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Tom, thank you for your response. If you can, could you please answer the following, not just for me, but for any one else who is or may be considering getting a van:
1) Did you sleep inside your van? If you did, how did you stay cool on a hot summer night? 2) How do the Chevy or GMC .75 ton vans compare and contrast with the Ford Econoline? 3) What kind of highway gas mileage did you get?
4) About how many miles did your odometer read before you moved to Australia?
5) Did you build yourself or did you have a professional install a rack inside your van for your boards?

Thanks.
Matt

--- On Wed, 9/10/08, Thomas Burley <tburley12@...> wrote:

From: Thomas Burley <tburley12@...>
Subject: Re: [bw_windsurfing] new car for windsurfer
To: bw_windsurfing@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 8:24 PM

Hi Matthew,

Before I moved to Sydney, Australia 10 years ago, I had either Chevy or GMC .75 ton vans with long wheel base. They are fantastic, mileage may suck but all your stuff fits INSIDE. I used them for 15 years before the move. If I moved back to the US the first thing I'd do is get a new one.

Cheers

Tom Burley

On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 8:34 AM, Matthew Lestina <windsurfresource@...> wrote:

Folks, I am in the market for a new car. My Tercel is terminally ill in that it will not be able to pass emissions in 2010, so I would like to buy a new car sometime between now and then. Any suggestions for a make and a model. It must be able to carry my gear, including boards, either within or by use of a rack. Reliability and longevity are critical, and I am thinking long term, and am cradle to grave type of person. Fuel economy and low maintenance are also factors. Any suggestions?

Honda fit, Toyota RAV 4, ??? What would be a good choice?

Matt

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#342

From: "Thomas Burley" <tburley12@...>
Date: Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:24 am
Subject: Re: new car for windsurfer

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Hi Matthew,

Before I moved to Sydney, Australia 10 years ago, I had either Chevy or GMC .75 ton vans with long wheel base. They are fantastic, mileage may suck but all your stuff fits INSIDE. I used them for 15 years before the move. If I moved back to the US the first thing I'd do is get a new one.

Cheers

Tom Burley

On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 8:34 AM, Matthew Lestina <windsurfresource@...> wrote:

Folks, I am in the market for a new car. My Tercel is terminally ill in that it will not be able to pass emissions in 2010, so I would like to buy a new car sometime between now and then. Any suggestions for a make and a model. It must be able to carry my gear, including boards, either within or by use of a rack. Reliability and longevity are critical, and I am thinking long term, and am cradle to grave type of person. Fuel economy and low maintenance are also factors. Any suggestions?

Honda fit, Toyota RAV 4, ??? What would be a good choice?

Matt

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#341

From: Matthew Lestina <windsurfresource@...>
Date: Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:34 pm
Subject: new car for windsurfer

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Folks, I am in the market for a new car. My Tercel is terminally ill in that it will not be able to pass emissions in 2010, so I would like to buy a new car sometime between now and then. Any suggestions for a make and a model. It must be able to carry my gear, including boards, either within or by use of a rack. Reliability and longevity are critical, and I am thinking long term, and am cradle to grave type of person. Fuel economy and low maintenance are also factors. Any suggestions?

Honda fit, Toyota RAV 4, ??? What would be a good choice?

Matt

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#340

From: karabaszjp@...
Date: Thu Sep 4, 2008 12:11 pm
Subject: Re: Looking for used gear

karabaszjp@...

We have a swap meet next Sunday I bet there will be some there Or call us 484 515 5758 and e can get you setup

Jim Karabasz
EXTREME WINDSURFING

It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here.

#339

From: "normrea" <normrea@...>
Date: Thu Sep 4, 2008 4:09 pm
Subject: Looking for used gear

normrea@...

I am looking for used windsurfing gear something with a high flotation
rating.  I dont have anything yet.  I would prefer getting a HiFly
board set.

#338

From: Jim karabasz <karabaszjp@...>
Date: Mon Sep 1, 2008 8:22 pm
Subject: Quick Note From Extreme Windsurfing

karabaszjp@...

Hey,

HAPPY LABOR DAY.... But don't think summer is over. IT IS NOT! We have some of
the best events all summer right around the corner.

First, Petra is back and that mean different hings but one I'm SURE most of you
don't know is PETRA IS A CLEAN FREAK ... in a good way. The shop never looked so
good...REALLY but more importantly Petra unearth some "Lost Gems" Not that old 
('07 & a few '06s) but great deals. Plus the shop has killer deals on 2008
products, Demo as well as a wealth of used equipment. Come by and check it out
or contact me directly 484 515 5758 or email karabaszjp@.... THE SHOP IS
OPEN 10 to 6PM Seven days a week (weather permitting) this coming week.

Secondly, Sept 14 (SUNDAY) will be our FALL SWAP MEET Starting at 10 am running
until ???? If you are a seller come by early let me know what you have so I can
steer folks to you. If you are a buyer looking to fill out your quiver or get
awhole setup check in anytime and we'll do our best to help you...If you can't
make it and you are looking for something specific email me your request I'll
check it out and get you in touch with the right person.
Oh Yeah and all of this is FREE

Thirdly, (and finally) Speaking of FREE We are hosting an SUP (Stand Up
Paddlesurfing) Flatwater & Wave clinic & DEMO Sunday September 7th Starting at
9am. If you have a board or are looking to get into this amazing sport or just
wondering what all the excitment is all about. We'll be having brief talks by
some of the most locally experienced riders giving you ideas & tips both on and
off the water. We'll start on the bay here working out the kinks so to speak.
Then we'll pack up and hit the waves at one of our local beaches. The
instructors will be at the bay & beach to help you get started ...and if I know
these guys (and I do) They'll be out in the water & waves helping you get as
STOKED ABOUT SUP's As we are!
One more thing we'll have lunch on the beach. It's going to be GREAT fun.

What you have to do
The group is going to be kept small (getting available demo boards isn't
easy...If you are coming and you and willing to let a FEW others TRY your SUP
there is a SPECIAL GIFT from E/W for you! SO YOU MUST EMAIL ME AND LET ME KNOW
YOU ARE COMING. Sorry no last minute entries (particularly w/o equipment)

So lots of Fun still to be had so don't give up on summer fun here at Lakes Bay
just yet

See Ya out on the water!

JimK
www.extremewindsurfing.com


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#337

From: Raymond Blivin <rblivinx@...>
Date: Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:23 pm
Subject: RS:X Final Olympic Results

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Ever wanted to know who does well in windsurfing at the Olympics?
Here are the top overall performes in RS:X at the 2008 Olympics:

1. RS:X Men's Final Standings

1. Tom Ashley (NZL) Gold
2. Julien Bontemps France Silver
3. Shahar Zubari Israel Bronze
4. Nick Dempsey (GBR)
5. Nicardo Santos Brazil
6. King Yin Chan Hong Kong
7. Aichen Wang China
8. Nikalaos Kaklamanakis Greece
9 . Ivan Pastor Spain
10. Makoto Tomizawa Japan
26 out of 35 Benjamin Barger USA

2. RS:X Women's Final Standings

1. Jian Yin China Gold
2. Alessandra Sensini Italy Silver
3. Bryony Shaw GBR Bronze
4. Marina Alabau Spain
5. Jessica Crisp Australia
6. Barbara Kendall New Zealand
7. Zofia Klepacka Poland
8. Olha Maslivets Ukraine
9. Wai Kei Chan Hong Kong
10. Maayan Davidovich Isreal
26 out of 27. Nancy Rios USA

3. Men's RS:X Medal Race Results August 20, 2008

1. King Yin Chan Hong Kong
2. Shahar Zubari Israel
3. Tom Ashley (NZL)
4. Julien Bontemps France
5. Aichen Wang China
6. Nicardo Santos Brazil
7. Nick Dempsey (GBR)
8. Ivan Pastor Spain
9. Makoto Tomizawa Japan
10. Nikalaos Kaklamanakis Greece

Note that the results of the Medal race do not dictate the winner and who medals, as results of the first 10 races are also a factor
Benjamin Barger of the USA did not qualify for the medal race.

4. Woman's RS:X Medal Race Results August 20, 2008

1. Alessandra Sensini Italy
2. Bryony Shaw GBR
3. Jian Yin China
4. Marina Alabau Spain
5. Olha Maslivets Ukraine
6. Barbara Kendall New Zealand
7. Maayan Davidovich Isreal
8. Zofia Klepacka Poland
9. Wai Kei Chan Hong Kong
10. Jessica Crisp Australia

Note that the results of the Medal race do not dictate who wins and who medals, as results of the first 10 races are also a factor
Nancy Rios of the USA did not qualify for the medal race
Matt

#336

From: Jim karabasz <karabaszjp@...>
Date: Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:23 am
Subject: 4-ZONE: Extreme Windsurfing E Newsletter August 20

karabaszjp@...

Extreme Windsurfing - August 20, 2008 - 609.641.4445/ 484.515.5758

1. Cool Fall Events
2. Great Deals
3. Little things to make Windsurfing better
4. Operational Notes / News

GREAT PRICES, Friendly Service & NO ATTITUDE!

Cool Fall Events

Hi Everyone,

It's still summer and windsurfing Kiting & Standup Paddle Surfing are in full swing but we are kicking off that great time of year FALL! Temps cool, crowds thin, water stays warm and oh yeah the wind & WAVES are some of the best all year.

First, This coming weekend Aug. 23 &24we are Hosting our LAST DEMO of the year Starboards & Sailworks Roger Jackson & Ellen Faller will be at our site on Lakes bay to answer question and get you out on the water. It is definitely NOT to late in the year to pick & enjoy a new board from Starboards or one of the great Sailworks sails. There will e limited demo boards for sale at AMAZING prices. The best stuff goes early so come by and stake your claim. There will even be SUP's on sale great way to get into this very cool sport.

Secondly, For the first time ever Extreme Windsurfing will be hosting a SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) Clinic (Flatwater & wave) on SUNDAY SEPT 7th. This is a FREE event. For everyone weather you wanna try SUP's or if you're already own one and want to expand your SUP experience. 2 of the area's most experienced SUP ridders our own Ben Schnaibel & Terry Junker will start you off right at the shop at Lakes Bay and after getting your feet wet (for real) we'll head out to one of our wonderful local beaches for some ocean paddling & wave ridding. It is going to be a fun gathering in a non competitive situation to enjoy a different day at the beach. I'm sure enlightening as to the possibilities of the SUP locally.

All we ask is that you sign up before hand by emailing me karabaszjp@... to let me know you are coming and if you have an SUP. If you have equipment and are willing to "share alittle" for this event please let me know as there will be a special gift for you.....

2. Great Deals

Boards (Demos & Close Outs)
	Starboard Acid 80 $789 Starboard Kombat 97 Technora $799 Starboard Carve 101 Technora $799 Starboard iSonic 145 WOOD $1099 Starboard iSonic 145 Technora $899 Starboard GO 155 2007 $599 Starboard Phantom 301 $699 Fanatic Shark 145 HRS NEW $999 JP Excite 130 FWS NEW $1199 MORE

Sails (2007 & 2006 models)
	Sailworks 4.2 Revolution $379 Sailworks 4.6 Revolution $389 Sailworks 5M revolution $399 Ezzy SEWave 6M New $499 Sailworks Retro 6M NEW $518 Sailworks Retro 6.5 NEW $522 Sailworks Retro 7M New $669 Sailworks 8M Retro New $559 Gaastra GTX 7M $349 Sailworks 7.5 Retro $459 Gaastra GTX 8.0 $399 Sailworks 9.5 Retro $499
Many more great prices call for details 484 515 5758

BEST WETSUIT DEALS AROUND!
Quantity of one on all items THESE ARE KILLER DEALS get'm while they are hot!
20% off all instock boards & sails call the shop for current inventory

Little Things to make Windsurfing more Fun

It is easy & fun to focus our thoughts on the BIG things in windsurfing, Boards, Sails even mast and booms can be intriguing...Well, to some of us. These are BIG bright colored things non windsurfers say "Man that looks cool! And they are cool but there are a lot of over looked little things that can make a big difference in ones windsurfing fun factor. Mundane things like....

