RE: ASD Board Review

From: Bernie Perry (BPerry@nrtnorcal.com-DeleteThis)
Date: Thu Jul 06 2000 - 17:18:07 PDT


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From: Bernie Perry <BPerry@nrtnorcal.com-DeleteThis>
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Subject: RE: ASD Board Review
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 17:18:07 -0700 
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I agree with Kirk that you're probably better off with the Techno 283 if
you're only going to have 1 board. The epoxy boards are nice but they're so
easy to damage. I think the Bic is more robust.

BTW, I have a Fat Mutant that I sail with a 5.3 to 6.5. (Just bought it this
year and love it!) I also have a Seatrend 70 All-star that I switch to when
my 6.5 sail no longer keeps me planning on the Mutant. In most cases, I can
get another hour of decent sailing just by switching boards. I don't find
the 28" tail to be a problem with a 6.5 sail unless the wind picks-up, in
which case, I switch back to the Mutant.

Good sailing!

Bernie
-----Original Message-----
From: Kirk Lindstrom [mailto:KirkLindstrom@ix.netcom.com-DeleteThis]
Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 6:03 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: ASD Board Review

> Any thoughts on whether the board is toast and I should start looking
> for a new one? Also any thoughts on a board for a over 200 lb, sort of
> intermediate, no illusions about Waddell kind of guy. My goal is to
> have a single board as I can't justify a quiver. I had some thoughts
> about a Fat Mutant or a Techno 283.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim Murdy

Fat Mutant (24" at max width) is great for good wind from 5.5 to 7.5 for me
at 230lbs
Fairly advanced shape in that it is fat in the tail and short (8'11"). Some
like more length

150L Techno is good for lighter wind (like we've had this year) for 6.5 to
8.5 with 7.5 being ideal. Probably a great board if you are not used to
epoxy that is much lighter.

I had ASD make a custom version similar in volume that is faster and more
fun than the Techno but harder to sail at 8'11" and 26.5" wide. I LOVE the
board for 6.5 even on those 15 to 30 days. The Techno is easier to sail as
it seems slower and thus easier in gusty days. For an intermediate, I'd go
with the Techno for light days and the FatMutuant for good wind days. This
will cover most days.

For light days and a 3rd board, go with a Seatrend AllStar80 for 8.5 to 10
perhaps (I am borrowing a 70cm wide one while my MegaMutant is being
repaired and it is great for light wind and 7.5 but the extra 10cm would be
appreciated for the really light days. The 70 is too wide for having fun
with a 6.5

4th board would be an Enduro for when it is really windy! I have an 8'10".

so my 3 board quiver is
8'10" Enduro 22" wide for 4.0 to 5.5 (don't have a 6.0)
8'11" FatMutant 24" wide for 5.5, 6.5 & 7.5
8'11" Custom 26'5" wide for 6.5 & 7.5 (eventually an 8.5)

Hope this helps
Kirk out

PS I have an 8'8" ASD Epoxy Slalom Board for sale $400 (too narrow for my wt
so I replaced it with the Enduro)

--
best regards
Kirk Lindstrom
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