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Duck jibe
« on: May 23, 2020, 06:23:53 AM »
Nice how to video by Patrice Geunole on an easy variation of the traditional jibe. He posted this on his Facebook page under his name. Not sure if the link will work or if you have to “follow” him first.

 I’ve done a few now and they are pretty easy if you’re already confident in regular jibes. The pro’s do a fast spin while fully de powered mid-jibe (you’ll even see some double spins) but my first attempts were ole-guy slow so I’m not finishing my “regrab” until I’m riding in the other direction. No big deal. If you mess it up the consequences aren’t too bad. I guess you handle guys can discuss the ideal handle #‘s for a duck jibe :)

https://www.facebook.com/1303067852/posts/10223168301498219/

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Re: Duck jibe
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2020, 05:48:29 PM »
Thanks for the share. I really enjoy reading his written (albeit translated or second language) description of the maneuvers. So many nuggets of info!
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Re: Duck jibe
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2020, 11:03:44 PM »
Thanks for the share. I really enjoy reading his written (albeit translated or second language) description of the maneuvers. So many nuggets of info!
the translated wording always sounds a bit quirky but the slo mo video is what really helps me. I’m mostly a visual learner anyway. Have you tried any yet?

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Re: Duck jibe
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2020, 02:10:20 AM »
I tried a bunch of duck jibes yesterday on both tacks.  I made a couple from toeside but none from heelside.  The hand switch happens on the back handle which takes some preparation.  I dropped my wing twice just missing the switch.  It is a very weird feeling without the fixed pivot point of a mast foot.  You (I) can't go as early as on a windsurfer so it is a new timing.  Pretty much a straight downwind deal.  The bad ones are pretty funny because you are left holding an out of control wing by the back handle.
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Re: Duck jibe
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2020, 05:13:51 AM »
I’m pretty sure I’ll run over my wing a few times trying this but will give it a shot. :)  Those of us who don’t  windsurf have been calling this the “Gong gybe “
« Last Edit: July 31, 2020, 05:27:13 AM by Phils »

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Re: Duck jibe
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2020, 06:15:30 AM »
I’m pretty sure I’ll run over my wing a few times trying this but will give it a shot. :)  Those of us who don’t  windsurf have been calling this the “Gong gybe “

I was going to respond that this was one of the first wingsurfing videos that I ever saw so if it didn't already have a name we would probably need to call it the Naish Jibe :) .  Glad I went to look for it because I noticed that he is doing his hand switch on the front handle.  huh.  Pretty cool both ways.

https://youtu.be/TWne9kbROsA

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Re: Duck jibe
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2020, 10:48:29 AM »
I’m pretty sure I’ll run over my wing a few times trying this but will give it a shot. :)  Those of us who don’t  windsurf have been calling this the “Gong gybe “

I was going to respond that this was one of the first wingsurfing videos that I ever saw so if it didn't already have a name we would probably need to call it the Naish Jibe :) .  Glad I went to look for it because I noticed that he is doing his hand switch on the front handle.  huh.  Pretty cool both ways.

https://youtu.be/TWne9kbROsA
Thanks Admin.  Best vid I've seen yet

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Re: Duck jibe
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2020, 11:52:06 AM »
I'm going to practice a bunch with my 2M Cloud on my Onewheel!  20 in a row and I should be golden in the water.  ;D

The three attempts I've made with my 5M Swing have been successful, albeit sketchy and ugly as hell! Pretty much as far as you can get from the above Naish vid.
I’m a 5’9” 65kg rider:

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   4' 27L Armstrong FG Wing/Surf
   4’5” 34L Armstrong FG Wing/Surf
   4'11" 60L Armstrong Wing/Sup
  
  

Foils: Armstrong HA525, HS625, HA725, HA925, HS1050, HA1125, HS1250, HA1325
Wings: BRM 2M & 3M, FreeWing Nitro 4M, OR 5M & 7M Glide

 


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