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edwind
Since 02 Sep 2008
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McMinnville
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What about something like this... holds the board up like a sail?
Haven't tried it yet, but would be a cheap & easy to install board flipper.
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
659 Posts
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| Sun Jul 10, 11 7:29 pm |
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| I like it! It looks like it would hold the edge up to catch the wind and in Columbia swell in combo with the wind - it could possibly even flip the board.
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calisewame
Since 25 Jun 2011
7 Posts
Gorge
Kook
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| Mon Jul 11, 11 1:20 pm |
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Having lost a board a few weeks ago the body dragging tips are great. I always try to start moving upwind right away, however your description really shows you need to get moving as hard and fast if you can, (especially when the current is strong and big swell).
The same happened to me. The board was close, but I lost it so quickly. At least 2 folks helped look for the board but could not spot it. And great that people are always looking out for other riders.
Grabbing someone's board, even just hanging onto it so they know it is not continuing to drift helps if dropping it downwind is not possible.
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
659 Posts
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| Mon Sep 26, 11 1:32 pm |
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| I am happy to report that 4 months later, a kayaker found my board wedged in some trees downriver past Cathlamet where the Columbia takes a sharp turn to the ocean. He gave me a call - I went out to get it, and gave him a $50 reward for taking the trouble to call me. The board is in perfect shape. I had pretty much given up on the board. I am much better at body dragging after a summer of practice..........
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johnnierhea
Since 07 Aug 2008
34 Posts
san diego
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| Wed Sep 28, 11 7:56 pm |
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| I've got a GoJoe that I bought to help with board retrieval. It ALWAYS 'rights' the board which makes it much easier to see. As far as catching the wind to move the board downwind it's only so-so. Even with the GoJoe, I often have to drag to the beach, walk up-wind and then drag back down to the board. Granted, I'm still learning how to avoid the yard sale wipeouts, recover quickly and stay close to the board. I'm not bashing the product and it's light-years safer than a leash. That said, I expected it to move the board at least as fast as I find myself drifting after a crash. Moral of the story - l need to learn how to point more agressively while body dragging and stay clear of the rip tide.
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surfncap
Since 06 Mar 2007
78 Posts
NE
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| Fri Sep 30, 11 7:15 am Everyone hates on Go Joes |
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But one of best 60 $ i ever spent.
Ive seen the wheelbarrel tire homemade version kick ass. And super Cheap. That guy at Stevenson put flame tape on his it looks saweet. I like bright visible colors.
I almost lost a black bottomed board. Got a go Joe and am so stoked on it. It does create a little drag. I went first time without at rooster yesterday. Almost lost my black bottomed hard to see board.
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
659 Posts
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| Fri Sep 30, 11 8:30 am Re: Everyone hates on Go Joes |
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| surfncap wrote: | But one of best 60 $ i ever spent.
Ive seen the wheelbarrel tire homemade version kick ass. And super Cheap. That guy at Stevenson put flame tape on his it looks saweet. I like bright visible colors.
I almost lost a black bottomed board. Got a go Joe and am so stoked on it. It does create a little drag. I went first time without at rooster yesterday. Almost lost my black bottomed hard to see board. |
LOL - the flame duct tape wheel barrow tire is me! I used the duct tape to pull in the outer edges for less drag. The flames just add the "cool" factor (since we all know how cool Go-Joes can be!)  I haven't used the flame tire for the last month now - now that the Columbia currents are more normal. It is pretty easy to catch up to your board now. I am almost done with the beta on a device that can be used as a board recovery tool and something that may enhance performance ...... I will keep you posted.........
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surfncap
Since 06 Mar 2007
78 Posts
NE
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| Fri Sep 30, 11 12:29 pm |
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| Would love to hear about beta device. Ive been using a retractable leash to many a A chagrins. Had no probs. Yardd hard few times and it released.
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
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| Fri Sep 30, 11 10:08 pm |
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| surfncap wrote: | | Would love to hear about beta device. Ive been using a retractable leash to many a A chagrins. Had no probs. Yardd hard few times and it released. |
I am just finished it - now just need to test it under various conditions. If I like it - I will post pics.
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kitezilla
Since 22 Jun 2006
453 Posts
gorge
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| Sat Oct 01, 11 7:52 am |
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| surfncap wrote: | | Would love to hear about beta device. Ive been using a retractable leash to many a A chagrins. Had no probs. Yardd hard few times and it released. |
What do you mean by "it released"?
Did the webbing break?... or did you tinker up some kind of an automatic release... if so, what kind of release?...wire ties? velcro?
I am always interested in what people tinker up in an attempt to solve problems.
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burton420
Since 19 Aug 2007
38 Posts
Kelowna,BC,Canada
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| Sun Oct 02, 11 7:14 am |
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| another reason to use boots...no more yard sales
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