FINS yes more learned and important people than I have written VOLUMES on Fin design and relivance. Can't afford a new board or rig this year (probably your stock fin on the board you bought a couple of years ago is all ground down and beat up anyway) simply adding a fin or 2 to your favorite board will give it a "SPARK" you never knew it had. In a simple statement consider the importance of fins by looking at them as "UNDERWATER SAILS" Which in a lot of ways (create lift, twist off to control ect...) They are!

How about something as simple as "Harness Lines" not exactly a "sexy" item.We use the ones on the boom until they break. Then we get other ones that look the same. Which is "OK" but consider the value of a good set of Adjustable Harness lines. Like Sailworks. These on the fly Adj. lines have an amazing influence on rig balance & ease of sailing in different conditions. Or if that is to much to deal with how about the NEW Amazingly simple Mono Lines from Dakine. You can balance a rig with these lines in seconds and be out on the water sailing effortlessly. Imagine no more rig wrestling (I think I've got that in the London Olympics as afull medal sport) or restting lines every time you sail or change sail size.

There are a bunch of other equally basic NON sexy items Like Spectra Downhaul line last up to 5X longer than that old dacron stuff that will break soon and leave you stranded (really) or Downhaul cranks not exciting I admit (lives in the bottom of your gear bag with who know what???) but man lose that "Tug Cleat" save your back & elbow (trust me on this I KNOW) and rig your sails RIGHT & effortlessly. Don't get me started on the JOYS of Adjustable Outhauls...let's just say it's one of the cheapest WOW factors I know of.

So next time you are in the shop or talking to me on the phone or net let's talk about some not so exciting stuff it will be worth it!

4. Operational Notes / News

We have a new addition (at least for a little while) Petra Kanz will be running Extreme Windsurfing while she heals from a hand injury. I know we all wish her well and I know she'll be back in the water as SOON as she's better. There is no better time to stop by and get her ideas on what will make your windsurfing more fun.

Also importantly I've met with the new owners of the Hampton in Tabby & Gary(Sonny's daughter & her husband) Absolutely lovely folks (their 4 boys are learning to windsurf) They are as excited as we are to continue windsurfing & Extreme Windsurfing here on Lakes Bay for many years to come.

** NEW PROCEDURE:

* Water temp PLENTY WARM Spring suit or Trunks

* WATCH OUT FOR DEHYDRATION THIS CAN SEVERELY HAMPER YOUR COORDINATION ON THE WATER WE HAVE A SNACK BAR ON THE DECK WITH WATER & DRINKS ( sorry non alcholic only)

* The Shower is gone. Hotel will not permit it to be rebuilt I suggest brining a sun shower. We SHOULD have water avail to fill sunshowers (Bring the Sunshine (warmth) too!) ONLY No equipment washing permitted.

Please contact us at the warehouse (484 515 5758) for all your windsurfing & kite questions & Equipment needs!

NOTE: We are FORCED by dealer Agreement to post on our website ONLY Suggested Retail Price Call the warehouse Shop or email us directly at karabaszjp@...
(it's not our rule we just have to deal with it)

Extreme Windsurfing - July 15, 2008 - 609.641.4445/ 484.515.5758

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#334

From: Matthew Lestina <windsurfresource@...>
Date: Mon Aug 11, 2008 5:46 pm
Subject: RS:X Olympic Boardsailing

windsurfresource@...

For any of you who are interested in windsurfing at the Olympics, I have found the following links: 1) http://www.nbcolympics.com/sailing/resultsandschedules/rsc=SAM102901/index.html for the men�s RS:X results and 2) http://www.nbcolympics.com/sailing/resultsandschedules/rsc=SAW102901/index.html for the women�s RS:X results. Alternatively, go to http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/Schedule/SA.shtml and then click on the results for RS:X men�s and RS:X women�s. There are probably many other websites that also have schedules, results and photos, which can be found by googling �Olympics�, then looking for the schedules and results for the genre of sailing and then the sub-genre of boardsailing or RS:X.

I noticed that each of the men�s and the women�s RS:X has 10 races and a Final, 2 of the 10 races have already been completed.

   Jim, how do they calculate the winner, 2nd place etc from the above 10 races and the Final?

For the men�s RS:X, Benjamin Barger representing the US was 21 out of 34 in the first race and 22 out of 35 for the second race. For the women�s RS:X, Nancy Rios is representing the US, and she placed 25 out of 27 for the first race and 24 out of 25 for the second race.

   Jim, being such an affluent and powerful nation that the US is, why can�t the windsurfers representing the US at the Olympics make a commensurate showing? Why do we place near the bottom in windsurfing?

Windsurf Resource

#333

From: Matthew Lestina <windsurfresource@...>
Date: Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:29 pm
Subject: RS:X Boardsailing in the Olympics

windsurfresource@...

#332

From: Jim karabasz <karabaszjp@...>
Date: Fri Aug 8, 2008 2:40 am
Subject: New Quick Note: Extreme Windsurfing E Newsletter July25

karabaszjp@...

Extreme Windsurfing - July 15, 2008 - 609.641.4445/ 484.515.5758

It'a All About Jibing Clinic

Operational Notes

GREAT PRICES, Friendly Service & NO ATTITUDE!

1. New & Notes From Jim

Hi Everyone,
Just a really FAST note

IT'S ALL ABOUT JIBING!

Saturday August 9
One day Jibe clinic with Ben and Petra
9:30-5:00 pm
                          Lunch 12:30-1:30
                          $100 per person
                         10 person minimum

                          Reserve your spot ASAP Call 609 641 4445

2. Great Deals

Boards (Demos & Close Outs)
	Starboard Acid 80 $789 Starboard Kombat 97 Technora $799 Starboard Carve 101 Technora $799 Starboard iSonic 145 WOOD $1099 Starboard iSonic 145 Technora $899 Starboard GO 155 2007 $599 Starboard Phantom 301 $699 Fanatic Shark 145 HRS NEW $999 MORE

Sails (2007 & 2006 models)
	Sailworks 4.2 Revolution $379 Sailworks 4.6 Revolution $389 Sailworks 5M revolution $399 Sailworks 5m RETRO $399 Sailworks 5.5 RETRO $405 Gaastra GTX 7M $349 Sailworks 7.5 Retro $459 Gaastra GTX 8.0 $399 Sailworks 9.5 Retro $499 Sailworks 10M Retro $479
Great prices on 2008 Sailworks, Ezzy, Severne & MORE

BEST WETSUIT DEALS AROUND!
Quantity of one on all items THESE ARE KILLER DEALS get'm while they are hot!
20% off all instock boards & sails call the shop for current inventory

3. Operational Notes / News

First I like to let everyone know the young man on the deck, collecting parking, carrying rigs is our new Junior Dock boy Justin Harrington. He's stoked and we are really stoked to have him.

** NEW PROCEDURE: Starting early next week we will be re-deploying "Mr BOB" (outside toilet). It will be down by Extreme Windsurfing. PLEASE UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES USE/GO INTO THE HOTEL FACILITIES UNLESS YOU ARE A REGISTERED GUEST>>> NO EXCEPTIONS!

* Water temp PLENTY WARM Spring suit or Trunks

* WATCH OUT FOR DEHYDRATION THIS CAN SEVERELY HAMPER YOUR COORDINATION ON THE WATER WE HAVE A SNACK BAR ON THE DECK WITH WATER & DRINKS ( sorry non alcholic only)

Please contact us at the warehouse (484 515 5758) for all your windsurfing & kite questions & Equipment needs!

Extreme Windsurfing - July 15, 2008 - 609.641.4445/ 484.515.5758

#331

From: Jim karabasz <karabaszjp@...>
Date: Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:22 pm
Subject: 4-ZONE: Extreme Windsurfing E Newsletter July25

karabaszjp@...

Extreme Windsurfing - July 28, 2008 - 609.641.4445/ 484.515.5758

1. Notes From Jim

2.Summer Events You Don't Wanna Miss
3. Great Deals
4. Operational Notes

GREAT PRICES, Friendly Service & NO ATTITUDE!

Notes From Jim

Hi Everyone,
Summer is still kicking along had some raging thunderstorms on Sunday but great sailing Fri & Sat. (iWindsurf kinda missed those) Just some quick notes about up coming events, deals.

Short & sweet for a Tuesday morning

JimK

Summer events YOU DON'T Wanna Miss!

First Fun Event:

Summer Beach Party Sat. August 2nd Starts after sailing (later if its windy earlier if it is not) Proceeds go to Ocean Charities ($10 per person Donation). Great food, Great Fun One of the best events all year

Rainbow Paddle/ Swim August 2 Standup Paddle Board Event at the Pleasantville Yacht Club asked us to chaperone the Junior 1/4 mi swim 9am and our event is a 2 mi paddle at 9:45. $25 Donation to Field of Dreams & Donny Fund If you have an SUP this is going to be another FUN event. Call the shop for more details or email me (JimK)

Starboard & Sailworks DEMO WEEKEND August 23 & 24th all day. Try it before you buy Talk to the experts. killer deals in the shop & on limited demo equipment. If you've thinking about picking up some great Boards or sails, and waiting for the best time (Still LOTZ of sailing season left to enjoy it) THIS IS IT (last demo of this year)

SUP DEMO SEPT. 6 If you are thinking about SUP's or you have one and are getting into it this is the event! We are going to start with a flatwater Clinic here at Lakes Bay. With the area pioneers in the sport (Ben & Terry) Then we are going over to the beach (a good safe beach) and hit the waves again under the watchful eyes of our clinicians. Lunch on the beach. Nothing Fancy just FUN!

Great Deals

Boards (Demos & Close Outs)
	Starboard Acid 80 $789 Starboard Kombat 97 Technora $799 Starboard Carve 101 Technora $799 Starboard Futura 111 Technora $1175 JP Australia Xcite Ride130 FWS $1279 Starboard iSonic 145 WOOD $1099 Starboard iSonic 145 Technora $899 Starboard GO 155 2007 $599 Starboard Phantom 301 $699 Fanatic Shark 145 HRS NEW $999 MORE

Sails (2007 & older models)
	Sailworks 4.2 Revolution $379 Sailworks 4.6 Revolution $389 Sailworks 5M revolution $399 Neil Pryde V6 2002 5M $199 Sailworks 5.5 RETRO $405 Sailworks 6.6 Hucker $459 Gaastra GTX 7M $349 Gaastra GTX 7M 2003 $250 Sailworks 7.5 Retro $459 Gaastra GTX 8.0 $399 Sailworks 9.5 Retro $499
Great prices on 2008 Sailworks, Ezzy, Severne & MORE

BEST WETSUIT DEALS AROUND!
Quantity of one on all items THESE ARE KILLER DEALS get'm while they are hot!
20% off all in stock boards & sails call the shop for current inventory

3. Operational Notes / News

GREAT NEWS! 2008 T-Shirts are in Extreme Windsurfing Logo shirt & The C4 "OLD GUYS RULE" Shirts. Cost $20 ea or $30 for any 2 T-Shirts. Get'm while they are HOT!

Also importantly I've met with the new owners of the Hampton in Tabby & Gary (Sonny's daughter & her husband) Absolutely lovely folks (their 4 boys are learning to windsurf) They are as excited as we are to continue windsurfing & Extreme Windsurfing here on Lakes Bay for many years to come.

