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kato said..
Why I need a LWB . Nearly everything in but booms are a pain. Windsurfers/Foil boards/Wings/SUP's/Surf boards and bikes for 2. Nearly a grey Nomad.

Good to see someone else who stores boards on their side.

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Jasonwave said..
Sueboardcrazy : may I ask why the 75% Gorilla in your speedsails and not the 100% Red ?
I use a mix of Turbos, Overdrive and Motos in the 430 mast length range, I see Severne recommend Red for Turbos. My aim is better flattish water gps speeds and to get less tired so quick. My one session with the borrowed Red instead of my usual Gorilla with the Overdrive seemed to feel smoother in very gusty conditions. I am putting that down to the mast but could be wrong, hence this post.

It was a while ago that I bought all the masts. There you go I've learnt something.
I didn't realise it was only 75% . It is my smaller mast at 400cm.
I wanted something durable and I suppose I was looking to save some $ after buying 2 each of the 460 and 430cm RDM .
Where we sail doesn't get a lot of strong wind so I don't get to use the smaller sails as much as the 7.5m - 7.2m - 6.5m - 6.2m.
The only time I get to use the small stuff for speed sailing is Lake George or half a dozen times annually up here.
I use it in my 5.5m Mach2- 5m Mach 2.
Most of the time the Gorilla is used in my freeride sails in Lake Macquarie chop.
I don't get to use the small Machs much so the fact that I'm not used to them probably overrides any noticeable fine tuning.
I'm pretty slack and tend to rig and not fine tune although I have adjustable outhaul and harness lines I adjust as I go.

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Shifu said..
Hiace widebody. Import from Japan. 2.8m of length available in the back for a reasonably short overall length of 4.8m. Great for carrying your gear and transcontinental adventures.

In the 2nd pic it looks like you are a mobile advertising billboard for the Nullabor.

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Jasonwave said..
I recently used a Severne Red (100%) instead of my usual Gorilla (75%) on my 7m twin cam.

it certainly felt more comfortable in gusty conditions, and the 0,4 kg difference slightly noticeable.

Going back to the 75% mast now seems like stepping backwards. Will I be disappointed if I now get the 90% Blue mast which is slightly less fragile than the Red to cams and sun ?

logic tells me to get the 90%, but life is short too.
Not too bothered about the price difference but sorting out broken kit where I am is a pain.

6,4 - 7 m are my pleasure sails with 430 mast on 67 Isonic and carbon boom. Flattish water.
Appreciate any experience.

I've got both the 90 and 100% Severne masts . Redline , Blueline and Gorilla RDM. I use the gorilla in my speedsails plus Gators. Mind you I'm not at the top in speeds, but I'm not that slow, and I'm sure it's other factors rather than the mast that's affecting things.
I don't really notice the difference and use them interchangeably ( 2 of each in case of breakages).
I'm a lightweight ,old weakling, so weight is very important to me. I started out with lower carbon masts but I'd never go back now.

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PhilUK said..
I've got a VW Caddy. Its the LWB version of the Caddy, but still shorter than a T5 SWB van. Its got a cargo bulkhead protecting the front from flying bits and pieces. The longest board I put in it was a 242cm long, but that had to go on the floor as the space gets smaller higher up you go. All the boards go in at an angle. A 2 piece 490cm mast goes in just about, but I had to cut a hole in the cargo bulkhead, the end of the mast sits in the shelf at the front.

I used to have one of those. I had a hole cut in the cargo barrier and 2 or 3 boards could poke through stored on their edge.
You couldn't see out the left window. I now have a LWB Transporter with a cargo barrier no hole.
I think the most boards I've managed to carry was 9? A few on the roof , along with 3 booms 6 masts , 8 sails , wetsuits etc.
Much better.
I usually carry 3 or 4 boards including an 80cm wide 130ltre winging board. All stored on their edge.
Good to drive , not too bad to manoeuvre.
I can squeeze in a single bed with some boards taken out or empty it and plenty of space to sleep with a space at the front for a porta loo or cooker.

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jn1 said..
Best of luck. Hopefully a quick recovery now issue has been identified. I've had a few serious health issues over 10 years. I solve one, and new issue comes. Solve that, and new one comes. All apart of getting old, and making body go as long as it can in order to enjoy life. My goal is not to cripple myself before retirement.

