2. Perfect condition. Only ridden 3 times. Still crispy, crystal clear windows. Very well built. Comes with bag and wrist leash.  I love my 4m and 5m Mantis, but decided I don't like lighter winds. I was able to foil in 12-14 mph with this wing. I weight 185 90 liter board. In Vero Beach, FL . $400.00 will consider shipping but you pay shipping..

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Foil SUP / Re: Foil Videos

« on: March 13, 2023, 12:47:04 PM »

Thanks Clay awesome videos..that SUP foil surfing Ocean Beach is impressive.  is that you?  you mention someone named Johnny too.
First time I have seen a foil surfer ripping on a top to bottom firing wave.   Takes balls for sure.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: UFO unidentified floating object...

« on: March 01, 2023, 08:52:55 PM »

I bet your filmer would appreciate a tripod!
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Haha your probably right. That’s my wife shooting from our deck, it gets crazy windy up there and the gusts play havoc with her camera work.