* Water temp PLENTY WARM Spring suit or Trunks

* WATCH OUT FOR DEHYDRATION THIS CAN SEVERELY HAMPER YOUR COORDINATION ON THE WATER WE HAVE A SNACK BAR ON THE DECK WITH WATER & DRINKS ( sorry non alcoholic only)

Please contact us at the warehouse (484 515 5758) for all your windsurfing & kite questions & Equipment needs!

Extreme Windsurfing - July 15, 2008 - 609.641.4445/ 484.515.5758

#330

From: "Pete" <shred.master@...>
Date: Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:50 am
Subject: FW: [windsurfing-10] the weekend into Monday

shred.master@...

In appreciation,

Pete *8-)

From: windsurfing-10-announce@... [mailto:windsurfing-10-announce@...] On Behalf Of Peter B Ashman
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 3:53 PM
To: windsurfing-10-announce@...
Subject: [windsurfing-10] the weekend into Monday

it is looking like a nice afternoon today it is already 19 with gusts to 23 at LBI

here is the forecast from iWindsurf

S to SSW winds increase Saturday into Sunday. Potentially strong SSW flow by Monday.
A few adjustments to the forecast mainly for Monday this morning. Slow start to the weekend with a high dominating the area, but this should change by Sunday as the high moves offshore and next front approaches from the west with building southerlies for the afternoon. Trend is to slow down this front as it moves in from the west, meaning a better shot at some moderate to strong SSW winds by Monday.

Saturday:
Light W to SW winds to start. Afternoon seabreezes top out in the low to mid teens along New Jersey and eastern beaches of southern Long Island. Hudson river should also see at least some low teens work northward during the afternoon.

Sunday:
Light SW start again, but things should pick up for the PM. Widespread upper teens develop along the NJ coast, with Lakes bay and LBI hitting some low 20s with sun. Long Island also sees mid to upper teens favor the eastern half of southern Long Island beaches, though Plumb and Jones may see some low teen action as well. Better chance for mid teen to funnel up the Hudson as well.

Monday:
Front holds well west of the region now. Potential for widespread 20s with some mid 20s possible into southern NJ and eastern tip of Long Island.

Forecast above prepared by meteorologist Kate Looney.

and the Marine Forecast from Weather Underground

Tonight
SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Sat
SW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming S 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Sat Night
S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Sun
S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Sun Night
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Mon
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Mon Night
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt...becoming N at around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Tue
N winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming SW. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Wed
SW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming se. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

keep in mind that the Bay ... Lakes Bay will always usually be a bit windier than the ocean

especially if there is a thermal enhancement involved

In appreciation,

Pete Ashman
The Positive One *8-)
Passion Realizer
RichPete.com
610.329.3128

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#329

From: Jim karabasz <karabaszjp@...>
Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:47 pm
Subject: Extreme Windsurfing E Newsletter July15

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Extreme Windsurfing - July 15, 2008 609 641 4445/ 484 515 5758

Extreme Windsurfing GREAT PRICES, Freindly Service & NO ATTITUDE!

Hi Everyone,

Summer is in full swing here at Lakes bay. Weathers been warm & dry, water is balmy & we've had wind (planning) 3 plus times per week. New stuff's been flying in & out of the shop. New personel on site, and I JUST got back from a GREAT SUP wave session. So I'm STOKED!

Just a BUNCH of stuff to talk about but first I gotta thank a customer/freind of mine who offered some proffessiional writting skills to me. Huck Fairman and his wife Pam were kind enough to look over my news letter, and offer some suggestions (like be more concise... I know I'm ignoring that suggestiion right now but I'll try) but in reading their work (or rework) I got 2 other ideas

ONE, we the windsurfing community are kinda like a "tribe" and alot of us have products & services that others of us might need from time to time. Kinda like Huck & I. I'm proposing to anyone who is interested to put up a page on my website with the names email or tel # of anyone or company assoc. with windsurfing that would like to be listed (FREE) I'll just provide a list not references or details but putting one windsurfer in touch with another everything from painters mechanics ect to guy like Huck providing consultive services. Even if you have a website or blog like our friend Matt put up an informative website bw_windsurfing : Baltimore Washington DC Area Windsurfing I know I'd prefer to deal with someone like me than pull out the yellow pages.

Basically if you are interested in listing all I need is your service, name, email website and whatever you want listed Remember I'm trying to keep this basic!

SECOND, Back to my buddies Huck & Pam's suggestions. They suggested I put my MOTTO at the head of my newsleter. Which got me thinking Extreme Windsurfing is kinda like a windsurfer it goes where the wind blows as opposed to say a big corporation is like abattleship parting the ocean on it's way. Pam offered some ideas and they got me thinking. Particularly This one (Extreme Windsurfing) GREAT PRICES, FREINDLY SERVICE & NO ATTITUDE! This got me thinking about WHY Linda Hodecker (my previos partner) started Extreme Windsurfing. Of course we saw that SNJ needed a good shop (2 had just closed 15 yrs ago) and with Linda around you can't help but get a FREINDLY reputation, But both Linda & I experienced a better than you type of attitude while buying windsurfing equipment. Both Linda & I were experienced & knowledgeable windsurfers, but we were commited that at EW we would listen and help our customers select equipment THEY wanted, not push what we thought was COOL.

I hope you'll see that motto not just on our Newsletter

Now, actually taking the adviseI I was given (Keep it Short)

**GREAT DEALS

**SUP UPDATE

Shop & Site updates

Speaking of the shop WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10 am to 6pm (Weather Permitting) Come by check it out lots of new stuff & Killer Deals!

DEMO/Closeouts

Starboards, Sailworks, JP, and alot more

Starboard Acid 80 $789

Mistral Syncro 90 $359

Starboard Kombat 97 Technora $799

Starboard Carve 101 Technora $799

AHD GRide 63 108 Liters (2004 Excellent condition $399)

Starboard Carve 122 WOOD $939

Starboard iSonic 145 WOOD $1099

Starboard iSonic 145 Technora $899

Starboard GO 155 2007 $599 (2 small nicks on EVA deck otherwise PERFECT!)

Starboard Phantom 301 $699

Fanatic Shark 145 HRS NEW $999

Fanatic Goya Pro Model (255cm X 57cm Wide 89L EXCELLENT CONDITION )

$599

Sails(2007 & 2006 models Excellent condition)

Sailworks 4.2 Revolution $379

Sailworks 4.6 Revolution $389

Sailworks 5M revolution $399

Sailworks 5m RETRO $399

Sailworks 5.5 RETRO $405

Ezzy SE wave 5.8 (2005) $299

Ezzy SE Wave 6.3 (2004) $299

Sailworks 6.6 Hucker $459

Gaastra GTX 7M $349

Sailworks 7.5 Retro $459

Gaastra GTX 8.0 $399

Sailworks 9.5 Retro $499

Sailworks 10M Retro $479

Great prices on 2008 Sailworks, Ezzy, Severne and MORE!

BEST WETSUIT DEALS AROUND!

Quanity of one on all items THESE ARE KILLER DEALS get'm while they are hot!

20% off all instock boards & sails call the shop for current inventory

Lots Going on SUP wise

We've been getting new convert pretty much daily and the Starboards ability to be sailed, paddled & surf along with their killer designs has them the most sought after SUP's. The 11'2 and the 9'8 FISH seem to be dominating in the waves, but ther eare plenty of 12'6" devoutee's in both surf & flatwater. Sailing (surf & Flatwater) seems to favor the 12'6. Personally I love my 12' in the surf & flatwater but I can feel the difference in glide.

I've been perfecting riding river waves & whitewater, been playing on boat wakes. Bunch of customers raving about sailing SUP's in flat & waves. Tom's talking about doing a moonlight cruise (w/o the booz I hope)

Speaking of Flatwater paddling 5 intrepid paddlers paddled in the Donny Row on Lakes bay in june. When we got to registration at the Pleasantville Yacht Club we were greeted with 15 mph head wind and big chop out on the bay. 4 of us seemed ready to settle into a great breakfast and forgo the whole paddling thing. But Tom Huetter said why not do a mile half downwinder from PT Point back to the YC. So we had to delay our breakfast order and we all (Ben Schnaibel on a 12'6, Terry Junker on a 9.8, Mark Hawks on a 12', Tom Huetter on a Mistral Pacifico 11'6" & me on a 12'6 PLUS Pete Creswell on a sea kayak)piled into vans drove up to PT point paddled as a group all the way down to the Yacht Club. Arriving to inquizical looks and questions about "Those Surfboards" Joining the interpid paddlers were Pat Smith (ground crew for the paddlers driving a car for us to get back to PT point) Murray "Burger Boy" runner & Linda Hodecker & Norma (political player in our area) joined us for a GREAT breakfast . We had an interuption when the local media wants us for some pictures but to lure us back out (to get wet...AGAIN) they offered us another breakfast and all we could eat...how can you turn that down.

All in all it was a great event and we hope more of you will be joinng us next year, and not just for breakfast

All Inquires please call the warehouse (24/7) 484 515 5758

or the shop 609 641 4445

Operational notes:

** First I like to let everyone know the young man on the deck, collecting parking, carrying rigs is our new Junior Dock boy Justin Harrington. He's stoked and we are really stoked to have him.

** Also importantly I've met with the new owners of the Hampton in Tabby & Gary(Sonny's daughter & her husband) Absolutely lovely folks (their 4 boys are learning to windsurf) They are as excited as we are to continue windsurfing & Extreme Windsurfing here on Lakes Bay for many years to come.

** NEW PROCEDURE:

Starting early next week we will be re-deploying "Mr BOB" (outside toilet). It will be down by Extreme Windsurfing. PLEASE UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES USE/GO INTO THE HOTEL FACILITIES UNLESS YOU ARE A REGISTERED GUEST>>>
NO EXCEPTIONS!

* Water temp PLENTY WARM Spring suit or Trunks

* WATCH OUT FOR DEHYDRATION THIS CAN SEVERLY HAMPER YOUR COORDINATION ON THE WATER WE HAVE A SNACK BAR ON THE DECK WITH WATER & DRINKS ( sorry non alcholic only)

Please contact us at the warehouse (484 515 5758) for all your windsurfing & kite questions & Equipment needs!

Lakes Bay Notes

	High Tides:
	7/15	11:26am
	7/16	12:12pm
	7/17	1:04pm
	7/18	2:01pm
For reference only

	Wind:
	Tis The Season: Thermal winds are common this time of year. Think before you go Thunderstorms Lightning are a possibility Be careful! When in doubt don't go out! Check the weather & Check your equipment. Make sure you have a "buddy" to sail with Saftey first!

Upcoming Events

KEEP AN EYE ON OUR WEBSITE THAT IS WERE UPDATES WILL BE!

BEACH PARTY August 2nd Starting after Sailing $10 per person contribution to local marine charity.

SUP Demo Day (later in August equipment permitting) Flatwater & waves...possibly a beach picnic too... stay tuned

Lakes Bay The BEST wind around!

See Above it just doesn't get any better

Extreme Windsurfing - 1-609-641-4445 - www.extremewindsurfing.com

#326

From: Jim karabasz <karabaszjp@...>
Date: Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:00 pm
Subject: Extreme Windsurfing E Newsletter June 17

karabaszjp@...

Extreme Windsurfing - June 17, 2008 484-515-5758/609 641 4445

Extreme Windsurfing's News and Notes

Hi Everyone,

Big Weekend coming up this coming weekend June 21 &22 Plus some cool stuff in the shop & on the water.

One of the MOST anticipated weekends we have here at Lakes bay.