Yep.. I try and enjoy my time on the water as much as I can before the next op or injury..
Less focus on results and more on fun has been my moto since I broke my wrist..

Getting 6 monthly injections , taking Ostelin Cal - DK2 + Mg..going to get an exercise program from the chiro I've been seeing for 30 years to help build up things. My bushwalking and cycling mean the hips and legs aren't too bad .
I suppose it's good to know about it as now I know to work on it.
I hope I can learn to wing without anymore problems.
Pity I'm off injured and losing upper body strength. I won't be able to work on that until the rib is ok.

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jn1 said..
If you're adding salt in your meals, then cut that out of your cooking. Salt is very bad for the bones.

No I don't add salt.

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jn1 said..
You're going to have to start drinking 300 mega litres of milk SB

I'll have to research supplements and how you can improve things.

Grr. Just got the bone density test back.
As explained by the Dr there is normal bone density, thinning and osteoporosis. So some of my bones are in between, some have osteoporosis.
Hips are OK but lower spine/ ribs osteoporosis.
Apparently older females get the problem as oestrogen is less so bone density decreases.
Got to get a 6 monthly injection to slow it down.
Have to avoid heavy lifting so I'll need to be careful with the 130ltre 80cm wide wing board and 125ltre Tabou..They're a pain to lift into the van.
I suppose the good side is I have an excuse to not lift firewood or do any heavy fencing around the property.
So no solid items in the impact vest for me.
I was just congratulating myself on not having had a decent crash windsurfing for a few seasons..

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Gestalt said..
Cool. From what you describe just needed more downhaul for the wind on the day. Am not sure how much a ratchet or 2 adds . Prob best to start at 0 and go up or down 1cm from there.

Either way . Not trying to lecture you. Understand you've been at this for a while and agree with you prob just needed a smaller sail once wind came up. Just helping

No worries. I usually would have gone in and changed to smaller gear but I was looking after my injury.
I'm glad I got to try it's windrange out in flattish water. I'm off the water now for a few months.

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Gestalt said..
Hi sue. how much do you think you put on.. did you rig the sail to spec and then add .5cm more downhaul. That should get you more towards top end settings.

if you feel comfortable going upwind but getting lifted off the wind then you are most likely getting over powered. You can sail deeper to help as well. You may get some extra speed going deeper. Not sure, don't know what angles you are sailing. You may find due to lack of cams you loose drive when going deeper as well.

I had it at the -2 cm setting and got someone to give it another ratchet or 2 with the powerex extension. I had rib issues so I got help to rig..
I was feeling like I was getting lifted in a bearaway but I think I just needed a smaller sail ( or more downhaul).
It was one of my last runs and it was gusting to 20kts.
It could have been that I was trying to stay more upright and present more sail to the gusts..Usually when I'm that powered it's safety first and I pull the sail down low and over me to avoid catapults

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515 said..
Sorry to hear about your ribs ??

Around 30 years I broke ribs looping and couple years later snowboarding so I know the pain and to avoid coughing, sneezing, laughing

I'm another that has a key on rope around my neck and underneath my wetsuit. I'm not going to do that anymore

Can you tie your whistle on and maybe stick on velcro to stop it swinging?

Injuries suck but don't rush getting back and fully recover to enjoy time on water

Think I'll give the whistle a miss.You probably wouldn't be able to hear it out on the water..
I've learnt the hardway not to go back too soon. It's a bummer that it's too hot to really do much other than watersports.

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Obelix said..
Sorry to hear Sue. Will be hard to sleep. Every time you move...

I once cracked a rib, went to a GP and told him "I may have cracked a rib", so he sent me to have xrays. 5 xrays later, went back to the same GP, who looked at the xrays, scratched his head and said: "you may have cracked a rib"

Only cost me $700 in total.
Took about 6 weeks to heal.

I always get followed up if I suspect rib issues. I want to know if it's intercostal muscles ( some have been) or fractures..
I went sailboarding for 1.30hrs on the big gear the day after. I figured I'd done it clambering onto my board so as I could beachstart at Budgy I'd be ok.
Only 1-2/10 ache after.
Now I know it's a slightly displaced fracture I won't be taking any risks..I don't want it getting worse and puncturing things. Luckily my tests are bulkbilled.
I'm getting a bone density test today but I don't expect any issues.
Here is what I think was the culprit..
I put my foot in for size. It's chunky and solid hard plastic.

