Is it possible to sail with one hand?

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SpamGuy
SpamGuy
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173 posts
30 Oct 2021 8:15pm
Is it possible to sail with one hand? This is what i tried with my windskate. Check this video to have an idea!

It's all about fun. I wish you only fun, fun and fun. No more trouble.

Cheers!
LeeD
LeeD
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3939 posts
31 Oct 2021 12:06am
Yes, but climbing the ladder takes a really long time.
A guy around here, about 170 lbs., got good enough to consistently jibe a 100 liter board and sail some days without falling.
SpamGuy
SpamGuy
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173 posts
31 Oct 2021 2:38am
Wow! Nice. A strong man. If I am not wrong, a guy from the Gorge, Oregon, USA, was also riding with one arm only. That is many years ago.
LeeD
LeeD
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3939 posts
31 Oct 2021 4:10am
Yes, around 27 years ago, different guys who knew about each other.
ka43
ka43
NSW
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NSW, 3101 posts
31 Oct 2021 8:36am
Very smooth!!
SpamGuy
SpamGuy
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173 posts
31 Oct 2021 7:36am
Thanks! I have to say that windskating is not as hard as windsurfing, so riding with one hand with on a skate it's like drinking beer, it's easy! For those guys who did the same on the water, I can only say Big Respect and Bravo! : )

olskool
olskool
QLD
2462 posts
QLD, 2462 posts
1 Nov 2021 6:03am
^ As usual Impressive n seamless windskating!

My attempt at single handed..


MagicRide
MagicRide
688 posts
688 posts
1 Nov 2021 5:07am
Let's windcube it!!





Brent in Qld
Brent in Qld
WA
1471 posts
WA, 1471 posts
1 Nov 2021 1:09pm
I'm sure there is already a word for doing it one handed, anyone know what it might be?
515
515
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1 Nov 2021 3:12pm
Brent in Qld said..
I'm sure there is already a word for doing it one handed, anyone know what it might be?


Sure but


Impressive wind skate skills tried it but not more than 50%

Windsurf needs significantly stronger force with board drag so only "one hand" stared flat water letting one hand off the boom for short time but later the jumping one handed doing rail grab or shaka to your mates.
Never that confident to try one handed forwards
KA360
KA360
NSW
803 posts
NSW, 803 posts
1 Nov 2021 9:51pm
Easy Peasey
I give you 12 year old Tommy










LeeD
LeeD
3939 posts
3939 posts
2 Nov 2021 3:35am
In the mid '90's, we led Rick....right arm only...down to sail Palo Marin, a side off wave spot requiring a km hike along a narrow spine and down 200 meters cliff face.
He carried all his gear, maybe 55 lbs., Screamer 1, sail,mast, boom, wetsuit, all his own stuff...sailed shoulder high waves...packed up and carried it all out by himself.
Tough dude, good sailor.
SpamGuy
SpamGuy
173 posts
173 posts
8 Nov 2021 3:23am
Wow nice stuff! The kid is hot! Cool to try new things. There is nothing like playing outside.
GasHazard
GasHazard
QLD
385 posts
QLD, 385 posts
8 Nov 2021 6:05pm
There was a bloke who posted on rec.windsurfing who sailed with one leg, well one real one and a stump like a pirate.
ZeeGerman
ZeeGerman
308 posts
308 posts
10 Nov 2021 9:09pm
KA360 said..
Easy Peasey
I give you 12 year old Tommy











Very impressive!
Where can I find the original video? I'v searched windsurfing TV, but can't find it.
KA360
KA360
NSW
803 posts
NSW, 803 posts
11 Nov 2021 12:38am
It's from episode #108 of "SEND IT SUNDAY"
He sails at Porto Pollo, Sardinia.
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