First, we have the first visit of the year of the Starboard & Sailworks FREE DEMO WEEKEND. Come out see all the new stuff. Get the lowdown on how & why it works from Roger Jackson & Ellen Faller (US Windsurfing's WINDSURFERS OF THE YEAR) Always fun! We are offering up to 50% off Sailworks & Starboards products. If You've been thinking about it. This is the time (and place) to come down try it before you buy it , get a KILLER DEAL THIS WEEKEND ONLY! And have fun on it all summer no waiting until some cold adrk day. YOU GET TO HAVE FUN NOW & SAVE NOW! Starts Sat. 10 AM until ???? & Sunday we will Start after we get back from the Donny Paddle (see below)

Second, Extreme Windsurfing is helping promote Donny Day Sunday Morning 6/22 Paddle, swim, or row. Most of us will be out on our SUP's (don't get me started on SUP's this newsletter will never end!) it is a 2mi water course 5k run (either or not both after all we are not triatheletes here) Fun Paddle, GREAT Breakfast, T-Shirt. It is NOT a race it is for fun and raises money for a VERY Worthy cause Family needs for children who suffer catastrophic injury or diseases here in Atlantic & Cape May counties. Some unique things about the Donny Fund on it's balance sheet it has $0 of assets, $0 of administrative fees or salaries. ABSOLUTELY 100% of its revenues go to families in need for WHAT THEY NEED. It is MORE Than a worthy cause! It is going to be FUN. We will meet at the Bay (Extreme Windsurfing 7079 Blackhorse Pike West Atlantic City NJ 08232) at 7:30 am and go up the bay to the Pleasantville Yacht Club for a 8AM start. The Demo for Starboards & Sailworks will be starting a bit later on Sunday due to this event.

Not to be over shadowed but PETRA KANZ is holding a Longboard/Lightair (conditions permitting) On Sat. JUNE 28th. Yes, you can get better in Lightair there is A LOT to learn (that you'll will make you better & more efficent in windier conditions) that you can't learn when it's HOWLING! SIGN UP EARLY call the Shop 609 641 4445

Speaking of the shop WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10 am to 6pm (Weather Permitting) Come by check it out lots of new stuff & Killer Deals!

DEMO/Closeouts (website is updated)

Starboards, Sailworks, JP, and alot more

Starboard Acid 80 $789

Mistral Syncro 90 $359

Starboard Kombat 97 Technora $799

Starboard Carve 101 Technora $799

Starboard Carve 122 WOOD $939

Starboard iSonic 145 WOOD $1099

Starboard Phantom 301 $699

Fanatic Shark 145 HRS NEW $999

Fanatic Shark 130 HRS NEW $999

BEST WETSUIT DEALS AROUND!

Quanity of one on all items THESE ARE KILLER DEALS get'm while they are hot!

20% off all instock boards & sails call the shop for current inventory

Lots of SUP ADVENTURES Waves, Paddling w/Dolphins, Whitewater, Fishing, Sailing wave & Flatwater IT's BEEN GOING OFF!

**I promise more details next time**

All I can say about the SUP's situation is THESE BOARDS ARE AMAZING!! If you are thinking about it come by and try it SOON!

Supply IS limited. EVERYONE is doing it

Flatwater Fun & Great Excercise

Wave Big or Small are just a WHOOT! (easy too!)

Sailing, flatwater or waves opens up new areas & avenues of FUN

Come by Try it out!

All Inquires please call the warehouse (24/7) 484 515 5758

or the shop 609 641 4445

Operational notes:

**My Daughter said she'd have the pictures of the T-Shirts ready for the web...but then you know teenage girls. T-Shirts are selling well 2 designs Extreme Windsurfing Logo & Starboard Tshirts.

$15 each $25 for both (shipping incl.)

* Water temp PLENTY WARM Spring suit or Trunks

* WATCH OUT FOR DEHYDRATION THIS CAN SEVERLY HAMPER YOUR COORDINATION ON THE WATER WE HAVE A SNACK BAR ON THE DECK WITH WATER & DRINKS ( sorry non alcholic only)

++ To clear up a rumour We are once again allowed to use the hotel bathrooms. The hotel mgt asked that you come in through the front door and not be wet or sandy (thru their lobby)

Please contact us at the warehouse (484 515 5758) for all your windsurfing & kite questions & Equipment needs!

Lakes Bay Notes

	High Tides:
	617	11:26am
	6/18	12:12pm
	6/19	1:04pm
	6/20	2:01pm
For reference only

	Wind:
	Tis The Season: Thermal winds are common this time of year. Think before you go Thunderstorms Lightning are a possibility Be careful! When in doubt don't go out! Check the weather & Check your equipment. Make sure you have a "buddy" to sail with Saftey first!

Upcoming Events

KEEP AN EYE ON OUR WEBSITE THAT IS WERE UPDATES WILL BE!

Spring is...The BEST wind of the year!

See Above it just doesn't get any better

Extreme Windsurfing - 1-609-641-4445 - www.extremewindsurfing.com

#324

From: Jim karabasz <karabaszjp@...>
Date: Thu May 22, 2008 3:48 am
Subject: Quick Note Windsurfing (SHORT Update)

karabaszjp@...

Hi

This is REALLY SHORT

First it is my sorrowful duty to let everyone know our good friend & Landlord at
the Hampton Inn (our Launch site)  Mr. Bagraduni (Sonny as he was known by all)
pasted away May 2nd. His hard work & tolerance of all of us windsurfing on "HIS"
beach. He gave us (Windsurfing & specifically Extreme Windsurfing) a shot 15
years ago. I/we can not thank him enough! Our relationship with the current
management his God Son (Sarkis) is excellent and I see no changes in our
operations in the foreseeable future.

If you could remember our freind Sonny he would want to be remembered not only
as the godfather of windsurfing @ Lakes Bay but as a man who was proud of his
ethnic heritage and HONORED to be an American... A true PATRIOT. His favorite
saying was "Only in America..." and he meant it and lived it everyday.


On a happier note

Petra asked me to remind everyone she is having a Shortboard clinic at the bay
this Saturday May 24th. This is a GREAT opportunity to get tuned up & pick up
some tips to really improve your sailing THIS season. Contact Petra directly
petra_kanz@...

It's going to be GREAT weather this weekend & looks like wind the shop is open
10 am to 6pm Sat/Sun/Mon...soon to be open 7days a week stay tuned Great deals
on 2008 Windsurfing, kitesurfing & SUP's newstuff arriving all the time

See Ya Soon
JimK
www.extremewindsurfing


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#323

From: "cebuwindsurf" <cebuwindsurf@...>
Date: Tue May 20, 2008 5:35 pm
Subject: For Sale - Mistral Syncro 2005, 105ltr - 650USD (with fin & extra footstraps)

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No repair, dings, or crack. Buyer to pick-up merchandise. I also have
used carbon boom (162-222), fins, harness lines, etc...

#322

From: Jim karabasz <karabaszjp@...>
Date: Wed May 14, 2008 10:59 am
Subject: Quick Note Windsurfing (SHORT Update)

karabaszjp@...

Hi
(I promise to be short)
Lots going on at Extreme Windsurfing at Lakes bay

ABK went off last weekend everyone learned a lot & had fun too! We have a BUNCH
more clinics this year check them out on our website www.extremewindsurfing.com

Just to let everyone know our events calendar is growing it's going to be a
GREAT season

THIS SATURDAY (May 17th) is our SPRING SWAP starting at 10 am until ??:?? Great
deals on demo boards & sails and up to 25% off all 2007 closeout & NEW 2008
products

A change in our event schedule The STARBOARD & SAILWORKS DEMO WEEKEND is June 21
& 22 (To accomidate Roger's travel schedule)

Additions to our EVENT SCHEDULE

SUNDAY JUNE 22nd (note that the demo at EW this day will start later as I'm SURE
Both Roger & Ellen will participate in this event too) 14th ANNUAL DONNY DAY
This is run by JNS Foundation and is a 2.5Mi event in Lakes Bay. For the first
time they are adding a SUP Distance paddling event (THIS IS NOT A REAL RACE it
is a participation event) All participants get a T-shirt & brunch at the finish.
Benifits local kids with cancer. More details call 484 515 5758

July 19 & 20 SUP Surf Event in 7th street, Ocean City NJ More details to follow

** These are the FIRST 2 SUP EVENTS in NJ EVER!**

Lots more fun stuff going on & GREAT Deals too!

I look forward to seeing everyone soon

JimK
www.extremewindsurfing


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#321

From: ibtybe@...
Date: Fri May 2, 2008 7:58 pm
Subject: Recommendation for new wind surfing site: http://www.windsurfresource.com/

ibtybe@...

As someone who is newly interested in wind surfing I highly recommend your going to : http://www.windsurfresource.com/. The site offers both the novice and beginning great resource information. I found the glossary and lauch information exceptionally helpful. Also, the invitation to contribute info. to the site is appreciated. Excellent and easy to navigate this site. Kudos to the author of the site. ~Tybe D.

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#320

From: Jim karabasz <karabaszjp@...>
Date: Thu May 1, 2008 5:15 pm
Subject: Extreme Windsurfing E Newsletter May 1

karabaszjp@...

Extreme Windsurfing - May 1, 2008 484-515-5758/609 641 4445

Extreme Windsurfing's News and Notes

WOW! Spring is really SPRUNG here at Lakes bay the weathers been good so far (knock on wood) The water temp is rising steadly in the Mid 50's It's actually PLEASANT! Even got out for my first wave session (in the rain last Monday) Things are popping at the shop too. New 2008 Boards from Starboard & Fanatic (still waiting on our JP Preseason) Sails the NEW Sailworks Retro's are in still just as fast but easier handling & of course the SUP's are trickling in (just about every MFG is b/o on something) and FLYING OUT THE DOOR!

We are fully stocked on Accessories, Fins, Mast booms parts. We even still have some closeout & Demo Boards & sails. Basically...You need it we got it!

We are updating events. You could call may at Extreme CLINIC MONTH (details below!)

In a nutshell...Things are popping stop by or call us 484 515 5758 (warehouse) Shop is open Weekends (weather & employee health permitting...long story) 10 am to 6pm 609 641 4445

In this Edition

Everything has a value BUT Knowledge is PRICELESS

SUP NEWS I'll refrain from my pure stoke just CONTINUE to give a KILLER DEAL

Fins the best money you can spend to improve your windsurfing

2008 Event Schedule

April 12th Shop Opens 10 am for the season

May 9 - 11 ABK Returns to Lakes Bay GREAT opportunity to tune up for the season

May 17th SPRING SWAP MEET Starts 10am to ????

May 24 PETRA KANZ CLINIC (call shop/or email karabaszjp@... for details)

June 7 & 8 Starboard/Sailworks DEMO WEEKEND (w/ Roger & hopefully Ellen)

June ?? Donny Day Benifit Paddle (SUP's & Kayaks) actual date should be confirmed soon

June 28th PETRA KANZ CLINIC

July ?? & ?? SUP Expression Session In Ocean City NJ

There is still more in the works SUP Demo Tour, Beach party ect...)

Knowledge is Priceless

OK, sounds like something some teacher would say. OK I hang around teachers to much I hire them, I work with them, I'm even married to one, and I hated school (if it weren't for Athletics I'm not sure I'd have gone..but that's another story.) You probably guessed that by my grammer & punctuation here...but I digress.

Folks come in my shop and buy windsurfing equipment (thus the name EXTREME WINDSURFING) I love to talk about boards, sails, masts, booms, wet/drysuits. Even nuts & bolts & repairs excite me I LOVE IT! Seeing someone just "Light Up" after using that New ---- the stoke is refueled!

I must admit however that in these rambling discussions I find myself talking about a lot of techniques (windsurfing) Although Equipment is important to enjoy windsurfing. Proper technique & time on the water practicing (even when its not that windy) are critical too.

