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FLASH YOUR GEAR

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Created by jord070 > 9 months ago, 16 Dec 2007
jord070
WA, 1109 posts
17 Dec 2007 2:17PM
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well its still a new toy.


but guys remember this thread is kinda to sea what is comming out in 2008 and 2007 from different brands, to get an idea of what out there and where the sport is going

but still new toys ARE GOOD TOO new boat or new second hand toy etc

Gestalt
QLD, 14393 posts
17 Dec 2007 4:29PM
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will get up my new toys as soon as they hit the shop. got a couple of new sails a new mast and a new board coming.

very happy indeed!

evlPanda
NSW, 9202 posts
17 Dec 2007 5:48PM
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stribo said...

Jordo The gear don't make the sailor.


I dunno, Gestalt's old gear has made me a better sailor. I noticed immediately post millenium sails are about 100% more stable than my previous early 90's sail. Makes progressing easier, faster, more enjoyable.

(I'd put in a humorous photoshopped pic of me forward-looping in my swimming pool or bathtub, but some bastard stole my laptop, from my house, while my wife was upstairs! Not so afraid of sharks anymore.)

Gestalt
QLD, 14393 posts
17 Dec 2007 4:54PM
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evlPanda said...

stribo said...

Jordo The gear don't make the sailor.


I dunno, Gestalt's old gear has made me a better sailor. I noticed immediately post millenium sails are about 100% more stable than my previous early 90's sail. Makes progressing easier, faster, more enjoyable.

(I'd put in a humorous photoshopped pic of me forward-looping in my swimming pool or bathtub, but some bastard stole my laptop, from my house, while my wife was upstairs! Not so afraid of sharks anymore.)



mate, when they dished out talent i think you got an extra serving.

evlPanda
NSW, 9202 posts
17 Dec 2007 8:28PM
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Maybe learning on the heaviest, most unstable board/sail combo possible has its advantages. Like I said, Bradman learned with a stick and golf ball (we are going off topic now).

ChrisPer
WA, 70 posts
17 Dec 2007 6:52PM
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fionzc said...

wow nice gear!
makes me feel like getting new stuff now as well! but I'm broke

can I ask why do you guys all have so many boards and sails? We average 2 boards 2 sails only over here in singapore


Another reason is that our homes are bigger and we can fit in too much ** that we don't really need. My sister-in-law in Singapore would not smile on 4 boards and all the accroutrements, and she has more room than the average HDB flat.

whippingboy
WA, 1104 posts
17 Dec 2007 7:31PM
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Hey Jordo is that dacron I spy ?

Haircut, stop it your making me want to buy new boards, mmmmm carbon

Haircut
QLD, 6481 posts
17 Dec 2007 9:23PM
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the new jp's - i don't think theres any carbon in them, apparently its all technora/kevlar or wood

fionzc
82 posts
18 Dec 2007 1:09AM
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Mobydisc said...

fionzc said...

wow nice gear!
makes me feel like getting new stuff now as well! but I'm broke

can I ask why do you guys all have so many boards and sails? We average 2 boards 2 sails only over here in singapore


Because Australia has extremely variable weather conditions. In the tropics you probably only need a thermometer that can read temperatures in the 30s and around 30 words for forecasting. Usually "warm, humid, variable winds with afternoon thunderstorms" will do it.




haha yea...our weather and wind forecast is rather inaccurate too

fionzc
82 posts
18 Dec 2007 1:16AM
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ChrisPer said...

fionzc said...

wow nice gear!
makes me feel like getting new stuff now as well! but I'm broke

can I ask why do you guys all have so many boards and sails? We average 2 boards 2 sails only over here in singapore


Another reason is that our homes are bigger and we can fit in too much ** that we don't really need. My sister-in-law in Singapore would not smile on 4 boards and all the accroutrements, and she has more room than the average HDB flat.


yeah that too...I have a board stored on my balcony, that is about to become a stepping plank.

We store most of our gear at a windsurfing club located by the beach.

Greenroom
WA, 7608 posts
18 Dec 2007 11:17PM
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Haircut
QLD, 6481 posts
19 Dec 2007 10:24AM
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somebody likes their fish

stribo
QLD, 1628 posts
19 Dec 2007 4:10PM
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I had one of the first starboard fishes 85L ..I loved that board ...untill it broke in half

Wet Willy
TAS, 2316 posts
19 Dec 2007 5:42PM
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There is such a thing as having too much gear... I've been selling mine off, and the closer I get to the magic number (1 board, 1 mast, 1 boom and 2 sails) the better I feel...

stribo
QLD, 1628 posts
19 Dec 2007 5:27PM
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Wet Willy said...

