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From: BENJAMIN_CRISTI@novell.com-DeleteThis (Ben Cristi)
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Subject: Wave Board -Reply
>>> Paul Delzio <pauld@delzio.corp.sgi.com-DeleteThis> 06/20/95 02:12pm >>>
OK, now that most of the discussion on the Universal Joint is done....I
would like to get some waveboard help..and a waveboard.
I am 185lbs, advanced sailor, ...
Can anyone (Cristi) give some advise on a waveboard that would :
o fit into my budget
Here are prices I've seen on used boards:
1 year old custom epoxy (ASD, Stretch etc): $600-900
3year+ assymetricals (polyester resin): $150-350
o provide a good learning board for waves
Get a floaty wave board that's either bulletproof, or easy to repair.
o provide enough flotation
It's safer to err on the floaty side, especially when learning. It makes it
much easier getting out (through the break), especially in marginal wind.
o provide width and rocker for the waves
Get a wave board, not a "bump and jump" or "convertible" design.
o not get laughed at at Scotts,
Until I get a new board, I'm riding assymetricals, which are somewhat
dated and "out". I've never been laughed at (and I wouldn't care
anyway).
... not get rammed at Davenport.
Follow the right of way rules of wavesailing, and sail defensively. Even
then, you'll have problems now and then, typically involving whose wave
it is. I've had a few incidents this year, no collisions, just yelling at each
other. Some sailors I know won't sail Davenport because everyone's
sailing the same break, and it can get crowded on weekends. I guess
you could go to Waddell on a weekday and sail upwind of the crowds to
avoid this.
Does any one have such a board in their quiver?
Get a relatively floaty wave board, in the latest design you can afford. I
learned on assymetricals, but you can probably learn quicker on a newer
design. Regardless of what board your on, if you put in the time, you'll
learn. Just imagine what kind of equipment Robby had when he learned.
They didn't even have assymetricals yet!
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