Time on the water I'll tak about in a later artical.

You'd be surprised how hard most people work at windsurfing. Windsurfing doesn't have to be as hard as your working at it right now! The fastest way to have more fun windsurfing is to learn to do it EASY (the RIGHT WAY) Rigging (board or sail) RIGHT is a primary first step. If you are wondering if it's rigged right just stop by the shop we'l be happy to help.

Also at Extreme Windsurfing we have an excellent staff of Windsurfing instructors who can/do give intermediate & advanced lesson just like we do hundreds of beginner windsurfing lessons. Call us any time to set up a private lesson. BUT this month MAY we are offering some unique opportunities.

First we are really excited to welcome back Somers Point's (town a couple miles awy from Lakes bay) "prodical son" ANDY BRANT & ABK clinic on May 9 thru 11 Here are ALL the details

From:	Andy at ABK BoardSports on Sun Apr 27 09:51:19 -0400 2008
Subject:	W. AC Camp
Message:	Hi Jim OK Here is the Info Camp is 3 days it costs $450 this includes 3 lunches, 1 dinner, and a teeshirt The Best windsurfing instruction on the planet All levels fron beginner to expert some 2008 demo gear from JP and Neil Pryde great location sign up at www.abkboardsports.com full day of instruction from 9:30 until 5:00 followed by Video session Lectures, Simulation, On water coaching, and Video analysis all a part of the program Andy & crew are not only fun but they will get you sailing better It's MORE than worth the money. Back again this May is Lakes Bays very own Petra Kanz single day clinics. The first one is May 24 (contact Petra @ petra_kanz@... for topic & costs) These are smaller lower key single topic clinics (cost less too) but you get TOP NOTCH INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION. Plus unlike the clinics Petra does all over the East Coast. Petra is around the bay and willing to answer questions to help you continue to improve

DEMO/Closeouts (website is updated)

Starboards, Sailworks, JP, and alot more

**Sorry the file is to STILL to big it won't fit in this program call (484 515 5758) or email for prices**

BEST WETSUIT DEALS AROUND!

Wetsuits

5/3 Size Small (Neil Pryde) $99

4/3 Size Small (Neil Pryde) $99

5/3 Size Med Neil Pryde Jenna) $95

Short Sleeve Steamers

3/2 Med Neil Pryde Jenna $75

3/2 Size Small (Neil Pryde 5000) $85

3/2 Size Med (Neil Pryde 5000) $85

3/2 Size XL (Neil Pryde 5000) $85

3/2 Bare Womens Size Lg $69

Quanity of one on all items THESE ARE KILLER DEALS get'm while they are hot!

20% off all instock boards & sails call the shop for current inventory

NO SUP ADVENTURES but soon to be more as the season is upon us

All I can say about the SUP's situation is IT IS GOING OFF! If you are tinking about it come by and try it Supply will be limited. EVERYONE is doing it

Flatwater Fun & Great Excercise

Wave Big or Small are just a WHOOT! (easy too!)

Sailing, flatwater or waves opens up new areas & avenues of FUN

SUP DEAL - Board, Basic Paddle & Fin

"Everything you need to get started"

$999 plus shipping

All Inquires please call the warehouse (24/7) 484 515 5758

or the shop 609 641 4445

Operational notes:

**My Daughter said she'd have the pictures of the T-Shirts ready for the web...but then you know teenage girls. T-Shirts are selling well 2 designs Extreme Windsurfing Logo & Starboard Tshirts.

$15 each $25 for both (shipping incl.)

* Water temp is in the mid 50's

* I Still HIGHLY recommend using the 100 degree rule (Air Temp + Water= Safer conditions STILL BE CAREFUL) Ability & Equipment and a bunch of other factors should be considered... but on days with any wind you'll find windsurfers at our launch @ Lakes Bay Keep a "weather Eye out on each other and "BE CAREFUL OUT THERE"

++ To clear up a rumour We are once again allowed to use the hotel bathrooms. The hotel mgt asked that you come in through the front door and not be wet or sandy (thru their lobby)

Please contact us at the warehouse (484 515 5758) for all your windsurfing & kite questions & Equipment needs!

Lakes Bay Notes

	High Tides:
	5/1	11:26am
	5/2	12:12pm
	5/3	1:04pm
	5/4	2:01pm
For reference only

	Wind:
	Spring has SPRUNG Thermal winds are comman this time of year, but it can still be cold out there! Be careful! When in doubt don't go out! Check the weather & Check your equipment. Make sure you have a "buddy" to sail with Saftey first! OR at least know where your wet.drysuit is. You should get out soon!

Upcoming Events

KEEP AN EYE ON OUR WEBSITE THAT IS WERE UPDATES WILL BE!

Spring is...The BEST wind of the year!

See Above it just doesn't get any better

Extreme Windsurfing - 1-609-641-4445 - www.extremewindsurfing.com

#319

From: Matthew Lestina <windsurfresource@...>
Date: Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:58 pm
Subject: WindsurfResource.com

windsurfresource@...

Dear Baltimore/Washington area Windsurfer:

This message is to alert you all to a new windsurf website. It is WindsurfResource.com. As the name says, it is a resource for windsurfers, but tailor made for windsurfers in the mid-Atlantic area (Maryland, Northern Virginia, DC area). Having had to go through some hard knocks myself, I thought I would share with you my knowledge so that others will find their progression through the sport less confusing and more organized and smooth. Windsurfing is not a privilege, but a right, and thus I hope that this website will tear down some of the barriers of entering and advancing in the sport.

WindsurfResource.com provides information on 1) windsurf launches of interest to those of MD, DC and NVA providing directions thereto and information about the launch, 2) a glossary providing definitions for common windsurf jargon, 3) a calendar describing what each month and what each season means for the windsurfer in the Baltimore/Washington area, 4) links to other websites of interest to windsurfers and 5) a load of other stuff designed to make your journey through the sport as efficient, coherent and as optimistic as possible.

Therefore, read through the glossary, the calendar, the launch info and the links, and get a leg up on the sport.

Here are some important guidelines. First, when visiting WindsurfResoruce.com. I�ve tested it with Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and Netscape Navigator 9 only, so try to use one of these browsers when viewing WindsurfResource.com. Other browsers such as Opera and Mozilla have not been tested.

Second, the future effectiveness of this website largely depends on feedback from you, such as providing me with information on new launch sites, or other pertinent information that would make a nice addition to WindsurfResource.com. If you want to write to me, send a message to WindsurfResource@.... This includes, but not limited to, launch info in such locals as Assateague, Chincoteague, the lower Potomac, and the Northern neck of VA.

Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

#317

From: Jim karabasz <karabaszjp@...>
Date: Fri Apr 4, 2008 4:39 pm
Subject: Quick Note Windsurfing

karabaszjp@...

CALENDAR CORRECTION TO 4/4 NEWSLETER

Starboard & Sailworks DEMO IS NOT on 6/7 & 8

Starboard & Sailworks DEMO with Roger Jackson & Hopefully Ellen Faller is on
                  JUNE 14 & 15th BTW it's FREE!


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#316

From: Jim karabasz <karabaszjp@...>
Date: Fri Apr 4, 2008 4:15 pm
Subject: Extreme Windsurfing E Newsletter April 4

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Extreme Windsurfing - April 4, 2008 484-515-5758

Extreme Windsurfing's News and Notes

Springs been a little slow coming yeah we had an easy winter but so far this spring we've had some nice days (not real warm just nice). I have a NOSE for spring it tells me the EXACT momment spring arrives around me...That was yesterday at 4:53pm. Exact right? Well let me tell you how IT (my nose works) I was out on a soccer field (doing my thing Coaching that is) with my team getting ready to take on our most serious league rivals. The team had completed the stretching and warm up drills and we were in the middle of some serious tactical points for todays game...When spring came...It hit me like a ton of bricks overcoming my 12hr allergy medicine (which I have to take all the time to live with the familly dogs...I'm pretty sure that was a ploy by my wife to kill me slowly but that is a whole other story) My asst. coaches thought I might not make it (eye stated watering, & uncontrolable sneezing ect...) I'm pretty sure the team (girls) were happy I stop talking because I know they were tired of listening!

To make a long story short I survived (much to my wife's chigrin I think) As I was driving home with the sneezing & blowing it shook my brains enough I SAID HEY IT'S SPRING....TIME TO GO WINDSURFING! So I thought I'd write this newsletter to remind you (w/o the sneezing & blowing I hope) of the same. Let's GO WINDSURFING

I Think the Point Here is EXTREME WINDSURFING OPEN @ LAKES BAY APRIL 12th 10am for the 2008 season!

In this Edition

Something the Magazine Forgot (equipment review)

SUP NEWS I'll refrain from my pure stoke just give a KILLER DEAL

Event Schedule (new stuff here too!)

More than this and my NEW drugs will wear off

2008 Event Schedule

April 12th Shop Opens 10 am for the season

May 9 - 11 ABK Returns to Lakes Bay GREAT opportunity to tune up for the season

May 17th SPRING SWAP MEET Starts 10am to ????

May 24 PETRA KANZ CLINIC (call shop/or email karabaszjp@... for details)

June 7 & 8 Starboard/Sailworks DEMO WEEKEND (w/ Roger & hopefully Ellen)

June 28th PETRA KANZ CLINIC

There is still more in the works SUP Demo Tour, Beach party ect...)

Things the Magazine test FORGOT

I admit it I read all the board tests (just like most of you) I sorts of focus on the Windsurfing Magazine test & Windsport (the Canadian magazine) These 2 publications could be more different.

WS mag kinda hangs out at a tester's house on the Banana River in Fla plays with some boards has a round table and then we get PIE (charts) If you were on the deck at the shop talking about equipment and some of these (WS Mag testers) interjected into your conversation you'd have to hold back your laughter (that SOME not all) if you knew them as I know them.

Windsport I've seen their compound in Hatteras they are serious. Meassuring, weighing talking to designers testing retesting and best thing of all NO PIE charts. Just the facts (specs) little "I feel" "We Think". Minor amounts of non technical interjection

But I digress (no one really cares about my oppinions of Mag tests)

I notice (between pie charts) that NOBODY reviewed the

Starboard FUTURA

FUTURA PICTURE

This board is truly amazing there are tons of reviews from Euro mags if you wanna read them hop over to the Starboards website. But I'm going to give you a bit of a different look.

Where the FUTURA design started

Starboard introduced the Carve years ago it was a revolution in EASE of sailing & comfort that with upgraded design tweaks dominated the freeride board market. Even when the Carve first came out I (coming from a racing background) wanted more. OK, it was comfy & easy but I wanted more "Get up GO!" The Carve was a nice board but not my personal cup of tea. The other mfg's saw the success of the Carve and some tried to copy it. Boards like the Bic Techno 2, Mistral Explosions. They weren't to successful. Others took a different angle of attack, making a much faster freeride boards that were a bit more challenging to sail. Boards like the JP Excite FWS & the Fanatic Shark (in either construction) These models and others like them got more market interest each year.

So Starboards seeing this freeride market changing and after 9yrs of development on the Carves (feeling they've gone as far as that basic design could go) plus a need to consolidate their line. Starboard over 2yrs ago started prototyping & testing boards for the Futura line. They tested them against the Carve & other mfg's Freeride boards but they went a step further they tested the FUTURA against there own Supercross (S-Type) & Speed/Slalom (iSonic) board. The iSonic & the S-type are state of the art raceboards. With the FUTURA Starboard did the AMAZING a freeride board with a setup that is as "comfy" as the old Carves, and all but matches the speed & early planning of dedicated race boards, like the S-Type & iSonic. All I can say is WOW....You are probably thinking I must be hullicinating on Allergy drugs...But I'M NOT! and here is why.

