tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7458301809937624343.post324300176867381670..comments2024-03-06T01:33:10.487-05:00Comments on ".........The Water is BACK !!" : Formula Boards and Longboardsjoe windsurferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06896112196222846109noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7458301809937624343.post-39772144455787999162017-11-12T13:03:26.069-05:002017-11-12T13:03:26.069-05:00in my post ...
http://joewindsurfer.blogspot.ca/20...in my post ...<br />http://joewindsurfer.blogspot.ca/2009/03/my-bic-dufour-wing-and-how-i-started.html<br />"This F2 mastfoot pin fits 1985 F2 boards with adjustable mast tracks."<br />https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bpg_CCLfG7k/ThKSn2o6C4I/AAAAAAAAAOU/Q82Loj0Aou8/s200/F2pin.jpg<br />was marked as available at thehouse<br />but now marked as "NOT available"<br /><br />GOOD LUCK !!joe windsurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896112196222846109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7458301809937624343.post-25464157454215554242017-11-12T10:45:30.003-05:002017-11-12T10:45:30.003-05:00HI Joe, I received a 1984 Lighning and would like ...HI Joe, I received a 1984 Lighning and would like to use it in winter (italy) but dont have a mast foot, and its quite hard to guess the Measurement from the board, does anybody has a foto of a mastffot lightning 1984?? best would be with Measurement (tape measure on image?) thanks fro help Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534411365752613017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7458301809937624343.post-45255385078097855132017-08-21T11:41:05.116-04:002017-08-21T11:41:05.116-04:00NEVER too late with such an interesting comment !!...NEVER too late with such an interesting comment !!joe windsurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896112196222846109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7458301809937624343.post-60066310447627033242017-08-21T10:10:21.506-04:002017-08-21T10:10:21.506-04:00This may be a somewhat late entry into the forum b...This may be a somewhat late entry into the forum but for what its worth:<br /><br />I currently live in Istanbul, and have been sailing all year round for the last 4 years. Until now I was predominantly sailing in the Aegean (during weekend getaways from my home town of Istanbul) and built a good quiver of boards (flat water and wave) the deal with the conditions that one is likely to come across in all 4 seaons.<br />However, a year ago, (after my twin girls arrived) I decided to that it would be best to do my winter sailing in Istanbul and found a convenient spot (a sailing club) from which to launch. I quickly found out however, my quiver was grossly in adequate for the conditions there: off shore, and shifty/gusty due to the buildings around. The wind does become stronger and more ‘consistent’ as one sails farther from the coast, but is then confronted with the gargantuan task of sailing upwind to get back – a nightware when one considers that sub zero temperatures (Celsius) is quite common.<br />So I set off on a pet project to select a board that would address to conditions at hand. I looked into the choice between a formula, light wind slalom board and long/race boards. (Note: the club where I sail is actually home to teams of Techno, RS:One and RS:X – some of whom are on the national squad). <br /><br />My choice was a hybrid/one design board: The phantom 295 – which has some raceboard DNA in it – in that you can rail the board upwind and get back to launch point efficiently in less than a quarter of the time but also has a geometry (fin included) to allow for good speed when planing even in light wind. <br /><br />I thought long and hard about a lightwind short board but as you pointed out (eg SB Ultrasonic, RRD Lightwind X-fire and various formula boards) it requires a sail that compares in size to to the span of jet fighter to actually make the most of.<br />Merthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02278872695608582729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7458301809937624343.post-31529732196136158812015-10-06T18:19:07.994-04:002015-10-06T18:19:07.994-04:00Too funny
hope to meet up one day :-)
enjoy the bl...Too funny<br />hope to meet up one day :-)<br />enjoy the blog <br />you can search joe windsurfer on youtube too<br />(if u r interested :-)joe windsurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896112196222846109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7458301809937624343.post-49282046084959334422015-10-06T06:14:43.746-04:002015-10-06T06:14:43.746-04:00Thanks for the offer Joe, I'll be sure to look...Thanks for the offer Joe, I'll be sure to look you up the next time I'm in Montreal!!!<br />Incidentally I am English but I moved here about 12 years ago, partly for the windsurfing/swimmig. I live on a very narrow isthmus, with one side better for wave sailing and the other for blasting (my side). I'm not nimble (95kgs) enough for the waves.<br /><br />Bon vent<br /><br />Brian<br /><br />PS enjoy your blog, just found it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7458301809937624343.post-84330106709538609132015-10-05T18:56:00.312-04:002015-10-05T18:56:00.312-04:00Vous êtes loins :-(
