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« on: August 07, 2023, 03:09:07 AM »
How about a cheap polyester sleeping bag? The kind with polyfill that doesn't absorb water. They start at around $30 on Amazon. You can even go with a mummy bag for a more custom fit.
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« on: July 29, 2023, 04:44:32 AM »
The Skipper DW looks like an excellent board for ultra-light wind. To push the envelope even further, pair it with an ultra-light wind foil.
I can get up in 5 or 6 mph with my Kalama E3 DW combined with the Axis PNG 1300 and easily double the wind speed. Our wind is often very up and down so a high aspect/light wind foil can allow you to glide right through the lulls. The 1300 can reach its maximum top speed of around 17 mph over the water in 9 or 10 mph wind. When the wind is consistently above 10 mph, I switch to the Axis HPS 980.
For me at 66, the 6'1 x 23" Kalama has been the perfect all-around board for any wind speed. A volume of +30 liters makes it a fast slogger/paddler on those days when the wind dies. If I was younger, I might go a size or two smaller but still stay in the + volume range.
The Barracuda shapes are the ultimate in hydrodynamic efficiency but they are not a requirement for ultra-light wind.
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« on: July 10, 2023, 06:01:14 AM »
I'm a big believer that by this time next year the board offerings on the market will be completely changed.
I agree. A large portion of wingers will want longer narrower boards once they discover the advantages. I got my 6'1 x 23" E3 five months ago and it has been perfect for the winging I do. The E3 could be considered a compact version of the Barracuda. The Barracudas look awesome but I don't think I need one yet. I would love to get an 8'0 for SUP foiling if I could afford it. Of course, I would have to use it for winging as well.
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« on: July 04, 2023, 06:37:28 PM »
The board sounds okay for your weight but choppy water will increase the difficulty. If possible, find a spot with smoother water or pick a day with less wind.
25+ knots is a lot of wind for a beginner. What size wing are you using?
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« on: July 04, 2023, 11:39:04 AM »
Downwind boards are having a big influence on board design. I like it. -
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« on: June 11, 2023, 04:28:17 AM »
The downwind boards for winging could really change when you could use a 3m wing. I had read about someone using a 3m with their downwind board and a big foil to get going early.
That has definitely been the case with my Kalama DW board. It gets up way earlier than I ever could with my previous board thus extending the low end of the wind range for any wing size. The Axis PNG 1300 for light wind has also been a game changer. Combined with the Kalama, I've been using a 5m wing in conditions that previously required a 7m with my old board and BSC 1060. While a 3m wing would work with a big foil, it would be very slow. I'd rather be on a smaller high-speed foil for those winds.
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« on: June 10, 2023, 04:09:33 AM »
I'm comfortable with my 4m to around 25 mph(22 knots) but have used it in winds up to 30.
I would love to get a 3m for those 25 to 35 mph days but after buying a new board, foil, and two new wings this year, I can't afford any more gear.
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« on: June 09, 2023, 09:16:49 AM »
My favorite paddle was a modified Sunova. I cut an inch off the blade to make it around 85 square inches. Unfortunately, the shaft broke in half last summer. Now I'm back to using my spare Kialoa Pipes. I think that is 83 square inches. My shaft length is 73" or one inch over my head. It works well, although the Sunova paddled straighter with less wobble. I might try to repair the Sunova shaft.
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« on: June 06, 2023, 08:10:10 AM »
The 10'6 Original was my first board that I bought in July 2013. It was actually a pretty nice shape but I didn't keep it long as I progressed to shorter and narrower. A nice all-around board. I wish I still had it.
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« on: May 24, 2023, 03:49:37 AM »
SUPs do have a slight disadvantage paddling prone but it can be done. They are by far easier to pop up on from a prone position due to their stability. That's why many surf schools use SUPs for teaching the basics of prone surfing. My foil board is 23" wide and I sometimes have to prone paddle when the wind dies. I get so exhausted prone paddling that I usually alternate with knee paddling to get back to shore. There seem to be quite a few videos of people Foiling at Surfside and Quintana beaches. Wing foilers have the advantage of not having to pump the foil to get back out. https://youtu.be/jRUVjyghQt8https://youtu.be/R5aYbGPUtuo-
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« on: May 23, 2023, 04:07:53 AM »
I have some friends who have various modern longboards. I might ask to try one this summer but I doubt it will go well. I have attempted prone surfing a few SUPs over the years. I figure if I can't do that, any true longboard will be impossible.
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« on: May 22, 2023, 03:38:55 AM »
That is quite an accomplishment if you can prone paddle and pop up at 73. I'm 66 and can only endure about 30 seconds of prone paddling without resting and going from prone to standing is very slow for me. If stand-up paddleboards hadn't come along in my mid-fifties, I never would have taken up surfing again. I could probably improve my prone surfing if I spent more time doing it but that seems like more work than fun.
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« on: May 14, 2023, 03:57:27 PM »
SOLD
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« on: May 12, 2023, 09:38:07 AM »
It's not just the new DWS boards! The new huge HA foils from Gong and Sab, when combined with the new DW boards, have dramatically dropped the wind range for fun winging.
For sure. I'm ordering an Axis 1300 as soon as my old board sells. The Gong Sirus foils look insane. The XXXL is over six feet wide with an aspect ratio of 15!
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« on: May 11, 2023, 09:02:01 AM »
Sharp eye on the MacKite package. As long as the scammers remain this obvious, we don't have much to worry about. I feel bad for those just entering the sport who aren't familiar with products and prices yet. That's who the scam is aimed at I'm sure.
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