Sail wind range less for lighter people?

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sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
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NSW, 8333 posts
25 Mar 2010 2:50pm
pepe47 said...

sboardcrazy said...

KA360 said...

CRAZY- my neighbour has a 145 rocket and a new girlfriend

he doesn't seen to have time to ride both

You and that big rocket would make a great couple(threesome),particularly at this time of year

paint,paint,paint

Thanks but the 125 gets me out in 2kts -20kts..it getting a bit big & tiring at 20 so I really want a 105ltre? to replace my hifly which i havent sailed since I got the rocket..I suppose I should sail it as now Im not expecting it to be usable in 5 kts it will prob be Ok in 15kts +..however Ive got slack with the forgiving nature & volume of the rocket & I think Ill be falling in on my gybes with the smaller ones..not good in winter.




Your local shop does'nt take trade-ins does it? just a suggestion...

They wouldnt be able to get me a Rocket.( especially for my budget..).I might see if they will take the Hifly on commission but I'm not sure I want to sell it yet as it might plug the gap between the big floaty board & the sinker for gusty winter sailing.I can't afford to upgrade to a more modern board at the moment so it may be useful.It's not a bad board , just not designed to be used in 5 - 15kts like I was using it! The board with the high drag was my 96 waveboard & its not bad but just feels bad compared to the Rocket..

KA360
KA360
NSW
803 posts
NSW, 803 posts
25 Mar 2010 5:01pm

Thanks but the 125 gets me out in 2kts -20kts..it getting a bit big & tiring at 20 so I really want a 105ltre? to replace my hifly which i havent sailed since I got the rocket..I suppose I should sail it as now Im not expecting it to be usable in 5 kts it will prob be Ok in 15kts +..however Ive got slack with the forgiving nature & volume of the rocket & I think Ill be falling in on my gybes with the smaller ones..not good in winter.

His 145 isn't for sale YET!
In the last 12 months he has bought a house,furnished it with leather and plasma, the works,new car,speed boat,new MX bike and a new Harley.Life is great at 25!
I predict the only planing he will be doing is between his 2nd and 3rd jobs.
I'm sure soon someone will be able to get that 145 for about the same amount as one Harvey Norman payment.
When he is 40 he might try windsurfing again.

hopefully CRAZY you will run into someone just like him but with a 105!
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8333 posts
NSW, 8333 posts
25 Mar 2010 5:21pm
KA360 said...


Thanks but the 125 gets me out in 2kts -20kts..it getting a bit big & tiring at 20 so I really want a 105ltre? to replace my hifly which i havent sailed since I got the rocket..I suppose I should sail it as now Im not expecting it to be usable in 5 kts it will prob be Ok in 15kts +..however Ive got slack with the forgiving nature & volume of the rocket & I think Ill be falling in on my gybes with the smaller ones..not good in winter.

His 145 isn't for sale YET!
In the last 12 months he has bought a house,furnished it with leather and plasma, the works,new car,speed boat,new MX bike and a new Harley.Life is great at 25!
I predict the only planing he will be doing is between his 2nd and 3rd jobs.
I'm sure soon someone will be able to get that 145 for about the same amount as one Harvey Norman payment.
When he is 40 he might try windsurfing again.

hopefully CRAZY you will run into someone just like him but with a 105!


Cripes he needs to slow down & go sailboarding..He'll burn out by the time he's 30!Whats with the Harley at his age..he wouldn't have a crook neck why not get something that goes around corners..( flame suit on ).

pepe47
pepe47
WA
1382 posts
WA, 1382 posts
25 Mar 2010 3:47pm
sboardcrazy said...

KA360 said...


Thanks but the 125 gets me out in 2kts -20kts..it getting a bit big & tiring at 20 so I really want a 105ltre? to replace my hifly which i havent sailed since I got the rocket..I suppose I should sail it as now Im not expecting it to be usable in 5 kts it will prob be Ok in 15kts +..however Ive got slack with the forgiving nature & volume of the rocket & I think Ill be falling in on my gybes with the smaller ones..not good in winter.

His 145 isn't for sale YET!
In the last 12 months he has bought a house,furnished it with leather and plasma, the works,new car,speed boat,new MX bike and a new Harley.Life is great at 25!
I predict the only planing he will be doing is between his 2nd and 3rd jobs.
I'm sure soon someone will be able to get that 145 for about the same amount as one Harvey Norman payment.
When he is 40 he might try windsurfing again.

hopefully CRAZY you will run into someone just like him but with a 105!


Cripes he needs to slow down & go sailboarding..He'll burn out by the time he's 30!Whats with the Harley at his age..he wouldn't have a crook neck why not get something that goes around corners..( flame suit on ).




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