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John340 said..
Have you had your bone density checked recently. Breaking a rib in this manner shouldn't really happen.

In 2022 when I broke my wrist the Dr said I had great bone density.
It's the left side rib and I've got to get up quite high into my van. To avoid hurting myself I've been grabbing the roof at the front with my right hand and hauling myself up.A few days ago the wind blew the door shut and jammed my wrist in the gap..@$#%! It was caught straight across the narrow part.
I expected the bones to be shattered, but despite extreme pain, it survived without even a bruise.
I'm going to get a test but I imagine if I didn't have decent bones my wrist would have been destroyed by such an impact.

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ptsf1111 said..
Yeah avoid using front pockets. My PLB is in the back, still not great but much safer I think.

Never carry potentially dangerous (sharp) objects like old car keys! I've seen folks wearing them on a lanyard under their wetsuits, same applies to pockets, so dangerous!

Whoops..I wear my car opening key around my neck..I'll be paranoid now.

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ptsf1111 said..
Yeah avoid using front pockets. My PLB is in the back, still not great but much safer I think.

Never carry potentially dangerous (sharp) objects like old car keys! I've seen folks wearing them on a lanyard under their wetsuits, same applies to pockets, so dangerous!

Whoops..I wear my car opening key around my neck..I'll be paranoid now.

Off with another broken rib.
I was trying to figure out how it happened.
I'm learning to wing and did it trying to start in shallow onshore conditions.
I thought I did it clambering on all the time. Then I remembered I tried to paddle out into deeper water and had a sharp pain in my rib. I didn't try paddling after that as it was too painful.
I had a hard plastic gadget in the front pocket ( thermometer, compass,whistle) which must have done the damage as I plonked myself onto the board.
Probably less likely sailboarding but it could still be an issue if your chest connects with the equipment.
Don't carry solid objects in the pockets .
Grr . I'm angry at myself for stuffing up the season with such a silly thing. Usually it's impact onto the carbon boom that breaks them.

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TAA said..
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Looks like fun!

It's a long shot but..I left it at Valentine about a month ago..maybe someone picked it up?

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decrepit said..
Today 21/12/25 at Coodunup,
PM me if it's yours.

I got all excited until I realised who posted..I lost mine at Valentine a month ago..( NSW).

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windsurftom said..
Whats the safest strap for speedsailing with a Garmin?
I would be pissed to lose an expensive watch in the drink!

The one I bought is great! See link above. 2 layers of Velcro. The main wrap and the smaller bit that closes the cover.

2nd test 10-18kts in fairly flat to 20cms chop. A few big gusts could have been close to 20kts.
This sail is my 5 - 15kts one.
I put a bit more downhaul on it as I expected it to come in. I've aggravated a previously broken rib so I was pretty careful yesterday and took out the big board ( 112ltres)..
Lightwinds - tick
I got to test the top end as some of the gusts were maxing me out at the end. I probably could have added some downhaul but because I was injured I just finished the session.
Scariest 28.6kts I've had for a while . I was super maxed ( I weigh about 68kgs kitted up) and the wind was trying to lift me.. A 7 scream run..
I'm not sure if the lifting was from the sail tuning or just that I was so maxed out.
It's been a while since I've had any fully powered speed sessions so I've forgotten what it's like.
I was trying to get more upright over the board in the bearaway to present more sail to the wind and not over sheet it.
Sail was great and controllable going upwind.
I still can't get over how light and easy it feels to throw around gybing.
I still haven't had it out in LM chop. I do subplaning gybes there so it might feel heavier.
The luff tube seems to collect a bit of water but drains easily.
I haven't been able to test the old and new sails back to back and probably won't . I can't remember the luff of the old one collecting much water ?? I do remember that water starting or uphauling it in 15kts was at the limits of my strength.
If you love your old Turbos but they re dying I'd recommend getting a custom Turbo...tell Ben what things are important to you. Price is good.
It takes a while but it's worth the wait.
I'm not sponsored ( worse luck ) or connected to Severne in any way.

