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Reply in Topic: Severne Stone

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Monday,

23 Feb 2026 10:07am

Great review, board sounds exactly what I'm looking for. Great in the float and ride to take to Pacasmayo and great in big waves to take to Caballos in Puerto Rico.

Reply in Topic: Harness line length

philn

1080 posts

Sunday,

22 Feb 2026 11:03am

Thanks, 34s ordered

Reply in Topic: Van for windsurfing equipment, SWB or longer?

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1080 posts

21 Feb 2026 11:48am

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Brent in Qld said..
Don't get carried away with the fitout. Versatility is paramount but the full on van life fitouts can be crap. Remember you have to be able fill it up with gear porn when required. I can easily strip this down and get 4 mountain bikes in there or setup for a couple of living in the NW.

Agree with Gestalt, you can't post a picture of a new board and then not post an opinion of that board.

Reply in Topic: Parawing /Powerwing vs Winging

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1080 posts

21 Feb 2026 11:29am

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Grantmac said..
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Topic: Harness line length

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1080 posts

21 Feb 2026 11:26am

What length harness lines should I be using for wave sailing? I'm 6'2, perpetual intermediate, absolutely love wave sailing. Been using 32 inches for years, but a pro told me my lines are too short.

Reply in Topic: Goya One 12 - Any Owners out there w feedback

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14 Feb 2026 10:01pm

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stehsegler said..

SurferKris said..
The fin tuning and choices seem a bit limited with MT for the side-fins and the odd, rewards, position of the PB centre fin...?

The MiniTuttle situation has always bothered me. Hard to get a good fin unless you import directly from the US. PB centre fin... same situation. There are no decent wave fins unless you buy MFC fins which again are difficult to get hold off... at least here in Australia.

I understand why they had to go with that strange offset Powerbox design and I suspect the vast majority of their customers never change the fin. But for people that regularly sail at reef breaks fins are somewhat of a disposable item.

The Starboard Kode fixed the powerbox wave riding problem by placing the fin hole in the middle of the back strap. Definitely part of the reason why I now rate the Kode as my favorite FSW for use as a light wind wave board.

Reply in Topic: Buying and tuning for comfort/ease of use

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1080 posts

7 Feb 2026 5:21am

In addition to above excellent advice, get the same brand mast as your sail. I have wasted too many years trying to tune my sails to match the wrong mast. Not worth it trying to tune a sail to work on the wrong mast. Just don't do it.

Reply in Topic: boards & excess baggage

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1080 posts

7 Feb 2026 5:13am

Buying the Severne bag with wheels has made traveling through airports so much easier for me.

Reply in Topic: North 3Di

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1080 posts

31 Jan 2026 5:32am

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sheddweller said..
The key to good sails isn't the manufacturing method, it's the design!

Yep, agree. My favorite sail, the KS3, was first released in 2012 and while there have been tweaks and material improvements over the years, the original design is still the basis of the 2026 model and still the best wave sail I have used.

Reply in Topic: North 3Di

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29 Jan 2026 10:28pm

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Manawa said..

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North essentially re-engineered every component of the sail, from the downhaul pulley and outhaul to the batten fasteners, for their Generation 1 sails. Given the scope of those changes, it is not surprising that some parts failed sooner than expected. Considering they were also introducing a new sail material, I am surprised they did not derisk the introduction by carrying over more proven components from existing industry designs. That said, credit is due for the systematic way they approached every element of the sail.

I demoed the gen 1 sails when they first came out and I thought they felt good then. I'd be interested to know what changes they made for gen 2 apart from the sail cloth color?

@Manawa I was not even aware that there is already a gen 3. Please share details as I am considering buying one of their sails?

I've seen the photos and I'm telling you: when you finally see it, you'll get it. It's absolutely insane. The level of finish and the overall look are just on another planet. Words don't do it justice you have to see it to believe how far ahead this thing is. Just trust me on this: once it's out, all this talk about 'falling behind' or 'industry rumors' will look pretty ridiculous. It's a game changer, and I'm leaving it at that for now. Stay tuned.

I am about to order a gen 2 sail. Are you saying that I should hold off and wait for the gen 3?

Honestly? If I were you, I'd wait.
The Gen 2 is an amazing sail, don't get me wrong it fixed the minor quirks of the first batch and it's already light years ahead of any monofilm sail. But the Gen 3 is the 'refined' masterpiece. It depends also on your budget of course. If you want to get on the water with North sails right now, buy the Gen 2. It's a fantastic sail and you'll love it from day one. But if you're the type of person who always wants the latest tech and can afford to wait a little longer for the absolute best, then hold out for Gen 3. Either way, you're leaving the 'stitched curtains' era behind, so you can't really lose! Do you like jumping or only wave riding?

I don't jump anymore. Too many seasons cut short from stupid injuries. Getting too old to recover quickly. Purely wave riding focused now.

Any idea when the gen 3 will be released?

Reply in Topic: North 3Di

philn

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29 Jan 2026 1:35am

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Manawa said..

I am about to order a gen 2 sail. Are you saying that I should hold off and wait for the gen 3?

Reply in Topic: Wave board conundrum.

philn

1080 posts

29 Jan 2026 1:31am

I have used both boards in the 105 L size. The Duotone Freewave was the previous generation, not the current generation. The current generation is supposed to be less wave riding oriented and more freestyle/early planing oriented than the previous generation.

For actual wave riding DTL in cross on mushy conditions the Magic Wave is really good. For staying upwind and getting planing really easily the freewave has an edge.
Choose what is more important to you. There are always trade-offs.

Reply in Topic: North 3Di

philn

1080 posts

28 Jan 2026 12:30pm

North essentially re-engineered every component of the sail, from the downhaul pulley and outhaul to the batten fasteners, for their Generation 1 sails. Given the scope of those changes, it is not surprising that some parts failed sooner than expected. Considering they were also introducing a new sail material, I am surprised they did not derisk the introduction by carrying over more proven components from existing industry designs. That said, credit is due for the systematic way they approached every element of the sail.

I demoed the gen 1 sails when they first came out and I thought they felt good then. I'd be interested to know what changes they made for gen 2 apart from the sail cloth color?

@Manawa I was not even aware that there is already a gen 3. Please share details as I am considering buying one of their sails?

Reply in Topic: Davos

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1080 posts

27 Jan 2026 11:26am

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6 Jan 2026 11:47am

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vosadrian said..

Zed said..
Wouldn't you be better off buying a 2nd hand board. I've just picked up a as new RRD (2014) for $200. How much are you going to spend on repair materials?

Yes I would if could find a deal like that.... but nothing in Sydney I can see anywhere near that. And freighting boards from WA is going to add a few hundred.

I'm happy to put a few $$ into an attempted repair. I like the board. Other than the soft deck it is in excellent condition. I get to learn something in the process.

But at the moment I don;'t know which 2 part PU foam I should get... so any suggestions welcome!

Not sure what the equivalent is in Australia, but here in the USA I use 2 pound density expanding foam.

Reply in Topic: Starboard wood sandwich - build quality

philn

1080 posts

5 Jan 2026 2:18am

I have own quite a few Kodes and Ultra Kodes over the years, in both wood sandwich and Carbon. I currently have a Carbon Kode. The shapes are excellent, which explains why I keep coming back to the brand despite the ****ty construction. Definitley the most fragile of any brand I have owned, regardless of construction. But the shapes are worth it. My advice, buy it but treat it with kid gloves.

Topic: Funny videos

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8 Jun 2025 6:36am

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