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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
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Portland, OR
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gabe
Since 16 May 2005
475 Posts
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 Thu Dec 07, 06 8:44 pm |
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that isn't hydroplaning. it also isn't hydrofoiled. it's just heeling onto its leeward hull.
there are some experimental sailboats that actually are foiled. the speed record ones and the quirky british design class moths.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OYV0chVUUU |
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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
805 Posts
Portland, OR
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| Thu Dec 07, 06 9:12 pm |
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HOLLY SHIT!
THAT'S SICK!
32KT'S, I WONDER HOW MANY LAUCHES HE TOOK LEARNING?
THATS TRUELY UNHOOKED!
JUST THOUGHT I WOULD TRY CAPS LOCK FOR A POST.......I KIND OF LIKE IT 
JUST REMEMBER, |
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3677 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
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| Thu Dec 07, 06 9:23 pm |
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Very cool that he can change the foil attack angle. I think it would be fun to try kiting with a air chair modified board.
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6548 Posts
Couve / Hood
Site Lackey
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| Thu Dec 07, 06 9:38 pm |
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| damn that's pretty sweet gabe... looks real hard , I wonder how much wind it requires? didn't look super windy in the video. |
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gabe
Since 16 May 2005
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| Thu Dec 07, 06 10:06 pm |
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it's too bad these are so heavy and expensive.
http://www.neilprydemaui.com/items.php?id=50
they look cool in theory, but people seem to have lost interest pretty fast. the bindings must be cumbersome, and then you need to ride toeside half the time. i talked to a guy in a maui who hit a reef with one and lost the foil...
i wonder if you really need the boots--they make you lose a lot of feel and add weight. it would be interesting to see if you could control it strapless. but then you could fall and hit it.
maybe make them lighter, and accept some flex as a tradeoff.
hein, why don't you make one? |
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