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The Loft 2010 site up

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Created by vando > 9 months ago, 12 Dec 2009
vando
QLD, 3416 posts
12 Dec 2009 11:39AM
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www.loftsails.com/

swoosh
QLD, 1922 posts
12 Dec 2009 1:07PM
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Prices look a lot better then the retarded prices some of the bigger brands are trying to charge this year.

mineral1
WA, 4564 posts
12 Dec 2009 3:23PM
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swoosh said...

Prices look a lot better then the retarded prices some of the bigger brands are trying to charge this year.




One of the better designed sail on the market, and very user friendly
However, the longevity of the product is its Achilles heal. The production group needs to do some serious work in this area, to reflect the technology gains.
(You could have told me me I spelt Achilles wrong guys) its now fixed

vando
QLD, 3416 posts
12 Dec 2009 5:53PM
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mineral1 said...

swoosh said...

Prices look a lot better then the retarded prices some of the bigger brands are trying to charge this year.




One of the better designed sail on the market, and very user friendly
However, the longevity of the product is its alkalise heal. The production group needs to do some serious work in this area, to reflect the technology gains.


Hi Mineral Loft have move to a new Production facility for 2010 so Im looking forward to seeing the new line of sails and how they look. Personally Ive never had any problems with my sails the 8.5 being 2 years old now and prob my most used sail as well. Hopefully my new Blades turn up next month.

mineral1
WA, 4564 posts
12 Dec 2009 4:59PM
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Maybe I just got two duds on the 08 Loft 02'S I was kind of hoping that they would run 3-4 seasons at least.
Anyway the design is tops, I can vouch for that
Be keen to see how the new ones stack up, in material wise.

firiebob
WA, 3131 posts
12 Dec 2009 5:39PM
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My 2010 Switchblade looks the goods Just need wind

vando
QLD, 3416 posts
12 Dec 2009 7:47PM
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firiebob said...

My 2010 Switchblade looks the goods Just need wind


Hey Firie send it down here mate i use it

NotWal
QLD, 7428 posts
12 Dec 2009 10:15PM
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swoosh said...

Prices look a lot better then the retarded prices some of the bigger brands are trying to charge this year.




"Retarded" prices? I don't think so

NotWal
QLD, 7428 posts
12 Dec 2009 10:36PM
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I wish they'd publish the weights of sails.

mineral1
WA, 4564 posts
12 Dec 2009 8:49PM
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NotWal said...

I wish they'd publish the weights of sails.


NotWal, they feel lighter than the NP Hellcats. I switched this season to NP's and the NP's do feel heavier. I haven't verified but the Loft felt light on the hands.

choco
SA, 4003 posts
13 Dec 2009 12:20PM
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vando said...

mineral1 said...

swoosh said...

Prices look a lot better then the retarded prices some of the bigger brands are trying to charge this year.




One of the better designed sail on the market, and very user friendly
However, the longevity of the product is its alkalise heal. The production group needs to do some serious work in this area, to reflect the technology gains.


Hi Mineral Loft have move to a new Production facility for 2010 so Im looking forward to seeing the new line of sails and how they look. Personally Ive never had any problems with my sails the 8.5 being 2 years old now and prob my most used sail as well. Hopefully my new Blades turn up next month.



Can't wait for the new Blades as well i've been slowly selling my 09 quiver in anticipation of the 2010 Blades arriving, nearly run out of sails






vando
QLD, 3416 posts
13 Dec 2009 11:56AM
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Thats ok Choc you only need one sail up here a 8.5

choco
SA, 4003 posts
13 Dec 2009 12:32PM
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vando said...

Thats ok Choc you only need one sail up here a 8.5


7.5 be ok.....?? with abit of luck i'll see you Queenslanders in the next couple of weeks if you see a blur go past you on the water that was me

ginger pom
VIC, 1745 posts
13 Dec 2009 1:38PM
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choco said...






that's some seriously unnecessary lay downing

NotWal
QLD, 7428 posts
13 Dec 2009 12:48PM
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mineral1 said...

NotWal said...