The Magic

Years & Years ago Starboard introduced us all to truly WIDE Boards (GO, STARTS, Carves Formulas ect...) Early planning, handles more sail ranges, ease of use ect... Everyone has jumped on this TRUELY AMMAZING DESIGN DEVELOPEMENT, and we've gone along happily for all these years (and will continue in the future). To get the amazing performance of the FUTURA they have continued with the advantages of width but have now delved into an over looked dimension ...

THICKNESS

I think they cover this best from the SB website

Wind range: 15% slimmer shapes combined with wider widths and low-nose rockerlines boost the Futuras' wind range at both ends: they plane up earlier and effortlessly in lightwinds and offer more control and comfort in highwinds.

Pure speed: the Futuras were benchmarked to beat the S-Types in speed. With concepts brought over from the development of the iSonics, the Futuras are faster with a sweet spot that covers a wider wind range.

Comfort: wider and thinner inherently means a more stable shape, before planing and when moving into the footstraps. The bottom line: it's just easier and more comfortable to get going.

Ride, handling and control: with its lowered centre of gravity, the Futura rider experiences a razor-sharp riding sensation with impeccable control. It's like switching from a truck-driving experience to that of a sports car.

Maneuverability: the team tested side by side two identical Futura 122 prototypes with identical rail shapes, identical bottom shapes and with only the thickness and the width changing: the wider and thinner Futuras respond quicker, faster and with more ease.

Upwind: Increased width makes the Futuras plane upwind with ease, which means more time spent riding free than trying to get back upwind to where you started from.
Summary:

Thinner wider shapes with iSonic genetics
S-Type speed, Carve comfort, iSonic range: impossible engineering made possible
A quiver of two fins is highly recommended to bring out the best of the board

My 2 cents

OK, Those who know me (my size) I'm NOT going to kid you here I have not nor will I claim extensive expertise on 100L and down models ...Yes I've sailed boards this small but so infrequently that it only happens when conditions are such that the National Gaurd is calling for mandatory evacutions of coastal area...yeah I mean it only then!

Over the winter here I've sailed the F111, F122, F144 & 155 in conditions from S Fla to Cali. Sails from 10.5 thru 6m all freeride sails.

Personally when I heard 15% reduced thickness I wasn't stoked, but onward I went. The first thing I noticed that "schlogging" out was no big deal (F111 & 122 on bigger boards it is obviously easy)

Got to the "wind line" and POP right up on a plane no wiggling, no wind up just POP and off I went (nice thing for a guy my size) But I wanted more (remember my Carve oppinion) So pointed my toes Sheeted in and I was going faster than I wanted w/o my feet in the strap. So I scrambled into the straps (set outboard Thanks to Jeff Feehan's suggestion) Figuring this to be a Plane killing action I was mentally prepared to start over...I was pleasantly surprised. Now Big feet (size 13) in straps & I was still planning the FUTURA seemed to be waiting for me to tell it what to do...GO FASTER Sheeting in again feet in the straps and off I went going pretty fast before pushing it to 5th gear (so to speak) I thought I'd look at the board see how it was "trimming out" (Folks DO NOT LOOK AT YOUR BOARD WHILE AT PLANNING SPEED it is a receipe for disaster, Remember I'm a proffessional (cough cough) don't do this at home. I noticed the release point (where the water comes off the rail) was at my front foot. The nose rose comfortablly above the oncoming & side chop. Things seemed fast & comfy. So I decided to push harder and see what this "puppy" could do. So pulling down (note not in) on my backhand extending my front leg and putting a god bit of back foot pressure and WHOOOOSH off we go passing people like a picket fence. I even passed a guy on a jet ski (7.5 Retro & FUTURA 144) who thought he was haul'n _ _ _! He asked me later "... got a motor on that THING?" Now, looking down (remember DO NOT do this at home) the release point is behind my front foot and the nose was still comfortably high (didn't get the feel I was going to stuff it or anything)

Now for the Turn

Most, of the time turning takes time. It is one of the continuing challenges of windsurfing (keeps us coming back...(or at least we tell ourselve such) So I think ... A thin board going blindingly fast me (a THICK GUY) this can't have a good initial out come (I was fully expecting a crash) Sheeted in, Stood up got on the rail and around we went NO PROBLEM...even easy. Hmmmm I thought not bad for a first try but remember I'm a PRO (everytime I write that I laugh) So I went for a wobbly jibe (not keeping pressure on inside rail) Again WOW I planed out with little/no effort. OK, I'm going to put this to the test how about the "Sheet out" then Jibe...yeah you know you do it I see you guys doing it all the time at the bay. And Still comfortable and although the FUTURA did not plane out it came close even with bad technique. So just for giggles I went for a FAST pivot Jibe And it handled that pivot like a wave board...WOW!

I also jumped it with better than satisfactory out come POPPED of the water easy and even in the bigger sizes didn't feel that big in the air (the short time I was there off a chop hop) I'm not going to try to kid anybody I did not attempt any true freestyle (less a few Duck Jibes) but the added width couldn't hurt here.

All I can say is I was more than STOKED with the new FUTURA I wonder if WS MAg just lost the review or what??????

FRESH OFF THE PRESS

WS Mag just completed a review of the FUTURA I guess they hacked into my email here (only kidding) Read mine & theirs (W/GRAIN OF SALT) come by the shop & check them out we "Should" have some demos soon too!

All I can say is Check out 2008 equipment it REALLY IS WORTH IT!

DEMO/Closeouts (website is updated)

Starboards, Sailworks, JP, and alot more

**Sorry the file is to big it won't fit in this program call (484 515 5758) or email for prices**

BEST WETSUIT DEALS AROUND!

Wetsuits

5/3 Size Small (Neil Pryde) $99

4/3 Size Small (Neil Pryde) $99

5/3 Size Med Neil Pryde Jenna) $95

Short Sleeve Steamers

3/2 Med Neil Pryde Jenna $75

3/2 Size Small (Neil Pryde 5000) $85

3/2 Size Med (Neil Pryde 5000) $85

3/2 Size XL (Neil Pryde 5000) $85

3/2 Bare Womens Size Lg $69

Quanity of one on all items THESE ARE KILLER DEALS get'm while they are hot!

20% off all instock boards & sails call the shop for current inventory

NO SUP ADVENTURES but soon to be more as the season is upon us

All I can say about the SUP's situation is IT IS GOING OFF! If you are tinking about it come by and try it Supply will be limited. EVERYONE is doing it

Flatwater Fun & Great Excercise

Wave Big or Small are just a WHOOT! (easy too!)

Sailing, flatwater or waves opens up new areas & avenues of FUN

SUP BOARD (11'4" X 30 "wide) Board, Basic Paddle & Fin

"Everything you need to get started"

$999 plus shipping

All Inquires please call the warehouse (24/7) 484 515 5758

or the shop 609 641 4445

Operational notes:

**My Daughter said she'd have the pictures of the T-Shirts ready for the web...but then you know teenage girls. T-Shirts are selling well 2 designs Extreme Windsurfing Logo & Starboard Tshirts.

$15 each $25 for both (shipping incl.)

* Water temp is in the mid 40's

* It is serious conditions this time of year I HIGHLY recommend using the 100 degree rule (Air Temp + Water= Safer conditions STILL BE CAREFUL) Ability & Equipment and a bunch of other factors should be considered... in short "BE CAREFUL OUT THERE"

++ To clear up a rumour We are once again allowed to use the hotel bathrooms. The hotel mgt asked that you come in through the front door and not be wet or sandy (thru their lobby)

Please contact us at the warehouse (484 515 5758) for all your windsurfing & kite questions & Equipment needs!

Lakes Bay Notes

	High Tides:
	4/5	11:26am
	4/6	12:12pm
	4/7	1:04pm
	4/8	2:01pm
For reference only

	Wind:
	Winter it's cold out there! Be careful out there! When in doubt don't go out! Check the weather & Check your equipment. Make sure you have a "buddy" to sail with Saftey first and at least know where your wet.drysuit it. You don't need it yet!

Upcoming Events

KEEP AN EYE ON OUR WEBSITE THAT IS WERE UPDATES WILL BE!

Spring is...SPRING Best wind of the year!

See Above it just doesn't get any better

Extreme Windsurfing - 1-609-641-4445 - www.extremewindsurfing.com

#314

From: karabaszjp@...
Date: Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:32 pm
Subject: Re: Decline of Windsurfing Theory

karabaszjp@...

Jim Karabasz
EXTREME WINDSURFING

I think your freind there in DC is about 10years behind in info.

I agree with his point that back in the early 90's the focus of the ws industry was high wind and waves. When we first started Extreme Windsurfing here at Lakes Bay (Atlantic City NJ) There was a "group" who who "If I can't plane with my 6M or less I won't sail" The more enlightened use to refer to this crowd as "Fence Monkeys" as they spent more time talking than sailing. Since Extreme Windsurfing started (full time) the Spring of '94. We at this time introduced (to the broad base of SNJ sailors) to wider boards bigger sails (we use to think of 7.5's as BIG) Over that summer and the successive seasons more and more sailors were out sailing (planning) These windsurfers use to get "pleasure" of "luring" the 6M & under sailors out because these lesser experinced (in yrs in the sport) were out planning. They (6M & under crowd) believed if these new sailors could do it Why not them.

So what happened in the long run most of the "Old School" 6M and under converted to take advantage of the newer easier to sail planed early/faster. a very small minority just gave up really hating getting "lured out" and a small minority went over to kites. (interesting these same folks said it wasn't fun having to deal with a sail 6M but they live on 12M & BIGGER) Extreme Windsurfing is teaching hundreds of lessons, running event (although MUCH to my dismay the racing scene here in NJ is gone)

So why is my view different than your buddy on the Potomac? Well, it comes down to a different business model. Extreme Windsurfing stays current (nay I say Leading edge helping with various prototypes of modern freeride boards & lately SUP's) we spend most of our advertising budget getting new windsurfers. We have a certified instruction and we work on having national clinic keeping our teaching perspective current Lastly, we came into windsurfing past it's Boom" We KNOW we have to work for EVERY SALE. We work at it with current product knowledge, fair & accurate application of what will work for the customer (weather we have it in stock or not) we (being on the beach where "everyone" sails) can't "hide" from our recommendation If what we recommend doesn't work we would hear about it along with ALL our prospective customers (sailors on our beach) and it wouldn't be long before we were a has been.

Windsurfing here at Lakes Bay & Extreme Windsurfing continues to grow we are starting our 15 yr. I'm still REALLY STOKED ON WINDSURFING

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#313

From: Raymond Blivin <rblivinx@...>
Date: Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:06 pm
Subject: Decline of Windsurfing Theory

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Jim, I just had an interesting conversation with someone who used to be in the windsurf business and pulled out around year 2000. His name is George Stevens, and he runs Belle Haven Marina on the Potomac river just a couple of miles downstream from Washington, DC. He used to rent windsurf equipment at his site, give windsurf lessons, and host races on Thursday evenings. He said back in the 80s and 90s, about 50 people would show up and participate in these races, clogging his parking lot.
He pulled out of windsurfing around year 2000. I asked him why the sport declined. He said that in the late 90s and around 2000, manufacturers of windsurf gear stopped making boards for beginners and focused their attention on the high end windsurf jock. They started making the wider planing board, which he said was expensive. He told me that the manufacturers did not continue to make boards and equipment that catered to beginners. He told me that 1) beginners started having difficulty finding beginner gear at low prices, 2) were turned off at the daunting prospects that they would have to invest thousands of dollars to get into and enjoy the sport, and 3) felt that the gear market catered only to the jocks in the footstraps and not to encouraging beginners to have a good time on beginner boards so that beginners could get better. George felt that windsurf equipment manufacturers in the years about the year 2000 discouraged beginners from practicing and enjoying the sport. As a result, George felt that this discouragement of beginners ended up hurting the manufacturers in the long run as they lost most of their potential future customers.
Do you agree with George regarding the cause of the decline of the sport since 1990? Or do you suspect thaere may be other contributing factors at work here?

