Skateboard sailing is so much fun, I can't believe everyone doesn't do it! The trucks on my Exkate board are super tippy/soft making it easier to turn tight...
... Interested to know how long ... I suggest a big board (at least 4' long) and mounting, drilling the mast step 8" or so behind the front truck. This will...
My board is pretty short but I think I would be a little leary of doing a tack or something like that on a skateboard sailor. Falling backwards on the pavement...
CGWA director Katie Crafts has asked me to let everyone on this list know that the CGWA Board has not committed to using the results of thier poll to decide...
Hi Phillip, My skate sailboard is 54" long and 11" wide at its widest point. It's cutout on each end at the trucks. The mastbase is mounted about 5" behind...
I used to skate sail alot on a 3-foot skate board with the base mounted right on the nose. Was really easy to do any kind of jibe or just skate in a circle...
Reminder from: NW-WINDTALK Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NW-WINDTALK/cal Lunch with Linda Tuesday October 2, 2007 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Location:...
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Reminder from: NW-WINDTALK Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NW-WINDTALK/cal Lunch with Linda Tuesday October 2, 2007 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Location:...
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I'm looking at buying a couple more masts, and found these: http://windsurfing-direct.ca/CA/index.html?target=p_828.html&lang=en-us Which seem to be inserts to...
Nunaya Bieszuacsz
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Oct 3, 2007 12:30 am
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Well, this is one good thing about Fall & its weather. Had a great hour of powered up 5.3 sailing @ Newcastle in Bellevue until 9:30 Tueday morning - an "on...
Hi all, Fair to good powered sailing yesterday afternoon at da Kastle. I sailed a 175 formula with a 7.0, then switched to my new Carve 122...same sail......
2005 Starboard Sonic 110 Liter. - $650 obo Purchased new, with small freight damage. Damage was on the bottom, about mid board, not on the rails. Had it...
The Broughton issue is scheduled to be heard at 3:25 p.m. Issues raised during the public comment period will be discussed. The meeting will be held in White...
I grabbed a quick sesh at Brown's Point today for a lunch break. Since it was raining yesterday, and since I can't see through my 4 eyes when it rains, I...
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It was good 9.9m/FW/66cm conditions from 3pm to 4pm today between Saltwater State Park and Pt Robinson. A little gusty but also nice and sunny. At about 4pm a...
For Sale: Gorge Rack - Removable type. Shortened the bottom crossbar to accommodate rack towers that are farther in. Also includes two mast holders attached to...
The Broughton issue is scheduled to be heard at 3:25 p.m. Issues raised during the public comment period will be discussed. The meeting will be held in...
I saw a nice looking Garmin on Dr. Winds wrist a few days ago. While I know there have been several posts in the past about portable GPS units, the ...
Hi Bruce, It was nice to sail with you again ! The GPS I received for fathers day last year from my wife (incredible supportive sweetheart she is) was the...
Bruce,
One pretty good place to peruse is www.garmin.com.
I still use an old Garmin Etrex Legend (5 year old model) inside a
waterproof kayaking cellphone...
Rick
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Oct 5, 2007 3:15 am
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I have a Foretrex 101. It uses batteries rather than being rechargeable. If it ever dies on you, just throw in a couple more for about 10 hrs. of run time....
Bruce, I have an Edge 305 that I use for mtn biking. I have not tried it for windsurfing, but I would think something from the Forerunner line would be...
I've had a Garmin Foretrex 201 for over two years now. It is nominally waterproof, but they tend to leak in windsurfing, and Garmin happily replaces them if...
I'd like to chime in some more about receivers and tree cover, etc. I have been using gps for windsurfing and hiking (and even driving) for a long time, and I...
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I used and old snowboard and mounted trucks on it. Works Great....
... I've been wondering if this was possible, I like how the snowboards are wide and long. And of course cheaper than mountain boards. Does the board feel...
I hope the forecast is correct, Whidbey looks like it'll be cranking tomorrow afternoon and Sunday morning. I'm hitting Waverly if it comes up. Phillip...
I have an entry level Garmin froetrex 101 purchased on EBAY for around $75 that works great for max speed, distance and a bunch of other info. I bought the...
