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1855
Definitely agree with Al the more the merrier. Higher carbon masts are lighter, and more responsive both of which will help you get planing earlier, and with...
donthiessen
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May 26, 2008
10:19 pm
1854
As a general rule, the more the merrier. Higher carbon means less weight. It always depends on what you're willing to pay, but definitely give the higher...
Alsurf
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May 26, 2008
3:03 pm
1853
Thanks for the advice! I got a good idea of what to go with now. One more question for you guys, probably a more opinionative one... Are high carbon content...
sean_marleau
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May 24, 2008
11:58 pm
1852
Sean; I agree, but also recommend you get a smaller sail (4.5-4.7) for the windy days. That 6.0 will be tough in 20 knots plus... ... on ... knots. ... step, ...
Alsurf
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May 22, 2008
1:19 pm
1851
Sean, Depending on where you sail and how often you want to sail the 6.0 with a 135 liter board is probably a great next board for you. It will help you learn...
donthiessen
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May 19, 2008
7:30 pm
1850
Hi, I was just wondering what sail and board sizes you guys use in Manitoba winds? I'm fairly new to windsurfing, but I'm learning fast and I'm looking to get...
sean_marleau
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May 18, 2008
7:50 pm
1849
wind looks good, temp will be cold. willow sounds better than pat as we'll have wind from the land rather than off the lake. let's check tomorrow morning..... ...
Alsurf
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May 16, 2008
9:53 pm
1848
and where are you going? Please post. I am thinking of trying Patricia beach tomorrow, but think that the cold water may make the wind skip. Might end up at...
donthiessen
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May 16, 2008
4:47 pm
1847
I was flying over the south end of the lake today. Ice is off all lagoons I could see, and well out from shore (maybe 1/2 mile). It's late late late, but...
Alsurf
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May 15, 2008
12:15 am
1846
yep, Jon Groten... I was out in Portage this summer and I should be coming back for the next season. Cheers ... From: donthiessen <donthiessen@...> To:...
Jon Groten
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May 14, 2008
10:58 am
1845
Hi Don, As far as I know Lawrence Stewart is still the admin. for the group. We are starting to get ready with our club's busy season ahead. The ice is almost...
Brad Woodworth
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May 12, 2008
5:03 pm
1844
do we still have and administrator for this group? Is someone monitoring it? Is anyone out there except for Al and I?...
donthiessen
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May 12, 2008
4:52 pm
1843
I was looking at the shots from last year, and lake was clear of ice by May 8th. Comparing what happened last year we are about three weeks behind, which...
donthiessen
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May 10, 2008
5:07 am
1842
Willow is normally the first to open, was speaking to Mark at Boost today and he thought it was still frozen. Latest satelite shots are either cloudy or at an...
donthiessen
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May 10, 2008
5:04 am
1841
Ithink this will be the weekend to get on the lake or at least a lagoon. If no sailing I'll use my new stand up paddleboard. Which lagoon is usually open...
Alsurf
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May 5, 2008
6:16 pm
1840
The gear has gone to the land fill. Woohoo! Finally got room in the garage again....
Myron
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May 3, 2008
4:54 pm
1839
take a look at these satelite shots. Will be open 2-3 weeks. Hopefully before the long weekend. Willow should be open a week or so earlier. ...
donthiessen
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May 1, 2008
11:01 pm
1838
Just had a look at the latest satellite images of the lakes and things are looking similar to last year (close, maybe a bit behind). The Red and Winnipeg...
Myron
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Apr 23, 2008
1:29 am
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Just got word that the lake ice at Grand Marais /Grand Beach is still well over 4 feet thick. ... red ... and ... big...
Myron
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Apr 16, 2008
3:11 am
1836
It's a little early yet. As a general guide though... Worst case, 2-3 more weeks after the red opens through the city before the lagoons (and tiny lakes) are...
Myron
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Apr 16, 2008
2:59 am
1835
On the water soon! Has anyone been out checking the lagoons yet? Al...
Alsurf
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Apr 15, 2008
9:27 pm
1834
... Hey Myron.....being the thrifty guy that I am, let me know what day you're heading to the dump and where it is, and I'll meet you there....lol. Just...
Windancer
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Apr 11, 2008
6:15 pm
1833
Hi guys! Getting close to that time of year. Are you READY for the 2008 Spring Season? THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE! I need to clean house... If it's not sold ...
Myron
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Apr 6, 2008
5:08 am
1832
Hey Gang, Just wanted to let you all know that we'll be hosting the 2010 Canadian Masters Championship here in Dryden, Ontario August long weekend! We would be...
windsurfwoody
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Apr 3, 2008
12:27 am
1831
Yes Don, we still have loads of snow and 2-3' of ice underneath. You never know with the weather lately, but I'm guessing we'll be on the water in May this...
- Woody -
windsurfwoody
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Apr 1, 2008
12:45 am
1830
Looks like it will be a late spring this year....
donthiessen
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Mar 31, 2008
10:48 pm
1829
I am looking for a board around 100 liters with power box fin. Dave Please reply to carels@... or 339 7581...
davidcarels
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Jan 9, 2008
1:55 am
1828
I am looking for a board around 100 liters with power box fin. Dave...
davidcarels
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Jan 9, 2008
1:51 am
1827
I think Woody gets the record for latest on the water this year. I'm just getting ready to get out on the ice with the ice board. Does anyone else out there...
Alsurf
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Nov 27, 2007
3:24 pm
1826
Wow, this is an actual windsurfing post, on a windsurfing forum... Don't know if anybody is still windsurfing, but we are here in Dryden. Out yesterday on my...
windsurfwoody
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Nov 4, 2007
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