Not sure how they would go with the waist harness but these are good. They might be worth researching. It looks like some are cut higher from the bottom.
I used to wear a Neil Pryde floatation vest ( at least the old ones didn't) but that doesn't protect you from side impacts and after breaking a rib I switched to these.
www.dyscmarine.com.au/products/forward-wip-pfd-impact-50n-vest?variant=46485624881318¤cy=AUD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google%2Bshopping&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22871612064&gbraid=0AAAAApk-se5FUxfzA3itCEx141zOF2yCW&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7fbLBhDJARIsAOAqhscXIUERa8jKa8RJdf1vBLm36XAaAbotZwUC5wQnWZ9rCOGYpHeTnQ0aAh2gEALw_wcB

The deck tape is a temporary fix only. Some of it peeled off . The other worked well but eventually rubbed smooth. I've just put some more on until I can get the board redone properly.
I wear booties.. Not sure how abrasive it would be or bare feet although I didn't notice any issues clambering on.

I think I'll start experimenting with my other sails and try less downhaul in lightwinds ..

1st test yesterday. A super good test of it's lightwind performance 5-11kts with occ 13-14kt puff.
I gave it 2 cms less downhaul than in the photo which still gave quite a loose leech.
When I ordered I specified I was a lightweight, and wanted low end power and lightness for 5 -16kts patchy wind.
Yesterday I was wearing polaroids and could see some gust/ wind on the water in the stronger stuff . When I looked over the top of them it looked like 8 -10kts and I was wondering how I was actually planing .
I wasn't very powered up but I managed to plane 80% of the time .
Not enough for bearaways or nice gybes .
That setup is slow 112ltres Excocet RS4 ( fat foiled 24FF ) but I got close to 24kts on a reach in one of the better gusts.
Max chop was only 10-15cms high.
I did 42kms over with 2.30hrs moving time. Short runs and I was off the plane a bit.
I noticed with less downhaul the sail was throwing me around a bit more and I was pulled up when the wind came.
The wind was so light it wasn't an issue and more downhaul should fix that.
The sail felt light and powerful. It felt balanced and easy to throw around gybing ( although my old wrists are sore today) .
Very happy so far.
I've yet to check the upper end. Ben was saying the newer sails have more wind range. My older 7.5m was a 2021 model.
Still to test it in chop and stronger wind.

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Gestalt said..
progressive twist does look very different with the point 7 shape and like you I'm more accustomed to something that looks more progressive and even starting closer to the boom. Point 7 has that significant break point like a V further up the sail. I'd not rig other sails to do that. All The more reason to rig to spec otherwise we don't know the intended shape before starting tuning.

Putting that aside there are lots of ideas that work across most brand for final setup tweaks once factiory dh and oh are set. Some great comments on battens, outhaul etc.

same with the second video, I think Karen uses too much downhaul and don't agree with everything she says. I notice she says rig to spec straight out of the bag and add more as the sail ages. To me that leads to constantly being over downhauled. I tend to give a new mono sail a couple of sessions to stretch and go a bit easy first up.

the take away tho is sails are designed to work within a range. +/- 1-2cm is a lot.

I think Karen uses too much downhaul
Karen weighs c 50kgs.. I think as a lightweight I tend to over downhaul in case the wind comes up when I'm out there..

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Gestalt said..
Great news. I like the sticker suggestion.. 1-2cm less downhaul is about what I'd try too for lighter winds.

I think after a few sessions once the mono has settled in a little you'll prob end up around -1cm for light winds. In general I back the severne written dims as Ben's been at this longer than most, knows what he's doing and has a world class team doing the testing.

Yes I usually find they rig well to specs straight out of the bag.

Just talked to Ben. Sounds like the downhaul for belly info someone gave me is wrong.
He suggests the settings I have in the photo are good for strong wind ( top end of my use) .
Try letting off 2cms to see what I think in lighter winds. He suggested 1cm then 2cms but the 2cms straight up should give me a decent change to note.
With less downhaul the sail will pull from higher up and plane earlier but may sacrifice control , be uncomfortable so just try it and see. Make a note of where the leech is loose to for future reference. I'll put a sticker in one of the panels at the distance I want the leech to be loose.