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General Gps & Speed Waves Foiling Gear Reviews Lost & Found WA NSW QLD SA VIC TAS
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nebbian
nebbian
WA
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nebbian nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
13 Jun 2007 4:09pm
Sail all day, smash every record we can, win the comp

The challenge will be sticking to the plan...
Gestalt
Gestalt
QLD
14965 posts
Gestalt Gestalt
QLD, 14965 posts
13 Jun 2007 6:12pm
ok. so are we VP'ing it.... i can only go sunday.
nebbian
nebbian
WA
6277 posts
nebbian nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
13 Jun 2007 5:11pm
Low tide around 4pm, might be worth an afternoon session. Would be good to catch up with everyone as well.

This time I'll stay well clear of that #$%^& bank
Gestalt
Gestalt
QLD
14965 posts
Gestalt Gestalt
QLD, 14965 posts
13 Jun 2007 8:44pm
nice would hate to see you do an elmo....
nebbian
nebbian
WA
6277 posts
nebbian nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
13 Jun 2007 9:34pm
I'm so hanging to get the flow really well wound up... I have it on good authority that a similar model has 37 knots kicking around inside. I bet you're just as keen to see what your new speed "needle" can do as well Gestalt!


Gestalt
Gestalt
QLD
14965 posts
Gestalt Gestalt
QLD, 14965 posts
14 Jun 2007 8:29am
yeah, any board will go fast in 40 knots of wind with the ight person onboard.

mate... it is the 75cm board that we're comparing. and don't forget. you must have a ride of it.....

the "needle" version is having some mods done. but if you like you can use my early 90's needle.
mkseven
mkseven
QLD
2315 posts
mkseven mkseven
QLD, 2315 posts
14 Jun 2007 7:55pm
No excuse i've peaked 35 on the even wider hypersonic. I'm toying with the idea of identical flattish conditions it's approx 1 knot lost PEAK per 10cm width for decent slalom boards, with 60 wide boards peaking at around 40. Over distance quite a bit more is lost unless it's gusty.
nebbian
nebbian
WA
6277 posts
nebbian nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
14 Jun 2007 6:00pm
Hey mkseven,

What would your ideal sail size/fin size/wind strength be?

Is there a big difference in top speed between being maxed in 25 knots vs 35 knots, if it's flat?
mkseven
mkseven
QLD
2315 posts
mkseven mkseven
QLD, 2315 posts
14 Jun 2007 8:19pm
Neb thats just a huge generalisation about potential concerning width excuses and what guys have done. Fastest 59 boards (exo/carbon art) are sitting around 40-41knot mark, fastest hyper (77 wide) is at 38knots, fastest formula sits at 34ish?

Ideal for me 6.0 sail, 52 x 235 x 85L board, 28cm fin. Thats what I think i'd see 40 on in real world conditions. Wind strength nothing outrageous maybe 25-30 knots.
vando
vando
QLD
3419 posts
vando vando
QLD, 3419 posts
14 Jun 2007 10:14pm
good question nebs.
The few times ive gone down to Sandy Point Ive gone faster on my 6.0 then my smaller sails. I think its more to do with being compthy with the gear. 6.0 in 25-30 would be my ideal conditions.
ta vando
fitz66
fitz66
QLD
575 posts
fitz66 fitz66
QLD, 575 posts
15 Jun 2007 8:59am
Looks like Sunday will be pretty light wind, I'll head to Golden Beach with the 8.0.and see what happens.
Gestalt
Gestalt
QLD
14965 posts
Gestalt Gestalt
QLD, 14965 posts
15 Jun 2007 10:20am
hi fitz.

i'll be on the water sunday, if it is light i'll be on the formula kit.

hope to get some good times and if not some good distances......
Magnus8
Magnus8
QLD
366 posts
Magnus8 Magnus8
QLD, 366 posts
15 Jun 2007 2:04pm
Yeah I might go to GB as well...oh thats right I live there!
Haggar
Haggar
QLD
1670 posts
Haggar Haggar
QLD, 1670 posts
15 Jun 2007 3:31pm
Saturday looks better
fitz66
fitz66
QLD
575 posts
fitz66 fitz66
QLD, 575 posts
15 Jun 2007 4:48pm
I'm in Brisvegas on Saturday
nebbian
nebbian
WA
6277 posts
nebbian nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
15 Jun 2007 4:32pm
Gawd, what's up with the forecast at the moment? I'm thinking of moving to green island, Troppo and Firie sure are blessed...

