Hi!
Im really struggling with a new board I've given it a good go nearly 600km/7 sessions it still seems really odd. Too much drag not releasing properly & really harsh over chop. The power I'd expect to get 2 knots more in it just seems to block.
I had the model from some years ago gave me good/bench mark speeds.
I've tried different fins, foot strap, mast foot positions etc.
I've got the bigger board too which seems great, better than anticipated really free & progressive I've been faster on the 85 than the 73!!!
What can I measure & how to check if there is something wrong with the board to rule that out?
fin box straightness, rocker etc please?
Can I use any sort of diy laser level or just a 1m straight edge etc?
I need to rule out if I just don't like it, if there is something wrong, wether to persevere or just move on.
Super thanks for any advice!
BR!
As the post above, check for negative rocker just in front of the fin. That can cause all the problems you describe.
Use a straight edge, and sight underneath it. I wouldn't be surprised if you discovered a 2mm gap or more.
If the rocker looks fine, then where are the footstraps? move them all the way back if you can.
Thank you!
I'm not sure what you mean by negative rocker?
I'm dUte I'm being a bit thick!
I've got the foot straps all the the way back atm!
thanks again!!!
Thank you!
I'm not sure what you mean by negative rocker?
I'm dUte I'm being a bit thick!
I've got the foot straps all the the way back atm!
thanks again!!!
negative rocker, is where the rocker line is convex instead of concave. There's a thread about it here.
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Windsurfing/Gps/Negative-tail-rocker--again-?page=1#18
Negative rocker is like a hollow in front of finbox when a straightedge is put along the centreline
BTW, ruler is not a good straightedge for this use as if it is bowed even a little it will misdiagnose. ... you need a bit of square steel or a perfect brickies level. Lasers no good as the curved board =curved line. Hard to explain
