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Downwind and Racing / Re: Allstar vs Sprint

« on: September 04, 2017, 11:19:37 AM »

Annabelle a free agent and not a peep from Lahui Kai after their initial offering.  Rumor was changes were coming.  I hope we see something new from Brian really soon.  I know he can't be happy just sitting on the sidelines.

Last time I checked in with him he was recovering from an injury and he wasn’t
So keen on making steering system

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Sneak Peeks, Rumors, and Wish Lists / Re: Morning Naish porn

« on: September 04, 2017, 08:22:31 AM »

Well look at it this way, I've recently picked the board I'm going to race on in 2018 and the performance gain from my data I've gathered so far is roughly showing a 1 minute saving for every 20 minutes paddled over my old one in laymans terms. That's huge.

Are you going to tell us which board you picked? Promise I won't tell anyone

I can after 9/9/17. 

Sounds good. Be sure to post it with the gains in performance you measured.
I wonder if the color blue has anything to do with performance gains

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Downwind and Racing / Re: Allstar vs Sprint

« on: September 04, 2017, 07:35:16 AM »

the everpresent question...

Allwater type nose vs displacement nose: Which is faster for a flatwater distance race?

For anyone following the racing in Copenhagen (ISA worlds) I think we have our answer. It's all about the paddler.

Annabel Anderson won on a [borrowed] Allstar. A fleet of Sprints coming in behind her.

Haven't watched the race but this photo tells a different story...

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Sneak Peeks, Rumors, and Wish Lists / Re: Morning Naish porn

« on: September 04, 2017, 07:21:10 AM »

I think 12.6 and under  is mandatory for this competition.

I knew there must be a simple and "rational" explanation. Cheers.

"rational" it is :

"SUP RACING BOARD SIZE: Clarification of Decision

After examining the feedback from our ISA Members regarding preferred board size, the ISA has decided to continue the use of 12’6 SUP Racing Boards for 2017. The reasoning is as follows:

The results of the survey of ISA Members were inconclusive and do currently reflect a preference for 14’
Adopting 14’ would clearly favor the developed nations who have the means and resources to ship larger boards to DEN
12’6” boards are more suited to the wave/ocean conditions in Vorupør, Cold Hawaii
The question of the best world-wide solution for the boards requires further study and the ISA will take active steps moving forward to review, monitor and consult the stakeholders as we look ahead to future WSUPPCs"

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Sneak Peeks, Rumors, and Wish Lists / Re: Morning Naish porn

« on: September 04, 2017, 06:50:07 AM »

More than the model, if he is still paddling a 12.6 for long distance race (outside of a 200m sprint that is quite specialised) does it still make the 14 versus 12.6 argument relevant for a top paddler like Casper? Did he paddled the distance race or abstained to maximise his chances at the sprint?

It makes a difference in a sense that elite riders want to break records and if a slightly faster
design will allow them to do so then they'll want to use that.

Agreed but it just seems unorthodox that Casper is choosing a 12.6 outside of the in and out of surf. Would you not expect that he could be even faster on a 14'?

I think 12.6 and under  is mandatory for this competition.

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Sneak Peeks, Rumors, and Wish Lists / Re: Morning Naish porn

« on: September 04, 2017, 06:41:17 AM »

Well look at it this way, I've recently picked the board I'm going to race on in 2018 and the performance gain from my data I've gathered so far is roughly showing a 1 minute saving for every 20 minutes paddled over my old one in laymans terms. That's huge.

Are you going to tell us which board you picked? Promise I won't tell anyone

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Sneak Peeks, Rumors, and Wish Lists / Re: Morning Naish porn

« on: September 04, 2017, 06:33:49 AM »

More than the model, if he is still paddling a 12.6 for long distance race (outside of a 200m sprint that is quite specialised) does it still make the 14 versus 12.6 argument relevant for a top paddler like Casper? Did he paddled the distance race or abstained to maximise his chances at the sprint?

It makes a difference in a sense that elite riders want to break records and if a slightly faster
design will allow them to do so then they'll want to use that.

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Downwind and Racing / Re: Allstar vs Sprint

« on: September 04, 2017, 06:30:13 AM »

Tell's me it's still about the paddler and less the board...