There is such a thing as having too much gear... I've been selling mine off, and the closer I get to the magic number (1 board, 1 mast, 1 boom and 2 sails) the better I feel...


YOU MUST BE JOKING!!!

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
19 Dec 2007 8:00PM
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stribo said...

Wet Willy said...

There is such a thing as having too much gear... I've been selling mine off, and the closer I get to the magic number (1 board, 1 mast, 1 boom and 2 sails) the better I feel...


YOU MUST BE JOKING!!!


People managed with that amount of gear for around 12 years.

Personally I will aim for two boards, two masts and four sails. I just spent $10K on a 4wd van so I don't have any money left to fill it with kit.



stribo
QLD, 1628 posts
19 Dec 2007 7:11PM
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Sarcasm Moby... sarcasm

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
19 Dec 2007 8:16PM
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No worries but after seeing pictures of peoples' quivers I thought you were serious.


stribo
QLD, 1628 posts
19 Dec 2007 7:21PM
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Nah 2 boards for me 2 for the GF and 4 sails between us. Life is sweet

Sail em till they fall to pieces and that only takes a cupla seasons in W.A.

Greenroom
WA, 7608 posts
19 Dec 2007 10:08PM
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Haircut said...

somebody likes their fish

The 86L and the 76L Fish is Gods gift to Greenroom

TonyC
WA, 410 posts
19 Dec 2007 10:14PM
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Greenroom - Is that a thin plastic coated epoxy F2 Axxis on top? sweet boards - loved the 272 I had years ago - wish I'd never got rid of it.

monster
TAS, 495 posts
20 Dec 2007 12:18AM
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i bought an old fanatic gecko 105 ltrs salom 96-98 vintage , sailed it today had a ball on it , it went farster than a cat with turps on its bum and cut through chop like a hot knife through butter

Greenroom
WA, 7608 posts
19 Dec 2007 10:39PM
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TonyC said...

Greenroom - Is that a thin plastic coated epoxy F2 Axxis on top? sweet boards - loved the 272 I had years ago - wish I'd never got rid of it.



Its the 250 wave

MavericK040
WA, 583 posts
19 Dec 2007 11:00PM
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Greenroom said...

TonyC said...

Greenroom - Is that a thin plastic coated epoxy F2 Axxis on top? sweet boards - loved the 272 I had years ago - wish I'd never got rid of it.


Its the 250 wave




Ive got one of those aswell , exactly the same.
Love it
except ( sniffles ) the stringers in the bottom are starting to show through the bottom plastic skin and its getting soft on the bottom. im waiting for it to fold up on me

TonyC
WA, 410 posts
19 Dec 2007 11:06PM
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F2 had a great generation of boards then. If I come across an Axxis 262 (smaller bump & jump) for sale in good condition I'd still buy it now - they were brilliant in very strong winds (very quick and controllable) and small waves.

MavericK040
WA, 583 posts
19 Dec 2007 11:09PM
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oh yea i forgot to flash my gear!
its not that exciting but its my first ever brand new piece of windsurfing kit so im excited

TonyC
WA, 410 posts
19 Dec 2007 11:14PM
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The Old F2 Axxis 272, was great in moderate conditions - would have loved the 262 - oh well


As you can see it was a little big for me

silvec01
WA, 639 posts
19 Dec 2007 11:17PM
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I had a F2 Axis and would agree entirely.. Great Board
My old F2 Sputnik Speed and Gybe edition popped up at second wind for $150; Great buy for a beginner....

Haggar
QLD, 1664 posts
20 Dec 2007 1:50AM
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Did someone say Axxis ? Mines a 267. I still use mine as its worth nothing to sell, still a gr8 board

bubs
SA, 924 posts
20 Dec 2007 2:36AM
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My brother bought a Tiga 285 (not sure of literage) years back when he was starting out for next to nothing. Came with a whole heap or extras aswell. It's still worth bugga all but you would never get what it's worth to us now days. It's the same with my dads old TC Beacher and others old boards. You would never get what they are worth to you. Both boards still in mint condition and i still like sailing both of them when i get around to it. I got an old yellow 'Wind Energy' fiberglass wave board aswell that came from the stone age i reckon. Yet to sail it because theres no more room on the ute but i'm sure i will some day. However it's on its last legs and will probably delaminate within a couple sails.

Bubs



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