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#311

From: Jim karabasz <karabaszjp@...>
Date: Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:21 pm
Subject: Extreme Windsurfing E Newsletter Feb 12

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Extreme Windsurfing - Feb 12, 2008 484-515-5758

Extreme Windsurfing's News and Notes

Welcome to WINTER here on a snowy day here in PA, I finally got my life to slow down enough to write Extreme's Mid winter Newsletter. I hope this finds everyone in good health and enjoying the weather where ever you are. Lots of new stuff to talk about but I'll try to keep it as breif as I can. There just a lot of fun stuff I can hardly decide were to start . So I'll just get to it!

In this Edition

Overview of what's new in windsurfing equipment

SUP NEWS (I've been restrained for awhile there's just alot of cool stuff)

Event Schedule (new stuff here too!)

Something I never Do (Videos Worth Having)

I'll keep it to these for now

2008 Event Schedule

April 12th Shop Opens 10 am for the season

May 9 - 11 ABK Returns to Lakes Bay GREAT opportunity to tune up for the season

May 17th SPRING SWAP MEET Starts 10am to ????

There are lots more in the works (Sailworks & Starboard Demo (late may) SUP Demo Tour, Beach party ect...)

News in Windsurfing

I'm really excited about the new stuff for 2008...I MEAN IT! The sports been on the right track for several years now Boards which are easier to sail (and in 2008 add faster & EASIER). Sails that don't take a doctorate in physics to assemble or use while still being high performance. Masts & booms lighter stiffer stronger and even more suited to the sails. Harnesses, Wet/Drysuits are keeping pace too. I'm just going to hit the highlights in each catagory but there is A LOT more to say Feel free to call (484) 515 5758 or email me I'm TOTALLY STOKED on 2008 Windsurfing!

Boards

It's been done fast freeride boards that are really easy to sail. The Starboard FUTURA is leading the way with the FUTURA's reduced thickness & wider width makes this board super controlable at speed but wide and stable for balance & early planning.BTW Did I mention Starboards have COME DOWN IN PRICE Fanatic's CAD design has taken board refinement to a new level. Designs like the Sharks GPS speed tested as THE FASTEST Freeride board (Shark 145 45KNOTS!) The Fanatic Hawk is an amazing blend of speed,control one of the most popular boards at Lakes Bay and still very reasonably priced. Last but in no way least JP now offers the Excite designs in a PRO Edition (there is no lighter/stiffer construction on the market) & the JP Freestyle waves are some of the most comfortable medium to highwind boards around.

I'LL GET INTO SUP (Stand UP Paddle Boards) LATER BUT SUFFICE TO SAY THESE ARE THE BEST ALL AROUND BOARDS. If I were stuck on a deserted island with one board/rig a Starboard SUP, 5.5 rig, Paddle & a fishing rod would keep me happy & healthy a LOOOONG time!

Sails

WOW, there are tons to talk about but the most interesting is the new Sailworks Retro's the cut out clew makes these bench mark freeride sails easier to handle in the bigger sizes (7M on up) The Retro has a deeper draft which improves its lowend. The Sailworks Huckers are still leading the way in the B&J type conditions. They seem to have more power per square meter and less range than the Retro. Ezzy Sails haven't been idle the SE wave which has been the bench mark of (Real World) wave sails the power & range are still evident but they have tweaked to give it a softer feel not to mention the option of a tack pulley or a D-Ring for those who prefer a grommet. The Freeride has an improved rotation & lighter weight. While still holding tremedous power thru increased draft. This is the sail that finally rivals the Sailworks Retro as THE Freeride sail. Ezzy is offering a fine kids quiver (2 sails, mast, boom extension & UJ) for under $275. Don't make your kids struggle!

Finally Ezzy is now offering the Zephyr a 7.5 sail (no cam) that has the power of a 9M. This is an area several mfg are working on (Severne, Maui Sails, Aerotech) This has been the "Holy Grail" of sail design.

I could go on & On the Severne Gator (no cam freeride sail), Maui Sails MS-2 (lightest Rec Cam sail) Gaastra, Aerotech but I'll save those for latter.

Masts, Booms, Accessories

Suffice to say masts are getting even more universal with sail designs being less mast specific (exception are Specialty sails like race sails) RDM (Skinny) masts are becoming more the norm thus worth looking into.

HPL is offering a new boom confiruration & New stiffer (retro fitable) Front end. Chinook is offering its Triple Clamp (State of the art Freeride boom) booms both Aluminum & Carbon at better prices

Harnesses Dakine continues to set th mark wit its XT Seat (The MOST versitile seat harness around) The T-3 Waist harness is the benchmark of comfort , support & mobility. The Dakine Impact harness works great as not only a Kite (KS & Windsurfing harness but is a GREAT Option for those who must sail with a life jacket as it is integrated into this harness! Prolimits Type T is really popular & the Prolimits Felix is the only true WS/KS cross over harness.

In the wetsuit.Drysuit realm we are really happy with the Ocean Rodeo Pyro Pro & Surf. GREAT mobility, all the warmth you need any time of year. PLUS Fully repairable almost eliminates wearing out! Drysuits reduce the need for numerous wetsuits, but if you feel you just are windsurfing, kitesurfing, surf, SUP unless you are WET. Neil Pryde, Prolimits are making some of the best suits for these sports.

All I can say is Check out 2008 equipment it REALLY IS WORTH IT!

DEMO/Closeouts

Starboards, Sailworks, JP, and alot more

**Sorry the file is to big it won't fit in this program call (484 515 5758) or email for prices**

Wetsuits

5/3 Size Small (Neil Pryde) $99

4/3 Size Small (Neil Pryde) $99

5/3 Size Med Neil Pryde Jenna) $95

Short Sleeve Steamers

3/2 Med Neil Pryde Jenna $75

3/2 Size Small (Neil Pryde 5000) $85

3/2 Size Med (Neil Pryde 5000) $85

3/2 Size XL (Neil Pryde 5000) $85

3/2 Bare Womens Size Lg $69

Quanity of one on all items THESE ARE KILLER DEALS get'm while they are hot!

20% off all instock boards & sails call the shop for current inventory

SUP ADVENTURES

Ok, by now everyone know's I'm totally STOKED with the SUP. Surfing them, Paddling, Sailing (surf & otherwise) Fishing you name it these things do it. Although I've used/tested just about everything I gotta say the Starboard SUP's are still hands down the best PLUS They are THE ONLY MFG TO OFFER A FULL 1 YEAR WARRANTY ON CONSTRUCTION. I'm very familar with just about all other mfg and there are some good designs Naish, Amondson, Mistral, Bic, Jimmy Lewis, SO, Surftech and various custom builders.

So a new adventure on my SUP.

Since I'm "stuck" here in Pa (soccer coaching & Life) and this falls hurricane season wasn't as active wave wise I was kinda "Jonesing" for some water time. I noticed that the Lehigh River (a Whitewater river in places) runs a couple hundred yards from my soccer practice field & letting my mind wonder I remembered that a coaching contemporary (friend) of mine has a similiar set up in the next town down stream. I called him up his first response was "it's a little late to scout us since you just beat us" Then he asked "you gonna run the river on a SURFBOARD?...YOU ARE NUTS!" Anyway after some more colorful adjectives he agreed if I "washed up" down by his field he'd give me a ride to the hospital or back to my van.

Not being one to think things out ,I kinda jumped on this a bit quick. Since the closest to drowning I ever came to was on this river & also forgoing the flow rate I got a wetsuit, SUP, Paddle and fishing pole (thought I'd catch a few on the way...WHAT WAS I THINK.. I don't know) went back to get my life jacket (rule of PA Fish Comm turned out to be a REAL good idea for this adventure)

So I put in "testing the waters" so to speak found that I could easily paddle up and across stream in the big calm Eddy by my soccer field. I was pretty sure I had this knocked (yeah I got knocked but that is later) I even caught a few bass in the eddy. Yeah I'm ready for whitewater I think....

Whitewater, The river started to pick up speed as I headed down stream to my destination. The First "Rifle" (not exactly a whitewater shute) I line it up facing down stream (not a good idea) I got "pushed into the "Rifle" and I hit a rock broke off my center fin (Starboards come with FCS Thruters (3 fin) setup) Noticing it was a bit "tippier" I decide it was to difficult to walk back up and abort this mission. I continued. (CRITICAL mistake)

Falling in a bit more due to the loss of the rear fin I'm headed to some serious whitewater. Well, to make a long story shorter I got my A-- beat falling smacking my head on rocks, getting my leash tangled in rocks. I did what we all do I decided I had to go back and run this until I figured it out...I messed in this shute for I don't know how long but after I ran it the fourth time I learned a lot (I'll sumerize this later) and did it with some style even setup and rode a river wave. I was happy I thought I got this river knocked but... I didn't estimate how much daylight I had or how long it would take me to float this not mind the time I took fooling around. Recognizing this oversight I decided to get moving. I got over some Rifes and Stood up through some whitewater but in the more serious whitewater I sat/knealt down reduced the falling on my head and thus speeded me on my way. I got myself to my friends soccer field (not easy to find in thelate fall darkness. So I walk up to the Highschool and wondering around in my wetsuit I find my buddy who "quickly hustled " me out (to avoid embarrassment) Riding back the 6 miles I leaned my head back on his new trucks appolstery and left a lasting memory (a 3/4" blood stain from my head) Luckly his son showed me a way to get it out with seltzer water...how'd he (a HS Junior) know that?

What I learned about running rivers on SUP's

Planning wise

WOW! Go with someone although the solitude had it's own beauty

Plan your trip better (Flow rates/distance)

Only plan on going down stream as far as you can walk back (for your first trip)

Don't run rapids blind (w/o checking them out first)

Equipment wise

Forget the fishing rod Whitewater is serious

Bring a drypak (extra fins, cell phone)

WEAR A LIFE JACKET (I did) & a HELMET (I won't forget again)

Wear a full suit & booties no matter the water temp to protect from abrasions

Get a blade guard (We have C4's $20) avoids chips from rocks

Get a Paddle Grip (cold water made the smooth shaft slippery you lean on your paddle a lot)

The 12'6" Starboard was fine

Ok, will I do it again? ... No & yes. Traveling such a long distance was really tiring not to mention dangerous due to my light constraint. Alone could be a problem too. (this is the NO side) I will (in the spring pending soccer coaching responsibilities) but I'll just run one chute (rapids) over & Over till I get it wired. There are lots of fun stuff particularly standing waves and this part (the re- running) of the whitewater river experience was REALLY fun.

I've experience waves, winds in various oceans all over the world, but I'm gonna give running water a lot more respect in the future. They are bigger (more powerful) than they look!

Another SUP Experience

In January while I was in San Deigo surfing/SUP with my son I went to the ASR show. This is where EVERYONE had their new boards out. In that week at the BIG SUP spot (Cardiff by the Sea) in North County SD. We surfed some of the new products from C4 (both paddles & boards) & Starboard.

Here are some key ideas pertinate to SUP's as I see them.