That's about all it tells you, once you'd tested both board your self you'd know which board
is faster (but only for you since it's all about the driver)

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Sneak Peeks, Rumors, and Wish Lists / Re: Morning Naish porn

« on: September 04, 2017, 06:20:15 AM »

For 200m sprints.

I don't find that complicated at all. I think they go so fast in sprints it makes sense to use a board optimized for planing.

And yet the Starboard is anything but

To make things
even more complicated, Casper just "wiped the floor" with all the highly specialized Starboard Sprints and he did it on last year's downwind board, so I'm not sure what to make of it yet.

Paddler 90% Board 10% ?
If you find a board design that works for you and you are comfortable with, just keep paddling it and you will get better on it regardless of the conditions ?

Yes Luc, That about sums it up IMO

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Sneak Peeks, Rumors, and Wish Lists / Re: Morning Naish porn

« on: September 04, 2017, 05:56:58 AM »

Being part of Naishs team, I was told that the top pro's never did the races that warranted use of the board and that when they did, they felt they were faster on the Maliko. Make of that what you will. . They have sold a few in the UK but I personally felt its lack of volume and highly specialised use made it a very small earner for Naish.

That makes sense. I understand where you coming from as rider on the larger side. You'd
probably be better off on the Starboards. For me the low volume just felt right from the start
on well designed board.

Would not surprise me at all to learn that Maliko is small earner, the race market being so small
and specialized in and of it self can justify the lack of worthwhile development. To make things
even more complicated, Casper just "wiped the floor" with all the highly specialized Starboard Sprints and he did it on last year's downwind board, so I'm not sure what to make of it yet.

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Sneak Peeks, Rumors, and Wish Lists / Re: Morning Naish porn

« on: September 04, 2017, 04:07:39 AM »

^ cool

They got good racers too.

BTW the SUP world championships starting tomorrow or saturday in copenhagen. Wonder what board casper will use. Worlds is still 12'6

You got your answer. He won on last year's Maliko, didn't go with the new model.
Female finalist Annie Reikert also used the older model.

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Downwind and Racing / Re: Orient Point - Rams Head Island - Long Island - USA - Downwind Vid

« on: September 01, 2017, 09:01:38 PM »

So this is what I've been missing wasting my time here on lakes...
Looks like Lars is doing a lot of sitting this one, hopefully will get in
shape once we're all back in the area and give him run for his money

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Gear Talk / Re: Zaveral /QB paddle comparisons

« on: September 01, 2017, 08:24:18 PM »

These paddles are as different as paddles can be. completely different blade, different angle, different shaft and different grip.
That said, both are very good, I have both and though I like the ZRE for most stuff I use the V-Drive from time to time.

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Sneak Peeks, Rumors, and Wish Lists / Re: Morning Naish porn

« on: August 31, 2017, 06:55:40 AM »

Based of what I've seen the past year, the market has spoken, can't remember even seeing the Javelin even once
on major races. Even on our own race 25 miler around Manhattan which is flat water this time of year,  Kai went with
the Maliko both last year and this year.

so I do think it's realistic insight into the market, but imo, lack of worthwhile development is almost a given in the small
race market, better focus on one model and hype the hell out of it which seem to do the trick because the Maliko was flying
of he shelf before it even landed, could not find it anywhere, not even for rent or demo. Got lucky in Hood River.

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Gear Talk / Re: 2016 Infinity Blackfish 14 x 27

« on: August 29, 2017, 01:26:16 PM »

Got it. The angle on the first video makes it difficult to compare if this does not also happen a little bit with the single fin.
I do trust that you have reviewed thoroughly and it is not the case.

You are right. I'm still not 100% sold on it. I could do a better job in that regard. Though it seems that it is the case.
I'll try to make  a better version, would be best to do it with 2 same boards running at the same time shot by a drone
or another board from the side and behind.

View from behind close to water level might work.
I am not doubting the result, I am just cautious when reaching a conclusion that the data clearly reflect that conclusion for most otherwise it could be counterproductive.

True. I think the jury is still out on that one as far as I concern.
Did the view from behind at water level ( and even little higher), you can see even less since the water trail and bubbles are blocking the view.

The problem with my setup is that it doesn't stay in place and shifts due to the weight of the arm (I use the smallest go pro available)