Inner tube also works well for packing under the adjustable outhaul clamps on the boom so they don't move.
I did the inner tube over the boom grip a while back, got a 2"diameter tube cut a section of then you can with some effort side over the boom up to where the harness lines are. Worked great to protect the grip from the line but when I rigged a bigger sail and needed to move the lines back I couldn't get the tube to slide so left it where it was which turned out to be where my front hand needed to be. Also turns out that wet inner tube is bloody slippery and impossible to grip.
Lot of good tips here...gotta say, number ONE, inner tube? Nah. I reckon normster's on the money, that is pretty fundamental to a good session, and the next one, and the one after that...
Never say...
A) "I'll only be gone a couple of hours"
B) "of course I'll be home in time for that dinner party with your friends"
C) "I won't be too tired to take the girls to Netball early on Sunday morning"
You all should reply in the comments of the video too! I will add some of the best ones on here :)
In regards to slippery when wet, rough sand it (tip in the video!), or cut some ridges in it, or rough it up with a knife, etc.
And as for the foot pad application, alternate with regular/old piece of padding.
Select to expand quoteManuel7 said..
You all should reply in the comments of the video too! I will add some of the best ones on here :)
In regards to slippery when wet, rough sand it (tip in the video!), or cut some ridges in it, or rough it up with a knife, etc.
And as for the foot pad application, alternate with regular/old piece of padding.
Yeah, rough sanding doesn't work. The material is just so slippery. Awesomely grippy when dry. No go when wet. Cutting grooves doesn't work either, as they still don't give much extra grip and it compromises the strength and durability of the rubber.
I have wrapped old mountain bike tubes on my steel roof racks for (slightly) improved grip and reduced damage to anything that gets throw up on top (boards not in bags, timber, aluminium etc etc).
Don't post a windfoil sesh to the GPS Team Challenge site with data form ur garmin watch
Select to expand quoteNotWal said..
Don't sail in budgie smuggler.
Don't watch people sailing in budgy smugglers (or loose jogger shorts)
Use your harness to the max and use it especially to apply maximum mast foot pressure in the gusts whilst still sheeting in to keep the nose of the board DOWN.
If you live somewhere cold, fill up a 5 litre water bottle with hot water, then wrap it up in your towel etc in the car. When you come off the water shivering, just hold your wetsuit neck open and pour the hot water down the inside of your suit. Like peeing in your suit only better and more socially acceptable
Select to expand quoteJohn340 said..NotWal said..
Don't sail in budgie smuggler.
Take note Mikey
Was a sight I would rather forget
