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SUP General / Re: Balance Training in Surf

« on: November 17, 2023, 08:54:15 PM »

Awesome wave, Rick. Is that recent? Guessing that's the Cape.

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Travel, Trips, Destinations / Re: Questions about paddling around North Island (San Diego)

« on: November 04, 2023, 01:17:13 PM »

Google Distance measures the trip at about 10.5 miles. A lot depends on the weather, your ability, and the board you are paddling. Expect it to take at least four or five hours. Longer if you encounter headwinds and/or currents.

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Random / Re: “I just got hit by a whale!”

« on: October 31, 2023, 04:58:23 PM »

As far as I know I've never hit anything in the water other than maybe a jellyfish. I'm curious if others have hit anything with their foil. I think about hitting turtles. I would feel really bad if that happened.

We often hit Striped Bass in the spring when they enter Great Bay in NH. Some of them are over 30 inches. They usually escape without injury but there have been fatalities. They become food for bald eagles.

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Foil SUP / Re: Foil Videos

« on: October 22, 2023, 02:56:41 PM »

Nice one DJ. Looks like paradise. I always enjoy your videos. 

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Classifieds / Re: Free Classifieds - Please read before posting SOLD

« on: October 18, 2023, 04:53:38 AM »

Just add SOLD to the subject line.  See?

Editing is possible only for an hour or so after posting. After that, it is turned off.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: 400 Hours On Foil: A summer on narrow boards and the search for a perfect surf e

« on: October 17, 2023, 04:51:38 AM »

Thank you, that's extremely helpful. One question:

If you get a cuda, you need a new foil and new wings to go with it. ... If you just slap a big foil on it and use the same wing as always, you don't really have a concept of what is possible on it.

To be sure I understand, this is because the narrow board accelerates very quickly, so you can take off with a smaller foil and wing than with a wider board. And you'd be leaving a lot of speed/maneuverability/freedom/etc on the table if you didn't downsize your gear on the narrow board?

Yes, this is a correct understanding of the situation. Essentially, you need to completely re-quiver your setup to fully embrace narrow boards and everything they have to offer. Which is a tough pill to swallow for most. For most people, they could just use their smallest wing and then pick up a smaller foil as the first step in the right direction.

Having to re-quiver might apply to the Gorge or Maui where the wind is always nuking but this isn't necessarily true for those who typically foil in winds below 20 mph. My smallest wing is a 4m but I rarely get to use it. My smallest foil is the Axis HPS 980 which covers a wide range of conditions. It would be nice to have a smaller foil for high-wind days but I don't feel like it's a requirement since they don't happen very often.

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Classifieds / Re: Free Classifieds - Please read before posting

« on: October 17, 2023, 03:39:17 AM »

I agree with radair. I've never understood why we aren't allowed unlimited editing. All the other forums I belong to have it.

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Classifieds / Re: 3 SUPs for sale

« on: October 17, 2023, 03:30:26 AM »

That was quick. Those were nice SUPs at great prices. Now that they're gone, will you be getting something new?

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Narrow vs Wide Boards: Beginners to Advanced

« on: September 30, 2023, 04:01:32 AM »

Dwight's board looks similar to the Kalama E3 which I've been super happy with. Wing size and choice of foil determines how light a wind you can foil.

Guessing wind speeds, I can get up with the 7m CWC and Axis PNG 1300 in as little as 6 mph. The BSC 1060 can get up in 7 mph, and the HPS 980 around 9 mph. Someone with good wing-pumping technique might be able to push the limit even further.

When the wind is very inconsistent/5 to 15 mph, I often run the PNG 1300. It allows me to get up earlier and glide right through the lulls.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Narrow vs Wide Boards: Beginners to Advanced

« on: September 28, 2023, 04:54:57 AM »

The 7'4 x 25" 125L Naish will be super stable to learn on but may feel somewhat big for 175 lbs once you get past the beginner stage. You could probably learn on the 7'1 x 23" 105L at your weight but it will be a little more challenging, especially in choppy water.

The bigger board will definitely speed up the learning process if you don't mind the possibility of moving on to another board in a year or so. A lot depends on your balance, how often you go, and how fast a learner you are.

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Random / Re: Manx EV

« on: September 20, 2023, 03:39:00 AM »

I enjoyed that. A very well-done website. I used to read every magazine I could find about the dune buggy scene in the late '60s/early '70s.   

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Gear Talk / Re: Yet another new board thread

« on: September 15, 2023, 04:35:51 AM »

I tried an 8'10 Speeed a few times and one thing I couldn't get used to was the domed deck. Also, the parallel rails require it to be turned from the tail which didn't suit my style of riding.

I still love my 8'10 x 31" Sunova Flow. That board can be turned even if your front foot is over the handle so it's less critical where you stand. The new Casey/Flow model looks even better.

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Gear Talk / Re: Yet another new board thread

« on: September 12, 2023, 09:32:24 AM »

Wave height is typically measured by where the top of the wave would be on your body when surfing the wave. Most people would consider a two foot wave to be around knee high.

To call a wave small or medium is subjective. Many would consider anything below head high to be small.

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General Discussion / Re: Moving

« on: September 01, 2023, 02:44:34 AM »

That must be an awesome trip. Keep us updated. I've always enjoyed your posts.   

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Foil SUP / Re: SUPfoil is awesome

« on: August 24, 2023, 07:19:10 AM »

I'm sold. I really want to get into SUP foiling but can't afford another board right now. I'm thinking of selling my surf SUP since I hardly ever use it. My Kalama E3 is not quite stable enough for me but something around 8' might be perfect.