Pinnaroos (WA, Australia) - 2009-01-13
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
nebbian
29.556(X)
27.517(X)
0(X)
16.787(X)
21.384(X)
14.343(X)
Snake
31.481(X)
30.72(X)
23.361(X)
23.028(X)
27.006(X)
202.888(X)
lao shi
25.28(X)
23.52(X)
13.33(X)
19.33(X)
18.89(X)
42.4(X)
Mineral
24.4(X)
21.4(X)
4.7(X)
14.31(X)
9.25(X)
18.57(X)
Pointman
Chris Porter
Jeff
paddymac
JC2
Windxtasy
Jemma
scarrgo
Jonah
Windtech
Ricey
Bunyip
AC1
Hooksey
Lunny
tailwind
Flatchat
Snickers
Kenny
Pacey
SRS73
AndreaMunich
Gloria
Reg
Topcat
Clue Thirst
The Shroom
fingers
Finback
Peanut
Average30.5229.1218.3521.1824.20122.64
nebbian (8313km):
5554 days ago
2 categories

Quick session after work to test out new C3 Venom 36cm fin.  Loft Blade 6.8, iSonic 94.

I was hoping to hit 50 knots today with all the good reviews that these fins have been getting, sadly it wasn't the case.  In fact I'm starting to think that my lack of speed might be caused by... *gasp* me!! Surprised

This fin was the final piece of the puzzle.  Now I have:

  • Slalom board (iSonic 94)
  • Speed sail (Loft blade)
  • Quick fin (C3 Venom)
  • Carbon boom with adjustable outhaul
So why am I still so freakin slow?????

Tried to get the board flying on the fin, but it didn't really want to do it much... as soon as I tried loading it up the fin would let go and spin out.
I think the main problem is that I'm so used to weedies that a pointer just feels weird.  Might take a bit of getting used to I think.  Also the only place I felt confident to go really broad was in the middle of the motorcross track, too many sails and kites in close.  Might have to follow Claude around for a bit I think.
Day was made a lot better by meeting a queensland sailor who I'd only met once before ... over a year ago in Queensland Smile

 



Snake (23888km):
5554 days ago
3 categories
oooooh yeeeeeeaaahhhh! Tired as will have to post more later !! Sonic 85, CR 6.7, Goldwing 32

lao shi (41082km):
5552 days ago
2 categories

Fun wave sail with the Mobsters



Mineral (4665km):
5552 days ago

Corro's, had fun, Cooleven though I had r#*ted my right middle toe underneath half way through sessionFrown  found out when I got back to Gero and was cleaning my kit, bit of lawn stick in the tear, and wife took a look, couple of stitches at Geraldton Regional.Yell Thanks to Windsurfing Doctor on duty, he had me fixed up in no timeCool

Of water for two weeks.



Comments
Mineral


WA
Australia
5554 days ago

First up Ben, did you sign him upWink 

I got out at Cooro's for a back up, but did some foot damage in the processYell off water two weeks, stitchesYellYellYell Only consolation, was Joan thought the Doc was an all right sort,Embarassed fellow windsurfer and allCool

nebbian


WA
Australia
5554 days ago

Oh Mineral, bummer!!!  How did you hurt your foot?

And he was a her... No wonder I remembered Wink

Mineral


WA
Australia
5554 days ago

Cool glad you cleared that upSmile and damage done being a smart a... jumping, got the first one on way out, missed timed the second one, too close in set, back foot came out, landed with only middle toe on rail at the back, tore middle toe open across bottom.SurprisedYell Did'nt think I did much damage til I got home and Joan took a lookFrown couple of stitches, bloody needle hurt more than the tearYell

nebbian


WA
Australia
5554 days ago

Wow snake that's a BIG day!!!  Congrats on breaking into the 200 club!

Mineral I'm wincing just thinking about it.  Get better soon mate.

Slowboat


WA
Australia
5554 days ago

oi nebs... I dont think its just you. No surprises you were having trouble on that combo if the 36 venom is anything like the 38 I tried... I have a couple of fins that I dont really use any more that you can try next time.

Slowboat


WA
Australia
5554 days ago

sh!T mineral... that sounds gross. Hope it glues together quick.

Marcel


WA
Australia
5554 days ago

Awesome Jake... well done!! You're a machine!!! Cool

Elmo


WA
Australia
5554 days ago

Nebs, got the same prob, My 36 pointer (max's out generally about 31) is 4 knots slower than my 36cm freeride weedy on my 104L.

Done the swap on the same day, similar conditions and the veedy is definately quicker, got me stuffed

Mineral


WA
Australia
5554 days ago

Thanks for the thoughts guys, yep will heal quick, bloody better do so.Yell two weeks out of action. Have a tripped planed week after next, no windsurfing, so should be jake by then.Cool

Jake, legend stuff, two huge PB'sCool Gotta get you down to crab cruncher run,you will clock some data then I reckon

Snides


WA
Australia
5554 days ago

nebbs you should take slowy up! i recon the 36 would be a bit large with the combo you used??

Snides


WA
Australia
5554 days ago

well done snake! great effort through all that traffic today!

nebbian


WA
Australia
5554 days ago

Hey Slowboat, now there's an offer I can't refuse!

Snides, the 36 didn't feel big at all... it would be good to swap it around with some other fins to see what works best for that sail though.

JC


WA
Australia
5553 days ago

nebs, i used to have the IS 95 (loved that board), i would use a 7.5 with a 34 fin, and 6.5 with a 32/30 depending on wind. i never used a 36 so maybe its holding you back, especially with a 6.8 ???? seems a little large

nebbian


WA
Australia
5553 days ago
Hi JC, thanks for the idea. I've had people tell me that the fin is either too large or too small, depending on... I don't know, the phase of the moon or something. Boogie at C3 recommended the 36 over the 34 due to his testing, so I got the 36. I have a 30 as well, I'll try that next time and do some proper comparisons.
Recycle


WA
Australia
5553 days ago

Nebs get your self a Tectonic f1 falcon 34,my sweetest combo is Isonic 87 6.7 sail and tec f1 32.

Bender


WA
Australia
5553 days ago

Yep same here on the F1 32. I also find if i am just open water blasting my Tech Goldwing 34 is solid as a rock

Slowboat


WA
Australia
5553 days ago
The venoms in larger sizes are quite soft. They keep the board down in powered up conditions though. A bit like using a smaller fin. I'd use a smaller fin with less drag. Nebs I have a 34 you can try.
nebbian


WA
Australia
5553 days ago
I'll hit you up this afternoon Slowy. Thanks for the offer.
Hardie


WA
Australia
5553 days ago

Bugger Miner'sYell and Nebb's something I'm not good at..........PATIENCE..........It will eventually all come together!!!!!!

paddymac


WA
Australia
5553 days ago

Conrat Snake - fantastic numbers!

Nebs - you can try my MFC 36 also to compare same size, diff brand.

lao shi


WA
Australia
5552 days ago
Great numbers, Snake. That is a top hour on the swan ocean. Get well soon, Mineral.