J'ai l'aileron PARFAIT...Vous êtes loins :-(<br />J'ai l'aileron PARFAIT pour vous<br />TRIMM Select UltraRace 66 cm<br />j'adore cette aileron et utilise la même chose avec ma JP SLW92<br />viens à Montréal et je le te donne pour la moité prix :-)<br />good winds<br />joejoe windsurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896112196222846109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7458301809937624343.post-46761155069709661462015-10-05T12:51:02.407-04:002015-10-05T12:51:02.407-04:00Hi Joe
This comment is a bit late in the day. Man...Hi Joe<br />This comment is a bit late in the day. Many years ago I acquired a F2 Lighting, after my old HiFly it was really nice, lightish and with loads of footstraps. I had it for years and never was able to turn it very well. Most of my mates were on shortboards by then and took the mick out of me, but I used to say with the length of this board I am halfway there before I start. <br />In a nice strong breeze I could get back into the last footstraps and plane with 95ish percent of the board in the air.<br />Also as a matter of interest I have a Bic Techno Formula 170 which has been languishing under my terrace for some time. With a wash and brush up it looks pretty good. I'm trying to get a longish fin (earlier type with the trim box) at a reasonable price as when I acquired it, it only had a 36cm fin, which is obviously useless for a decent size sail.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />BrianH (Penthievre Presqu'ile de Quiberon France)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7458301809937624343.post-37357347611880754892013-04-29T05:50:55.702-04:002013-04-29T05:50:55.702-04:00you are better off asking such a question on a win...you are better off asking such a question on a windsurf forum...<br />a quick search on Google seems to suggest the BIC Melody 350.<br />It was 350 cm long, 68 cm wide and 220 liters in volume.<br />YOO seems to just be misleading and probably NOT part of the brand nor model.<br />350 cm translates into 350/2.5 = inches = 140 inches ~ 12 feet<br /><br />HOPE THAT HELPS !!joe windsurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896112196222846109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7458301809937624343.post-76995849314073575762013-04-28T18:26:43.188-04:002013-04-28T18:26:43.188-04:00some gave me an older 12 foot windsurfer the labe...some gave me an older 12 foot windsurfer the label says "350 Yoo....." and the rest of the label can not be read. its worn off. Does anyone know what kind of board this may be?? I would appreciate the help'<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7458301809937624343.post-67071128890139173872012-04-06T21:09:30.110-04:002012-04-06T21:09:30.110-04:00formula boards have a wider range than big freerid...formula boards have a wider range than big freeride boards. Formula rocker and footstraps helps with this.<br /><br />Think about ride quality too. Longboards plane softer over chop than wides. <br /><br />I have tried the Kona, and found it to be a bit heavy and bulky. Lacks most important tuning tackle of other race boards.<br /><br />The longboard "scene" is less aggressive. More laid back and less athletic windsurfing in general. No pressure to get out when it's blowing. Soul windsurfing. Except when transporting the board...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7458301809937624343.post-7677883549120359952011-07-09T18:45:38.570-04:002011-07-09T18:45:38.570-04:00Thx sailboarder!!
I use the BIC Dufour Wing to in...Thx sailboarder!!<br /><br />I use the BIC Dufour Wing to introduce people to the sport - usually with the small North Zeta 4.2. Just recently i purchased the inflatable Mistral Windglider. My 12 year old nephew was "windsurfing" in less than 10 minutes. Wish i had purchased one long ago!!<br /><br />joe windsurferjoe windsurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896112196222846109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7458301809937624343.post-78212987389430300682011-07-09T04:45:28.788-04:002011-07-09T04:45:28.788-04:00Nice article!
It's a good thing to have longb...Nice article!<br /><br />It's a good thing to have longboard ambassadors because these boards bring back people to the sport. I had several requests from people that want to try it again...<br /><br />I hope you can try the Kona, you will like it. It's nicer to sail than my old Sailboard Vario because you can plane well with it too. Like modern boards, the Kona is fragile tough, so the old board will be kept for the kids.<br /><br />SailboarderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com