I wish they'd publish the weights of sails.


NotWal, they feel lighter than the NP Hellcats. I switched this season to NP's and the NP's do feel heavier. I haven't verified but the Loft felt light on the hands.


Monty said they'll be publishing the weights in January.

firiebob
WA, 3131 posts
13 Dec 2009 10:02PM
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vando said...

firiebob said...

My 2010 Switchblade looks the goods Just need wind


Hey Firie send it down here mate i use it



firiebob
WA, 3131 posts
13 Dec 2009 10:05PM
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choco said...


if you see a blur go past you on the water that was me




vando
QLD, 3416 posts
17 Dec 2009 9:05PM
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woohoo Santa come early this year just unwrapped a new loft 2010 5.2 Lip wave and O2 sail today. First impression wow these look pretty cool. The finish & quality is impeccable, even comes with a quality assured label on it.
They have really done a great job this year.
Hopefully I post some pics tom.









vando
QLD, 3416 posts
18 Dec 2009 8:41PM
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Here they are





firiebob
WA, 3131 posts
18 Dec 2009 7:38PM
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Ok showoff, here's my 2010 Loft 7.8 Switchblade Hasn't been wet yet






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vando
QLD, 3416 posts
19 Dec 2009 10:16PM
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Trust a Firie to get a red one
does it have flashing lights too

nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
19 Dec 2009 10:27PM
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Looks great!

Try something for me: with the sail in the bag, pick up the bag by the handle and tell me if they've figured out that the handle belongs above the centre of gravity of the sail yet.

My 07 and 08 blades aren't

It seems like a piddly little thing, but it's annoying when you've got a handful of sails and one of them is determined to ram itself into the ground at every opportunity...

vando
QLD, 3416 posts
20 Dec 2009 6:10AM
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nebbian said...

Looks great!

Try something for me: with the sail in the bag, pick up the bag by the handle and tell me if they've figured out that the handle belongs above the centre of gravity of the sail yet.

My 07 and 08 blades aren't

It seems like a piddly little thing, but it's annoying when you've got a handful of sails and one of them is determined to ram itself into the ground at every opportunity...


Hi Nebs try clew in first

Scully
WA, 412 posts
20 Dec 2009 7:56AM
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Question;
That 5.2 wave sail looks bloody tough,
are loft known for making great wave sails?

vando
QLD, 3416 posts
20 Dec 2009 10:42AM
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Scully said...

Question;
That 5.2 wave sail looks bloody tough,
are loft known for making great wave sails?


Hi Scully have a read of some of the Mag test reports. http://www.loftsails.com/tests.php

Im not an expert wave sailor but the lips waves feel great and have a super range.
Ive use the 5.2 from 20-35 knots.

choco
SA, 4003 posts
30 Dec 2009 8:52AM
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Ludo just recieved his new Blades and they look sweet,not long to go now.







choco
SA, 4003 posts
18 Jan 2010 10:56PM
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Wood Duck said...

choco said...

The 2010 Loft Blades will be landing this week checkout
http://www.windsurfingsales.com.au/products/sails/2010loftsailsblade.php
prices are quite amazing


Pay peanuts and you get monkeys !


I'm glad i'm paying in cash then although i could do with a couple of monkey's , can teach them to rig my gear and carry it to the water...hmmm peanuts

vando
QLD, 3416 posts
28 Jan 2010 9:15PM
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Mad rush after work to rig all the sails up I buggerd.

Well here they are the new 7.0 and 8.3 2010 Blades.
The 7m is the Pentax version










swoosh
QLD, 1922 posts
28 Jan 2010 10:08PM
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hey vando are you back on the water yet, or is the foot still playing up?

sails looks sweet btw

vando
QLD, 3416 posts
28 Jan 2010 10:21PM
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swoosh said...

hey vando are you back on the water yet, or is the foot still playing up?

sails looks sweet btw


Yer swoosh might give it ago tom its been awhile .

choco
SA, 4003 posts
29 Jan 2010 9:07PM
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Gee mine are still on the camel train sux living in the country.



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