Manawa forum posts in last 60 days

I haven't seen much news lately, so I wanted to open a thread on Jaeger Stone’s situation after his injury at the Fiji Surf Pro. Hoping for a successful surgery and a smooth recovery wishing him the best. Hope for good news. 🙏💪🙏💪

ptsf1111 said..
If I remember correctly, the video linked above said there are no shape changes in the newest version. Just some material changes.

Hi, Regarding the Gen 3 wave sail I tested at the Lake, it’s a completely different animal compared to the Gen 1 and Gen 2. The most noticeable change is the handling: the center of effort feels locked in the middle, much more centered than before. It also has this incredible, out of the ordinary lightness in the hands I used it in both light and strong wind, and it just feels super balanced the whole time.
The 4.7 requires a bit more attention when it comes to trim. It uses a 370 mast with a 30cm extension, but you need to downhaul it to no more than 29cm as indicated. This leaves some space between the extension pulley and the sail's tack pulley. The outhaul adjustment on the boom also has a wider range to play with.

Hey guys, does anyone have any updates on Jaeger Stone? I'm really gutted about his nasty injury at Cloudbreak; I was following the contest and it's tough to see him go out like that. He’s one of my favorite riders for how he handles heavy conditions. Let's hope we get some good news soon. 🙏💪🙏

I finally got the chance to test the sail. Here are my first impressions from last Saturday in medium-to-light wind conditions, ranging from 20 to 25 knots.
I rigged it on its 370 mast. It technically calls for a 30 cm extension, but I actually used 29 cm as indicated on the sail, which worked perfectly. Once on the water, the sail feels incredibly light in the hands. The center of effort is slightly forward, though less so than on the Gen1 or Gen2. Stability in gusts is even better, and the jibing maneuverability is exceptional—an improvement over the previous versions. The top-end speed is top-notch.
Overall, my first impression is that it feels even lighter in the hands, with a bit less drive in the front section and a slightly lower center of effort. I couldn't test it as thoroughly as I would have liked due to unfavorable weather, but I hope to take it out again soon in tougher conditions, ideally with more wind and waves or at least some heavy chop.
I was using it on my Starboard Kode 85 freestyle wave at Lake Garda, specifically at the famous Pier spot. As for proper wave conditions, we’ll have to wait—it’s already summer and it’s getting pretty hot here!

John340 said..

Manawa said..
Quick update for those following my gear setup. I just pulled the trigger on the new North Wave Gen 3 in 4.7[/b]❤️❤️❤️❤️
I haven’t had it on the water yet It’s incredibly light, and the design of the new luff sleeve (mast pocket) is really innovative.
Right now, it’s currently the main piece of 'art' in my bedroom. I like to keep it in sight so it’s the first thing I see when I wake up it's the best way to start the day 😂😂😂
I’ll let you know how it performs as soon as I get it wet! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

What are the physical changes compared to the Gen 2?

Weight reduction, reduced the swing weight,[/b] the Gen3’s refined seam and batten pocket construction and the luff sleeve is different, looks more consistent like Gen1 but not the same. Probably is designed to offer smoother rotation, is engineered to better handle the high downhaul loads required for modern wave sailing. (That's my two cents, anyway...).

ptsf1111 said..
Anything can go fast in the right conditions or when it's really windy. I once took my quad wave board in 35+ knots winds, and it hit 29 kts speed without pushing too hard, although it was probably close to it's max speed due to the fins. I regularly use that board in a thruster setup (obviously with single back strap) and I could probably go over 30 kts if I'd have the guts. Gets quite choppy here.

To give you an idea of the Kode 2022's speed potential: just last week, a buddy of mine on full slalom gear sailed right next to me and clocked me at 45 km/h (around 24.3 knots) in messy lake chop. I was in 4.2 but not full power, that means without pusching too hard. My friend was impressed I don't know why,

My friend was super impressed, though I don’t really get why; he keeps saying I should get some slalom gear. Long story short, word must have gotten around. A few days ago, I headed out on the water at Lake Garda for the Peler (the early morning wind), feeling pretty chill, but I couldn't figure out why several riders kept trying to engage and race me. After a few minutes, it clicked—they were all gunning for me.
The result? I smoked them all—literally. I was on a 4.7 sail with a 23cm wave fin, but I managed to keep the nose down and hit some serious speeds. Only one really solid guy on an Ignite 87 gave me a run for my money, but I still managed to keep him behind me. I had to push hard, which was tough since I’m not exactly in peak shape right now due to a few nagging injuries that are holding me back from my usual training. I had to head back in to catch my breath after every full-throttle reach.
Later on, I rigged down to a 4.2 to slow things down and try some speed loops, but they kept buzzing around me like flies. Maybe I was being a bit mean, I'll admit... there was this one guy who’d get a head start, but I’d still fly past him while working my tail off. Once I passed him, I gave him the 'call me' gesture—you know, as in, 'I’ll give you a call later.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

WindFlyer said..

Manawa said..
… I’m currently riding a Starboard Kode Carbon 85 (2022)[/b]. It is an absolute rocket on flat water and handles the high-wind chop of Lake Garda[/b] like a dream. It’s easily one of the fastest freestyle wave shapes I've ever experienced…

wow… the 2022 is that fast?
i tested the 2020s, which were dog slow… Starboard did say that they had inched the speed side back up, but haven't had a chance to test ride any since the 2020s. i'm rather surprised it happened that quickly.
the 2010-16ish Kodes were absolute rockets (the single-fin models).

Thanks, yes the kode 85 2022 is super fast I've both (also kode carbon 2020 or 2021) . Check out my videos and you'll see the raw speed potential of the 2022 Kode 85 Carbon. Sails North 4.2, fin 26cm Drake.


My girlfriend Chiara Kode Carbon 85l 20/21 Blade 4.0 and fin 23cm Mfc.
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