Select to expand quotelaceys lane said..
i really can't see races being held in the beach breaks your talking about husq. the clubbies have even canned going out in such surf. to standup and get through solid waves, well there wouldn't be much paddling being done. sup comps with people falling off due to adverse conditions is a bad enough look already
i do agree if they were, the boards would a lot different.
cheers
I think you may be focusing just on the recent events regarding the Aussie titles. There are still plenty of events held on open beaches around Oz that arent as friendly as Currumbin.
Falling off and a little carnage is some of the specticale I would have thought...but yes if its happening in the wrong situations then not so good IMO.
Yes I would say many would want to be on a 14 in BOP California....but that is why I have pointed out it is a different kettle of fish compared to what we see here in Oz PeterP
I had to pay over $400 to get a 14 over east (and back) for the nationals and borrow a board for the bop. I would've preferred to have my own 12'6 there but couldn't afford it. (Wouldn't have changed much cause all I did was cop waves on the head!!! Haha) I love my 12'6 for everything especially dw but I'm only the size of a stunted child! The travel thing with 2 boards is hard from over here. Just going east for 2 races with your own 2 boards can get pretty ridiculous in price.
Select to expand quotemarcus said..
I'm only the size of a stunted child!
You would be lighter still without all the hair.
Select to expand quotemarcus said..
I had to pay over $400 to get a 14 over east (and back) for the nationals and borrow a board for the bop. I would've preferred to have my own 12'6 there but couldn't afford it. (Wouldn't have changed much cause all I did was cop waves on the head!!! Haha) I love my 12'6 for everything especially dw but I'm only the size of a stunted child! The travel thing with 2 boards is hard from over here. Just going east for 2 races with your own 2 boards can get pretty ridiculous in price.
it's not any cheaper going west i'm told
. mate i probably will not do the nationals here. but i'm having a 24.5 inch version built soon of the dc 26' 14' er canoe style we have all been frothing over. you would be welcomed to use it if your coming in november
Select to expand quotejenkz said..marcus said..
I'm only the size of a stunted child!
You would be lighter still without all the hair.
so now he needs a few boards, a haircut and shave....
Select to expand quotepetedorries said..jenkz said..marcus said..
I'm only the size of a stunted child!
You would be lighter still without all the hair.
so now he needs a few boards, a haircut and shave....
a sh1t and a shower- ready to go out
Lacey that would be amazing to rent that board of you. I'll definately keep that in mind. How good are these new shapes!!!
As for the rest of you, leave my long smelly hair (and beard) out of it! It's more surface area for Downwinding. I'm catching wind with my head!!!
As a keen observer and recreational racer and having ridden the back end of the rocky demise of Windsurfing, the main goal has to be to attract more people to the sport.
Do this and the sponsors come and the quantity and quality of events will increase and their will be prizes for everyone.
Do it right and you get sponsors lining up to back events!
To even think of attracting more participants you should be able to turn up to any race with one board and compete in whatever discipline you want.
The common factor for the most paddlers, when deciding which length to go, is weight.
Start with a Fun division - 11'6 x 4.75" max, no weight limit.
Split the Mens and Women's into 2 weight divisions for 12'6 and 14'.
For bigger races add a 4th division - Open
No one gets left out and all the current boards stay relevant.
As the sport grows, you can split the larger divisions into Age or A,B or C divisions, but start with a simple formula with a broad appeal.
Sure not everyone is going to be happy being on the cusp of a weight division and some may have to 'pie up' the week before, but it will taste good and be for the greater good!