I've noticed this before, the two day forecast isn't as accurate as the four day forecast. At least that's the theory I'm running with at the moment... blind optimism at its best

Anyway what range of wind directions does VP work in? Is dead south or even a bit west OK?
By my crazy reasoning it would make the run a starboard tack rather than port, but I've been known to be wrong before.
qldsalty
qldsalty
QLD
299 posts
qldsalty qldsalty
QLD, 299 posts
15 Jun 2007 8:11pm
Hey Maximus , That Avatar we'll have to get you a good shot and replace ummmm........Ian Fox maybe? What's he on Hyper ???
vando
vando
QLD
3419 posts
vando vando
QLD, 3419 posts
15 Jun 2007 11:19pm
Hi Nebs yer vp should work in a sw-se.
SSW would be the ideal direction there.
If the direction is right Il be there in the arvo.
ta vando
firiebob
firiebob
WA
3182 posts
firiebob firiebob
WA, 3182 posts
15 Jun 2007 10:27pm
Yeh nebs, Green is still blowing, and Troppo's going over Sat. Tides should be good also
But I'm still crook as a dog, so no points for our team again
nebbian
nebbian
WA
6277 posts
nebbian nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
16 Jun 2007 8:17am
Forecast for Sunday is now nothing but cr@p for Sunday

Why is Huey so cruel???
Magnus8
Magnus8
QLD
366 posts
Magnus8 Magnus8
QLD, 366 posts
16 Jun 2007 11:45am
Yep borrowed my avatar from Starboard, I'm sure they wont miss it!
nebbian
nebbian
WA
6277 posts
nebbian nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
16 Jun 2007 11:51pm
Forecast has just bumped up again... might be enough wind to plane.

Anyone else thinking of VP? Gestalt?
Gestalt
Gestalt
QLD
14965 posts
Gestalt Gestalt
QLD, 14965 posts
19 Jun 2007 1:45pm
hi nebbian,

VP is awesome in a southerly. i reckon it's the best place around.

also works in an easterly. not as good as wello but cross shore launch etc.
fitz66
fitz66
QLD
575 posts
fitz66 fitz66
QLD, 575 posts
20 Jun 2007 8:48am
Hey Nebbs are you hitting the water today? i'm finishing at lunchtime and heading out
nebbian
nebbian
WA
6277 posts
nebbian nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
20 Jun 2007 10:00am
Not me Fitz,

Got some work to do

Enjoy the wind!
Gestalt
Gestalt
QLD
14965 posts
Gestalt Gestalt
QLD, 14965 posts
20 Jun 2007 1:35pm
hi nebs,

well done cracking it again.

hey, i like the photo. awesome shot. would look good on the wanderers site too!!!!! any chance?

p.s. guys i think on friday i amy not be feeling the best. will anyone have the same condition?
nebbian
nebbian
WA
6277 posts
nebbian nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
20 Jun 2007 11:52am
quote:
Originally posted by Gestalt


p.s. guys i think on friday i amy not be feeling the best. will anyone have the same condition?


*cough cough*

Forecast isn't looking all that flash though. Also sent some pics to your email account.
qldsalty
qldsalty
QLD
299 posts
qldsalty qldsalty
QLD, 299 posts
20 Jun 2007 2:43pm
Nice speed Nebbian, Was anyone else from the team out that day?
Haggar
Haggar
QLD
1670 posts
Haggar Haggar
QLD, 1670 posts
20 Jun 2007 11:07pm
Some of us have to work dammit Waiting for wind on a day off
Gestalt
Gestalt
QLD
14965 posts
Gestalt Gestalt
QLD, 14965 posts
21 Jun 2007 12:33am
you look sick to me haggar.....
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