Where "surf the internet" came from.

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evlPanda
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Mark _australia
Mark _australia
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13 Aug 2016 9:17am
Sounds like the next movie

Bourne: Gopher Protocol


lotofwind
lotofwind
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13 Aug 2016 7:55pm
Yes "surf the net" did get named by McCahill whilst he was thinking about windsurfing, but,
remember that was waaay back when they had really slow dial up connections??? what ever that was, some here may remember, so it kinda fit.
evlPanda
evlPanda
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13 Aug 2016 8:15pm
But in general, for the average sailor, in anything above twenty knots, windsurfers are faster than kitesurfers, and even jetskis on the right angle.

Sure, a kitesurfers is faster in a speed canal, but who has even seen one of those?

If your sail isn't leaning into the wind you haven't experienced sailing in its most enjoyable form.
lotofwind
lotofwind
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13 Aug 2016 8:39pm
evlPanda said..
But in general, for the average sailor, in anything above twenty knots, windsurfers are faster than kitesurfers, and even jetskis on the right angle.

Sure, a kitesurfers is faster in a speed canal, but who has even seen one of those?

If your sail isn't leaning into the wind you haven't experienced sailing in its most enjoyable form.



I see your point, but it a bit like using one of these




and if you dont you have not experienced phone calls in its most enjoyable form. lol
All in good fun. lol
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
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WA, 23647 posts
13 Aug 2016 9:20pm
lotofwind said..
Yes "surf the net" did get named by McCahill whilst he was thinking about windsurfing, but,
remember that was waaay back when they had really slow dial up connections??? what ever that was, some here may remember, so it kinda fit.



... not like kiting was developed in dial-up days? About 1999-2000 wasn't it?

your attempts at wit using the same old mantra just make u look dumb.

Imax1
Imax1
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14 Aug 2016 12:36am
evlPanda said..
But in general, for the average sailor, in anything above twenty knots, windsurfers are faster than kitesurfers, and even jetskis on the right angle.

Sure, a kitesurfers is faster in a speed canal, but who has even seen one of those?

If your sail isn't leaning into the wind you haven't experienced sailing in its most enjoyable form.


I did that twice and u are correct until 30cm water with 40cm fin , then again Sandy point in canal , yeah deep water at corner bouy ! Cost me 2 alloy booms . Now running carbon and still crashing , haven't busted one. Agreed leaning in on a gust , no kite can defend !
RumChaser
RumChaser
TAS
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14 Aug 2016 8:20am
Just a thought, how old are kitesurfers? Are they really the hip cool dudes still or are they getting a bit old to claim that still? How's the mortgage going guys?
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