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Forum: Free Forum 12th November 2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By Philip
Smile Windsurfing at the recent Olympics was the best...

Windsurfing at the recent Olympics was the best coverage on TV that I had seen and the narrative made a big difference as did the smooth organisation by the Brits. Particularly engaging was the...
Forum: Free Forum 18th May 2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,965
Posted By Philip
I think the equipment exists in large slalom...

I think the equipment exists in large slalom boards for light winds and small boards for stronger conditions. It is what most WS use (even if in detuned free ride format). It is light and simple to...
Forum: Free Forum 28th October 2011, 10:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,362
Posted By Philip
May be not. In the early days of TV there was a...

May be not. In the early days of TV there was a thriving market for repair work. Like most things digital technology has brought more reliability and modular repair. Motor cars used to be built like...
Forum: Free Forum 28th October 2011, 05:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,362
Posted By Philip
Black is the new colour. I don't mind black that...

Black is the new colour. I don't mind black that has carbon content - seems authentic. Black is a good colour for wet suits in cold weather. But black cars that can't be seen on the road!
Forum: Free Forum 18th October 2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,800
Posted By Philip
Nakaniko makes a good point with the roof racks....

Nakaniko makes a good point with the roof racks. In the early days a lot of people learnt the hard way that the forces acting on the bars and their roof connectors is a lot more than imagined. So...
Forum: Free Forum 14th October 2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,800
Posted By Philip
And the NP board bag I have is silver side to the...

And the NP board bag I have is silver side to the bottom of the board which to me says the silver goes sunny side up nose forward. Have always carried boards that way because I don't want lift at the...
Forum: Free Forum 6th August 2011, 06:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,175
Posted By Philip
Yes, my HS111 is definitely a keeper. With 5.8m...

Yes, my HS111 is definitely a keeper. With 5.8m cambered sail am using 29cm fin. For my weight it does get a bit bouncy in the gybes with that size sail but the glide through the lulls is really...
Forum: Free Forum 1st July 2011, 04:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By Philip
Hi Ken, Thanks for the tips. And I have...

Hi Ken,

Thanks for the tips. And I have noticed in upper wind speeds the 'black patches' on the water (when it is not that rough) that are a sign that things are about to get more interesting. All...
Forum: Free Forum 29th June 2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By Philip
Hi Farlo, well the general rule if trying to...

Hi Farlo, well the general rule if trying to optimise the mix of velocity made good and ground to windward depending upon the point of sailing is to head up in the gusts and head down in the lulls...
Forum: Free Forum 29th June 2011, 06:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By Philip
Seems that you are seeing cellular bursts which...

Seems that you are seeing cellular bursts which come down rather than from across the landscape which as with gusty winds on a open ocean can be caused by a difference in speed or direction between...
Forum: Free Forum 21st June 2011, 05:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 778
Posted By Philip
Hi Terry, There is a trade off between the...

Hi Terry,

There is a trade off between the bulkier early planning gear and the convenience of relatively smaller lighter gear on and off the water both for boards and rigs. For myself, similar age...
Forum: Free Forum 1st June 2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,312
Posted By Philip
For multiple board owners not 'either or' but...

For multiple board owners not 'either or' but 'and'. Different design philosophies both valid in their own way.
Forum: Free Forum 13th May 2011, 08:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,817
Posted By Philip
This WS v KS thing is parasitic. Both relatively...

This WS v KS thing is parasitic. Both relatively new sports and compared with many sailing classes minimalist in relation to equipment intensity and affordability. If KS is to get a Olympic berth...
Forum: Free Forum 28th February 2011, 04:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,368
Posted By Philip
My Gath helmet is now modified to wear over the...

My Gath helmet is now modified to wear over the top of a wet suit hat in winter when it gets the most use. Visor taken off. Plan to buy a second Gath set-up for warmer weather sailing with peak. Like...
Forum: Ask Our Team 8th February 2011, 04:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By Philip
A good place to start is the Repair Guide under...

A good place to start is the Repair Guide under Product Assistance through the Products button on the menu at the top of the screen. I buy my marine grade epoxy and fibre glass matt at the local...
Forum: Free Forum 2nd February 2011, 03:42 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,742
Posted By Philip
Like Ken I had some very nice race boards...

Like Ken I had some very nice race boards including a F2 Lightning Race which railed upwind like a train, went into slalom and a quite few years and down the track could find no replacement for the...
Forum: Free Forum 29th January 2011, 03:18 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,742
Posted By Philip
Agree with Darko Z. There are other formally...

Agree with Darko Z. There are other formally organised competitive sports most of my WS buddies do that are not weather dependent. WS for most seems to be a healthy way to have fun without...
Forum: Free Forum 24th January 2011, 06:59 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,742
Posted By Philip
Many sports and organisations which flourished in...

Many sports and organisations which flourished in the 80's are facing declining membership and participation rates because the world is different now with so many competing interests. Mountain biking...
Forum: Free Forum 22nd January 2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,742
Posted By Philip
The way I see things the gear has got a lot...

The way I see things the gear has got a lot simpler to use as everyone figured out what works. The ultimate in streamlined design has to be those higher wind boards and the sails to match. Of course...
Forum: Ask Our Team 31st December 2010, 05:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,809
Posted By Philip
Thanks Ola for your insightful contribution to...

Thanks Ola for your insightful contribution to the forum and all the best to you for 2011 and your new project
Forum: Free Forum 29th December 2010, 04:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,195
Posted By Philip
Interesting vid although sound quality quite off....

Interesting vid although sound quality quite off. Just prior to that iSonic 2012 explanation there was a lot of loud distortion and I had to close it down. Did anyone get more?
Forum: Free Forum 27th December 2010, 05:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,887
Posted By Philip
Thanks Ken for the commentary on the Slalom board...

Thanks Ken for the commentary on the Slalom board concept. Acceleration is a factor which I had just taken for granted but is of course not only necessary for Slalom events but on reflection I guess...
Forum: Free Forum 22nd December 2010, 03:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,887
Posted By Philip
Equipment wears out and can be damaged so the...

Equipment wears out and can be damaged so the latest on new models is something I like to keep across - although I have to say that sails prove to be more fragile than boards. In any event it is the...
Forum: Free Forum 3rd December 2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,694
Posted By Philip
The comparison between snow skiing and boarding...

The comparison between snow skiing and boarding is misleading. None of the alpine events were sacrificed for boards anymore than were the nordic events. There is in fact a lot of interaction and all...
Forum: Free Forum 19th October 2010, 05:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,803
Posted By Philip
Which goes to a debate several thousand years old...

Which goes to a debate several thousand years old as to whether it is humanity which is flawed or indeed the creation is just a complex and unforgiving place. No doubt it can be described by...
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