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Gear Talk / Re: Goodbye SoloShot ..here comes Lily, the following drone...

« on: May 18, 2015, 06:19:21 AM »

Piros,  I wonder, given that everything moves at the speed of light, that anyone should now add 18mos to any product?  Clearly, someone with capital and access to a PHD or two can improve on this...  Poor bugger who invested his last few years in this is doomed..if v2 is not released in 90days.  Look at FLIP ..getting bulldozed by GoPro. (with Cisco's incompetence as a leg up)

Jim

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Gear Talk / Re: Kite on Paddle, What to call it ?

« on: May 17, 2015, 12:12:27 PM »

It's a Slingy-Wingy.  They always do interesting stuff but never seem to break thru to the top tier of visibility. They don't seem to do a lot of that self-serving, aggro marketing that other companies in the same markets do.   When was the the last time someone mentioned their boards SUP here?

Jim

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SUP General / Re: Some of you have urchins, sharks, etc. ..we get eaten before we get wet.

« on: May 17, 2015, 12:04:24 PM »

Creek,  You laugh but I actually sewed a line of  bug suits (following the adage: "Do what you know best.") but if you thought surf shops were poor pay ...beach stores have no $ at all.   I kept some for myself.  With a Permethrin treated suit I can actually work outside during the 'season'. 

Twitchy,  I forgot Jellies... Yeech!    Jim

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SUP General / Some of you have urchins, sharks, etc. ..we get eaten before we get wet.

« on: May 16, 2015, 12:07:31 PM »

I live off Chesapeake Bay and simply cannot think about paddling out back this time of year. Shore locals have given it the Latin name: May Fly ..because they appear in...  We are also large fans of Mossies, Chicken House Flies and Greenheads.  About mid-July you can pretty much paddle without a bug suit.

Jim

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Gear Talk / Re: Goodbye SoloShot ..here comes Lily, the following drone...

« on: May 15, 2015, 09:01:27 AM »

Oooops ..my apology to JD.  I'm not going to buy one, but I freaked at the possibilities.  ..put the transceiver on a hunting dog.. or whatever?!  Too cool. 


Jim

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Gear Talk / Goodbye SoloShot ..here comes Lily, the following drone...

« on: May 14, 2015, 02:42:20 PM »

As someone who carried around a Rolleiflex in the Army ..small POV cams are a wonder ..but this is like a tab of acid.  Wait 'till you see it splash!  Jim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vGcH0Bk3hg

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Gear Talk / Re: Don't use styrene products on epoxy boards- before and after board restoration

« on: May 14, 2015, 09:39:30 AM »

I like Solar Rez type products because I am impatient, but Harbor Freight has 3oz A/B epoxy that I tested directly on EPS with no issues  ...plus it's crystal clear compared to Solar ...1/2 the cost.

Jim

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SUP General / Re: Downwind Board + Skate Sail = Possible?

« on: May 13, 2015, 02:51:26 PM »

Eric,  Those come-n-go about the same rotation as plaid pants for the last 75yrs around Wisconsin and Minnesota.  You'd have a helluva time dealing with power spikes and a rolling board at the same time.  You'll notice the skate's sail is anchored. They make stoopid little sails for kayaks that are about as useful as 'tits on a bull', as they used to say back home. 

The one on ice works with speed skates .. black ice .. and 5kts.  There's little friction so the illusion of speed at 'not much real speed' is enhanced.  Even a teeny little iceboat can have you wet your pants. 

Make one before you buy one.

Jim

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The Shape Shack / Finding matching paint for a repair...

« on: May 11, 2015, 07:32:22 AM »

Creek told me about Naish yellow.. "To fix my Mana, I was happy with the yellow color match I got with:
Krylon Colormaster (paint+Primer) "Sun Yellow" (Gloss)"   

...but, I found (while looking for UV protected Clear) this source for custom mixed 2K colors.  If you don't have the need for a compressor and all the other stuff associated with shooting paint, this is about as close to real as you can get.  You simply need to find a matching auto paint color:  'Lexus Uptight Orange' ..whatever?! 

http://www.66autocolor.com/Automotive-Spray-Paint-Spray-Max-2K-Aerosol-p/spm2k-custompaint.htm

Your local auto body paint supplier may also have the machine to make rattle cans ..'save the shipping. 

Jim

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SUP General / Re: How Did Your Before And After Board Repairs Go?

« on: May 10, 2015, 12:58:55 PM »

I'll bite O-S .. Red circle/Blue square over Blue circle... or the reverse.  Lots of Junk in the water, eh?

Jim

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The Shape Shack / Re: Prowave fold repaired - thanks for your advice

« on: May 07, 2015, 09:24:41 AM »

'On and off the water' ...a real waterman.  Great job Rick. 

Jim

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Gear Talk / Re: How bad could a $450 board be? (that was $1800?)

« on: May 07, 2015, 04:59:51 AM »

... if they won't get a pic for you - 'sure a hell not going to find a scale to put it on.   Question: if you have to go get it anyway ...is 3.5hrs more or less time?   I'd carry a scale and would pass if it's full of water.  You can fix a lot of cosmetic damage easily/cheap.

Jim

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Gear Talk / Re: Humming fins

« on: May 04, 2015, 11:36:47 AM »

Like Badger, I would see it as a sign that the Gods were pleased with your performance. 

Jim

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Gear Talk / Re: Titan 12'6 2015 Review

« on: May 04, 2015, 06:20:04 AM »

Looks nice Adam.  I got to test paddle one of those Zephyrs beaner mentioned..  Similar reaction to your test. Stable as the sidewalk but could motor with a little muscle behind it.  Looks a good buy for the use.  Jim

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SUP General / Re: Wife in Kayak...me on SUP

« on: April 30, 2015, 05:02:18 AM »

Like Smoke ..have her pull the cooler.   I used to love wind (as a kiter) now it pizz's me off.

Jim