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bulae99
Since 12 Jul 2006
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 Thu Jul 30, 09 5:20 am Skim Board Questions.. |
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OK, so I went to Second Wind and checked out the Skim Boards. Does size matter?
Also, is it better to put wax on it or NSI pad all over for grip? Does it need a kick on the end?
Is it possible to kite a skim in the light east winds down at the spit?
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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| Thu Jul 30, 09 6:46 am |
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Size does matter! In general you want to get one of the bigger ones.
I prefer pads over wax, but some disagree.
Talk to Nate in the shop, he knows wasup! |
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bulae99
Since 12 Jul 2006
1691 Posts
I give out bad advice.
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| Thu Jul 30, 09 6:57 am What about really light winds and a skim? |
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Monkey boy and others talk about this quite a bit. At 220 in light wind say 12 mph, is it possible to get going?
What are the light wind limits?
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
Unstrapped
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| Thu Jul 30, 09 7:06 am Re: What about really light winds and a skim? |
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| bulae99 wrote: | Monkey boy and others talk about this quite a bit. At 220 in light wind say 12 mph, is it possible to get going?
What are the light wind limits? |
Sure - behind a boat
Big kite and 10-15mph - you should be good
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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
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Pure Stoke Sports
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| Thu Jul 30, 09 7:50 am |
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In case you were not able to speak with Nate or Mike at the shop (I am out of town until Friday). 2nd Wind sells both the Rasta and Morphius Surftech skim boards by shaped by Eric Roush.
Both boards have been very popular, but there are some subtle differences between the two.
The Rasta has a bit rounder tail outline and is designed to be super loose and better for advanced riders or ones wanting a skim for hard/tight carving turns. I think Gman has been riding this board.
The Morphius has a bit longer rail shape with a mini-swallow cut in the tail which combine to make this board hold an edge a bit better and track with better edge control. Chanson, Nate, Mike and I have been riding this one.
Both Mike and I personally own Mophius skims, so if you call ahead, either of us can bring in our skims for you to try out if you like.
Me being around 200lbs, I have been having fun riding my skim in the kiddy pool when the wind dies off too much to fly my kite in the river, or on those days when the river current doesn't offer much swell conditions for my surfboard, I have been pulling out the skim for a challenge. I think that my skim has a comparable lightwind range with only my fat fish surfboard, so for me that is about as good as it gets for big guy lightwind riding.
If you have any more questions or want to catch me for a demo, just call the shop or pm me.
Thanks
Pepi
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
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retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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| Thu Jul 30, 09 8:06 am |
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| Morpheus and pads. wax is a messy pain in the arse. Its all fun and games until there is wax all over the car. |
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bulae99
Since 12 Jul 2006
1691 Posts
I give out bad advice.
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| Thu Jul 30, 09 8:12 am Thanks Pepe' |
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I'll take you up on that demo. I'm leaning towards the one with more control.
Thanks
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MIXWELL
Since 10 Mar 2007
496 Posts
LGP COUGAR HUNTING ChEETO SLAYER
Windmixer
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| Thu Jul 30, 09 2:08 pm |
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I personally like the Rasta Pro better myself, but its definitely a preference thing. You are more than welcome to try out my board, pm if you like.
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
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| Thu Jul 30, 09 2:23 pm |
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| MIXWELL wrote: | | I personally like the Rasta Pro better myself, but its definitely a preference thing. You are more than welcome to try out my board, pm if you like. |
You just like it better because it has Rasta in the name. |
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MIXWELL
Since 10 Mar 2007
496 Posts
LGP COUGAR HUNTING ChEETO SLAYER
Windmixer
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| Thu Jul 30, 09 2:43 pm |
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buffalo soldier...dread lock RASTA 
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mikeinhoodriver
Since 23 Apr 2009
440 Posts
down wind somewhere
Obsessed
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| Sat Aug 08, 09 6:05 pm |
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| What sizes are people riding?? |
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