** STARBOARDS is the ONLY MFG who offers a full 1 yr warranty on SUP boards. Says something for their quality!

** 30" wide (or very close to it) is the most key/versitile dimension

** The Fish Design is more viable as a pure surf SUP again the key dimension is 30" wide

** SUP's are getting shorter and wider (like windsurfers just not THAT SHORT (or wide)

** The overall marketing plan for SUP (ALL MFG's feel this way) is not to "over tech" these boards (like has been done in windsurfing in the past) They work great, tweaks here and there keep it affordable (BTW Starboards DROPPED in price...interesting)

** Thrusters Fin configurations are still the best. Though there are some loyal single fins. Quads & Bonzers (5 fins) seem sluggish rail to rail

** Paddles there is a lot of action trying to get something to work as well as the C4 Carbon paddle at a cheaper price. Fiberglass, various alloys, all kinds of stuff. As of right now C4 has the lightest, most well made carbon paddles, and they are putting the most effort into finding a Better (cheaper) way. Flex patterns are being experimented with.

** Accesories, C4 Paddle Grips really help alot not to mention making finding ones paddle in the after math of a wipeout easier. Blade guards aren't bad; doesn't add any noticeable weight and definitely protects the blade. THE MULE SUP wheeled carrier for beach or road makes moving them a breeze. Something we lamented last year!

BTW: I still think the SUP (with paddle,and rig) is the most versitile and fun beach toy around just take it to any beach and you'll have the tool to enjoy whatever conditions are there.

So if you are thinking of getting into the fun here is a limited time deal

Mistral Pacifico (11'4" X30 wide)

Fin, Paddle & Leash

PLUS an SUP MULE (wheeled carrier for beach & Road)

"Everything you need to get started"

$999 plus shipping

I Almost Never Do This

As with all of us I just don't have time, between Family obligations, Work, Coaching I just don't "check out all the new (old for that matter) videos. This year was different for some reason (I didn't find the magical 25+ hr day) I have even more stuff on my plate this winter than last. All I can think of is that my college age son keeps emailing me trailers or producers (Jace Panibianco) showed up at my house while Roger Jackson & I were unpacking boards (trying to get away to go bass fishing) but whatever it was I gotta say I've been missing out Here is what Brian Caserio (who knows about movies and can sail with the best of them) about

THE WINDSURFING MOVIE

This is a video that everyone who used to windsurf back in the Eighties should have in their library. This is a video that everyone who used to windsurf back in the Nineties should have in their library. This is a video that everyone who currently windsurfs should have in their library. This is a video that everyone who cares even a little about windsurfing should have in their library, even if they don't windsurf. If you want this kind of quality then you should buy this video. That's what I thought about The Windsurfing Movie.

Cost$25

Another one I really like is Ocean Flow I think its because it is a book (shows surfers can/will read) & a Video from Scott McKercher (Starboards/Severne Sails)

Book & DVD

Cost $49

Instructionally Speaking

The Peter Hart (near and dear to our hearts (no pun intended) as he stops by as he's married to a local girl) Serious About Wave (2 DVDS) Cost $39 Faster Cost $27 There are no more definitive DVD's on the topics. Serious About Waves has great vaction Video & freestyle tricks too.

Last but not least I HAVE TO mention C4's How To Stand Up Paddle Surf Vol 1 & Vol 2 Cost $21 EACH These are the difinitive HOW TO on the latest techniques and some cool tricks too. If you are thinking about it or doing it (thus teaching your buddies) This is not only fun but informative

All Inquires please call the warehouse (24/7) 484 515 5758

or the shop 609 641 4445

Operational notes:

**My Daughter said she'd have the pictures of the T-Shirts ready for the web...but then you know teenage girls. T-Shirts are selling well 2 designs Extreme Windsurfing Logo & Starboard Tshirts.

$15 each $25 for both (shipping incl.)

* Water temp is in the upper 30's

++ To clear up a rumour We are once again allowed to use the hotel bathrooms. The hotel mgt asked that you come in through the front door and not be wet or sandy (thru their lobby)

Please contact us at the warehouse (484 515 5758) for all your windsurfing & kite questions & Equipment needs!

Lakes Bay Notes

	High Tides:
	2/14	11:26am
	2/15	12:12pm
	2/16	1:04pm
	2/17	2:01pm
For reference only

	Wind:
	Winter it's cold out there! Be careful out there! When in doubt don't go out! Check the weather & Check your equipment. Make sure you have a "buddy" to sail with Saftey first and at least know where your wet.drysuit it. You don't need it yet!

Upcoming Events

KEEP AN EYE ON OUR WEBSITE THAT IS WERE UPDATES WILL BE!

eNJOY THE REST OF YOUR WINTER

See Above it just doesn't get any better

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#305

From: "Tom Beckman-Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter" <beckman@...>
Date: Thu Dec 13, 2007 4:05 pm
Subject: Obrien board

beckman@...

I have an Obrien board with retractable centerboard, about 12 feet long.
Can you tell me some history on the board, date of manufacture, ? liters,
best size sails to use, what the core is made of, what are best conditions
to use in, etc. I have had some great sailing on it! I also snapped the
centerboard but was able to replace it with a perfectly fitting Allgaier
daggerboard from THE HOUSE in MN.

Tom Beckman, Ligonier, PA

#303

From: Jim karabasz <karabaszjp@...>
Date: Wed Dec 12, 2007 5:09 pm
Subject: Quick Note Windsurfing

karabaszjp@...

Just a Quick Note

I should have known, I got what I thought was "criptic" message from my freind Linda Hodecker something about aren't you open real long this year? or something. I gotta admit I kinda disregaurded it as like "that makes no sense..."Didn't bother to read the previous "Quick Note" Well, as it turns out that wasn't a good idea a WEEK and a half later I looked on bw_windsurfing@yahoogroups.com (BTW a good group to join) I read what I thought was the NEW Quick Note and much to my chigrin it was a new date but a VERY old (Oct. 2007) info! I need to be a bit more careful and pay better attention to Linda's notes.

Anyway here is the info (abreviated) I meant to send

Point1
Gift Certificates are available in any denomination making them great stocking stuffers for windsurfers on Santa's "Nice List" No one who ever got one of these wasn't VERY Grateful when they redeemed it! Saving many windsurfing/kitesurfing sessions. Just call our warehouse 484 515 5758 to set this up.

Point 2 Quick Closeout List

Starboard (Roger & Ellen's Demo's in perfect or near perfect condition come w/full warranty)
Pure Acid 80 $799 Great high wind B&J or wave board
Kombat 97 Technora $799 Forgiving Freestyle B&J lightwind waveboard

Carve 101 Technora $799 Benchmark for Freedide boards

SType 115 WOOD $959 FAST & Forgiving

Starsurfer 117 Tuffskin $599 Junior board, fun med to highwind adult freeride board. Even works as a hi-performance SUP! One board fits ALOT of bills!

Isonic 122 WOOD $999 FAST I mean REAL FAST & FUN!

Carve 122 WOOD $939 Absolute State of the art Freeride board

Kombat/Aero 127 Wood $949 Fun Freestyle wave board

Carve 144 Technora $859 GREAT board! early planning easy jibing. WHAT MORE Could you ask for?

Carve 144 WOOD $899 Not Roger's Demo but in great shape

Isonic 145 WOOD $1099 THE Early planning, Great top end speed w/great range

RIO M (205L) $699 great starter or familly board! (Has retractable centerboard)

Phantom 301 (222L) Tuffskin $699 This is a high performance Hybrid (Wide centerboarded board)

Other Demo boards

Fanatic Bee 137 (2004) $359 Real good shape in good conditions

Naish 8'11" (108L) $350 fast board, in C+ condition

Mistral Syncro 90 $350 C+ condition Repairs were done professionally A ral fun shape to sail!

Killer Demo Sail Deals (Roger's Demo sails in great condition)

Sailworks Retro 10.5 (2003) $299

Sailworks Retro 10M (2006) $399

Sailworks Retro 9M (2006) $359

Sailworks NX4 7.8M (2006) $389 (great easy to use race sail)

Sailworks NX4 6.6M (2006) $369

Severne Gator 7.5 (2006) $349 (GREAT freeride sail Power/Speed/Handling)

Lots of other stuf from Fiberspar, Dakine, OCEAN RODEO (Fabulous Drysuits at a KILLER price here @ E/W) & MORE......

hey that's it until now I'll catch up in late January after I do some equipment testing. Otherwise have a Happy & SAFE Holidays.

See Ya Soon
JimK

#302

From: Jim karabasz <karabaszjp@...>
Date: Mon Dec 3, 2007 5:40 pm
Subject: Quick Note Windsurfing

karabaszjp@...

Just a Quick Note

It has been a beautiful fall (weather wise) well it's pretty much a continuation
of summer except no wind but some nice waves (like always in the fall...I've
missed the bulk of them) but things look like there is a change coming a big
cold front moving down out of Canada could bring some wind later in the week
...let's hope it holds for the weekend.

Speaking of weekends we kinda winding down at Lakes bay this has been our
"Traditional" closing weekend (2nd weekend in Oct.)  So we'll be at the shop Sat
& Sunday. Pending weather I'm looking at closing the beach shop up around the
20th or 21st

I gotta say starting my 15th year, wind or no wind one of the prettiest places
to spend a day is at our beach at Lakes bay. Sunrises and sunsets are
spectacular, and taking in the bay activities Birds, fish, other boating
activities can fill a whole day, not to mention Lakes bay is the place the
nicest group of windsurfers hang out and sail. Just being around such a great
place with fun folks is a real joy wind or no wind. Fall, is the prettiest time.
Stop by and say HI!

Goings On

New for 2008 (there will be others in Fancier publications)These are just my
oppinions w/o hype

Ezzy sails

The SE Wave & Freeride are adusting with more outhaul as opposed to just by DH.
So in 2008 you'll be able to get the "old feel" of a flatter profile While still
having the option of the NEW more fuller design. Kinda neat the best of both
worlds a new design w/o compromises. The FREERIDE is the most powerful no cam
freeride sail.
The Infinity is still the traditional 2 cam sail but in light & SUPER DURABLE
Ezzy construction they are famous for!

Sailworks

Retro's (Bench mark of no cam freeride sails) have a BIG change adding a
negetive clew (in other words the sail projects beyond the end of the boom) This
will make handling even better to go along with the great speed the Retro is
famous for. I'm really excited about this sail in 2008!

The Hucker was a great sail line in 2007 here at Lakes bay. It brings back the
feel of the B&J sails (Fast, Jumping) The 6.6 & the 5.6 are the most applicable
to our sailing conditions. Real fun and fit nicely in a quiver of Retro's (mast
tolerant and rangey sail) for a different feel
(Variations on the theme of retro's)

The NX is the most overlooked race sail fast light. The Revolution is a true
wave sail.

I could go on & on (just contact me if you want more details) We have GREAT
sails from Severne (Gators no cam freeride sails are still excellent), Maui
Sails (Great race sails and the MS2 a 2 cam recreational race sail) Gaastra,
Neil Pryde, North & Aerotech.

I'll hit boards in my next edition. Also some outstanding stuff in masts & booms
this year. Lots of new stuff to play with over the winter.

We don't have any events on the agenda for the rest of the year, but we'll have
the 2008 schedule up right after the holidays (Early January) But we have some
killer deals RIGHT NOW

Sailworks Severne and Ezzy left overs up to 30% off

JP Freestyle Wave 93 FWS $999
Starboard Carve 101 Technora $899

Bic Techno 2 148L $399
AHD Ftype 75 (125L)$499
Mistral Syncro 90 $399

Plus tons of Closeouts from Starboards ('04, '05, '06 & 07's)
                                            Fanatics (These boards are finally
getting the respect they have deserved for YEARS!)
                                            Mistral, F2, Bic. You name it we have
a great deal on it.

looking forward to seeing everyone before it gets to cold!


JimK


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#301

From: "rblivinx" <rblivinx@...>
Date: Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:39 pm
Subject: Shop Extreme Windsurfing

rblivinx

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