No more uphauling.
It looks like a limited range uni joint, is that right?
Why doesn't the whole board tip over when noone is standing on it?

Notice how the guy standing inthe water next to the board keeps a hand on the board as he steps around it - maybe it does fall over....

lao shi said...

If it stays upright will it sail off in to the distance when you fall off?

I'd say within reason, yes it would, however the sail will swing around off the wind. Heave to if you like.

I'm guessing that for beginners you wouldn't be out in too strong a wind anyway, so how far could it go?

Yes I imagine also that it would tip over, but again its only for learners so you would have a very small sail, so wouldn't take much effort to keep it upright.

Hi, All,

I subscribe to US "Windsurfing" magazine and received the latest issue (June 2009) this week. There is a one-page article about this joint on page 74 and they also refer to the website www.ido-innovation.com.

Over the page, there is a splurge on the new 3-piece mast from North. I can hardly wait to get rid of all my 2-piece masts to upgrade to the 3-piece units (NOT!).

Regards,

WindmanV

me thinks someone's gonna be veeeery disappointed