Yes go for some pre-curved neoprene mitts. If you still get forearm fatigue, cut off the inside palm. All you really need is wind protection to stay warm. I...
Another key is to keep your core warm, one option is a drysuit, or a new high end 5mm or 6mm surf wetsuit. I have an Ocean Rodeo drysuit and can get too hot...
Mikes suggestion re:core temp is key. I sailed this wknd 2x for ~2hrs each with no gloves and stayed warm because I had a hooded vest over a promotion "dry"...
Mike, Thanks for the great tips. I'm considering getting a drysuit. What type of fleece or under layers do you typically wear under your dry suit for air...
I agree about the palmless mitts. Gotta remember about 2 types of drysuits. One type, like the Oneill, is just like a neoprene wetsuit, but with a dry zipper...
I have fleece shirts and pants and also poly pro long underwear. Pretty much what I use for layering for skiing/snowboarding. Usually I go lighter unless it's...
Good day at Bob's Beach. About 6 to 10 sailors enjoyed sunshine, east winds and air temps in the mid-forties; not too bad for December. Sailed 4.2 90/L,...
Mark, What type of drysuit are you using? Mike ... From: mark_hagar To: NW-WINDTALK@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 11:34 PM Subject:...
I bought some 5mm boots for winter sailing and realized they will not fit into my windsurfer straps. Can I put shims under each strap to provide additional...
... I've never heard of this problem before. My feet are 11", wide, and I always wear booties - I set my straps 1 screw position wider than standard. I have a...
I agree with what Don said.... PLUS, a warning (since you're new to footstraps and winter sailing) related to THIS subject. Use 5 mm booties with caution. It...
Mike, I'm using the Ocean Rodeo Pyro Lite, the least expensive suit in the Ocean Rodeo line. Good comments by Mike S. about what to wear underneath a drysuit....
Winter booties do pose a problem. I agree with Don. The tapered Dakine straps are the best. With the tapered entry points for your feet allowing easy exit...
Winter booties may require some adjustments - I've found it to be very board specific. On some boards, I just loosen up the straps and its fine. Other...
I am a big Kokatat fan. Bought one of the used Gore-tex suits off eBay a few years back, and it has been great. I keep the seals treated and even have a...
I like the Baja solution for Winter sailing. Another one solution is to go skiing instead. Between these two I can pass the winter without getting wet in...
I wear 13 EE and some boards just don't work for me with 5mm booties - or any booties at all for that matter - others, I have no problems with. Sometimes I've...
Never ridden one but hear they plane in 7 knots of wind with a 10mtr sail. The video I've seen on youtube looks a little boring but I read an article that...
... Neil Pryde Maui. With shipping a bit pricey. I'm going to see if I can test ride one over there before I purchase. It would be an expensive lawn ornament...
It was good 5.6m Sailworks Hucker conditions today at Cline Spit. 5 or 6 kiters were out on 10, 11, and 12m kites. I used the Mistral Score V104 with a 38cm...
Due to unforseen circumstances I have to give up windsurfing. All my gear is going up for sale!!It's not new, but would be great for an intermediate sailor. ...
... Hi Carla, Sorry about that.While I am not interested in the gear (as I have tons of my own), I am always interested in why one would leave windsurfing. ...
Hey All, Big swell and big winds hitting the Wash coast this weekend. I am thinking of hitting the stomping grounds of that new hit movie and book Twilight...
Be careful driving out on the Peninsula. Traffic enforcement is everywhere, particularly in Sequim. Check out this article from the Peninsula Daily News: ...
Does anybody know if wearing a thin poly-pro top under a wetsuit will help keep you warm? Today's warmies consist of 5/4 Oneill + 1mm Promotion hooded vest,...
Just my guess :) (no actual experience with that set-up) (Mike M. would know, he's got tons of experience with this kinda thing... c'mon Mike write a little...
I've got some thick neoprene gloves, but I've never used them before (or any winter glove for that matter). I have heard that people like to cut the palms out...
I wear a 2 ml rash guard under my 5-4 Promotion. I haven't seen any like mine but it's a body glove that my wife got for me a few years ago. I can also wear...
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