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Taking Care of Your Windsurfing Kit
Ok own up, who hasn't taken their kit out of the bag at the start of the season, taken one look at it and wished you had given it a bit more TLC before stashing it away for the winter?
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Top tips in the Boardseeker Wave Technique Series.
The Slalom Gybe with Micah Buzianis
Freestyle Techniques / Freeride Techniques |
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Peter Hart Masterclass - Harness Issues
The Harness, the lines and you are windsurfing's single most important relationship and, like all relationships, you have to work at them to keep the sailing smooth. Harty suggests that another level of comfort and joy beckons if you're prepared to experiment. . . . more from Windsurf |
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How to set the ideal downhaul setting
The measurements of the downhaul deeply affect the tension and the overall luff curve of the sail, so it is very important to adjust the optimal settings for your sailing session.
When designing sails, manufacturers measure the downhaul from the bottom of the mast to the perpendicular projection of the bottom corner of the sail pulley. That information is then printed in the sail . . . more from Surfer Today . . . |
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Boards is joined by some of the best wave sailors from across the UK and around the world to guide you through the most important of wave skills. Every full article is available to read in print, but now online we bring you some of our favourite tips. |
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Moves on ContinentSeven.com
Whatever your level, whatever your style, from one handed 360's to Willy Skippers and Wymaroos, Continent Seven has hundreds of moves in their video library. |
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It's no secret that some of us take our phones on the water. Whether it's for work purposes or just to log a session. So here are a few apps that might just tickle your taste buds when it comes to recording your speed and tracking your distances, but don't forget the waterproof bag |
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In-depth and detailed 'How To' technique articles for beginners and pros. With video and hi-rez image sequences. |
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From Windsurfing Basics to getting friends into windsurfing to Top Tips |
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GoPro with Colin and Marco
Finally a good use for Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/WindSurfCoaching/249777025078005 or search Facebook for "windsurfcoaching" Have you ever spent a day on the water trying a new trick and constantly wiping out. Stop falling in and start winning. Post your windsurfing problems on the Facebook page and get it answered by an expert. From Beach start to blasting, Vulcan to Forward loop, all your issues solved by Colin "whippy" Dixon and Marco "dancing" Wedele, with over 22 years of world class coaching between them, these guys are the answer. |
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FUN DA MENTALS - Freestyle Technique Series on Windsurfer International FREESTYLE Tuning tips By Mattia Pedrani I-00
START FROM SCRATCH It's always best to go back to basics when learning new things, so let's go right to the beginning. |
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FUN DA MENTALS - Freestyle Technique Series on Windsurfer International
FREESTYLE Tuning tips By Mattia Pedrani I-00
NO POP NO STYLE Once your rig has been set up properly by following my tips in lesson #1, it's finally time to start focusing on the fun practical stuff rather than the boring theoretical shizzle |
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FUN DA MENTALS - Freestyle Technique Series on Windsurfer International
FREESTYLE Tuning tips By Mattia Pedrani I-00
TWIST and SLIDE - THE VULCAN & FLAKA Everyone who dreams of doing a Vulcan knows the theory, but the real secret lies in the details. In the last chapter I told you how to start popping your board, to get you hoppin' around your home spot like a bunny on crystal meth. Now it's time to add a little more spice . . . |
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There's one major mid-life-crisis benchmark that frustrates even riders with several seasons of experience - the Big Four-Oh. Have no fear. Peter Volwater is here to help. |
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This time we concentrate in the all-important Slingshot to ping you down the course and focus on how to push through the 35-knot barrier from Windsurfer International |
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Fast Facts for Milking Maximum Thrust on almost any Gear from Windsurfer International
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PWA Racer Kurosh Kiani kicks-off a new series of tuning tips to turbo boost your sailing and help you take steps into slalom, whether you're a novice freerider, or even a die-hard wavehead. from Windsurfer International |
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If you're interested in racing or going fast, here's Part II in our series of Pro Slalom Tuning Tips to help you get the most out of almost any type of gear from Windsurfer International |
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Is a production fin actually better than a custom blade? Find out what to pick and when to use it for blasting your rivals off the water from Windsurfer International |
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PWA Racer Kurosh Kiani (DEN-13) examines some potentially vital accessories to help tweak some extra knots and inject new confidence into your Slalom performance. from Windsurfer International |
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So you've tuned-up your gear, practiced your moves out on the water for a while, and now youve decided that its time for you to test out your skills on the racecourse from Windsurfer International
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The fastest guy in the world without the right mindset will never be able to win. A slower guy with just the right mental attitude will always finish first from Windsurfer International |
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ON THE ROAD TO PERFECTION
It's all about balance; and I do not mean only your balance on the board.
Read the first article by Patrik POLLAK
http://www.svk1.com/ |
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Go to the Techno 293 How To . . . page for links to tuning, rigging and more videos |