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Itch > 9 months ago, 7 Jan 2008

Itch

VIC

107 posts

7 Jan 2008 5:41pm

How about this beauty in 20 knots.

akhawk

1085 posts

7 Jan 2008 3:50pm

I saw them the other day at the local camping and fishing shop. Would be a bit of fun with the kiddies.

Itch

VIC

107 posts

7 Jan 2008 5:57pm

I saw them at terrigal lagoon ,they had a demo day .They would be fun for the kids to muck around on why we windsurf.

divaldo

2878 posts

7 Jan 2008 6:23pm

wonder if you can just buy the hull?

Good kiddie rig option!

pweedas

4642 posts

7 Jan 2008 6:18pm

Looks like they go a little bit faster behind the speed boat.

Gestalt

QLD

14722 posts

7 Jan 2008 7:53pm

has anyone ever used one to teach kids and beginners?

i have been offered one for the windwanderers and was wondering whether they are worth it?

cheers.
jb

aus301

QLD

2039 posts

7 Jan 2008 8:55pm

How much are they worth?

Mates are always asking me to teach them so might be a good option.

Mr. No-one

921 posts

7 Jan 2008 8:44pm

I saw Bluejuice on one at Sunsets

I took out a demo for a try. Had it rigged as a sailboat with stays for the mast and a rudder/tiller set up. Heaps of fun up to 15 knots of breeze. Also can be windsurfer for beginners, kayak,ski toy, they cost $500.Fits in a duffle bag that can be easily carried and fits in the boot of a small car. apparently the most popular sailing craft in the world.Wholesaler is RFD. Retail at BIAS boating.

divaldo

2878 posts

7 Jan 2008 11:40pm

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Richiefish said...

I took out a demo for a try. Had it rigged as a sailboat with stays for the mast and a rudder/tiller set up. Heaps of fun up to 15 knots of breeze. Also can be windsurfer for beginners, kayak,ski toy, they cost $500.Fits in a duffle bag that can be easily carried and fits in the boot of a small car. apparently the most popular sailing craft in the world.Wholesaler is RFD. Retail at BIAS boating.

Sounds good! SA Distributors? Martin?

Richiefish

QLD

5612 posts

7 Jan 2008 11:36pm

most boat places deal with RFD Australia.If you goto their web site see "aquaglide multisport". I think theres a whitworths in adelaide.they're an RFD agent. If not Bias Boating do mail order australia wide.(on the net or by phone)

Richiefish

QLD

5612 posts

8 Jan 2008 9:51am

tested that one too. Also fun and water based.(and good for getting cable through conduit.)

Sailhack

VIC

5000 posts

8 Jan 2008 11:06am

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aus301 said...

How much are they worth?

Mates are always asking me to teach them so might be a good option.

On ebay recently....between $700-$900? thinking same, but that money could be better spent on my w/surfing addiction?!?

Richiefish

QLD

5612 posts

8 Jan 2008 1:05pm

...499 dollars.

Richiefish

QLD

5612 posts

8 Jan 2008 8:00pm

I think the one at BIAS BOATING is the LE model. Thats the one I tryed out down at Manly QLD. $499 plus freight approx $30.

Harrow

NSW

4521 posts

8 Jan 2008 11:08pm

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Richiefish said...

I think the one at BIAS BOATING is the LE model. Thats the one I tryed out down at Manly QLD. $499 plus freight approx $30.

Richiefish, yes you are right. The smaller one is under $500.

What was the flotation like? I weigh 65kg, would I get one (or maybe two) of my 25kg kids on it with me as a sailboat?

Thanks,
Harrow.

aus301

QLD

2039 posts

8 Jan 2008 10:08pm

Yeah I had a look today. The LE can be picked up for $489, the 3.1 for $799 and the 4.1 for $899.

Wineman

NSW

1412 posts

8 Jan 2008 11:41pm

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Harrow said...
What was the flotation like? I weigh 65kg, would I get one (or maybe two) of my 25kg kids on it with me as a sailboat?

I can see your mind working out the browny points already[}:)][}:)]

Get the kids hooked early

Harrow

NSW

4521 posts

9 Jan 2008 3:40pm

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Wineman said...

Harrow said...
What was the flotation like? I weigh 65kg, would I get one (or maybe two) of my 25kg kids on it with me as a sailboat?

I can see your mind working out the browny points already[}:)][}:)]

Get the kids hooked early

Honey, I'd love to weed the garden, but the girls all want me to take them down to the bay again. Oh well, I guess I had better go, it's better than having them watch DVD's all day.

Richiefish

QLD

5612 posts

9 Jan 2008 2:43pm

heaps of flotation. Might be a bit small for three thou.???

jester56

QLD

50 posts

12 Jan 2008 11:02pm

if you want something more serious to teach your kids to sail on check out walker bay marine . nice plastic boats with inflatable tube around gunnel . my wife has one you can also put an outboard on them for fishing . a bit pricy though

DL

659 posts

13 Jan 2008 2:11am

I saw one at BCF for $399 in Balcatta, WA.

Harrow

NSW

4521 posts

13 Jan 2008 10:50am

RichieFish,

I was wondering how well the aqua glide goes upwind? Hopefully better then a short board. Can you remember from your demo?

Thanks,
Harrow.

Richiefish

QLD

5612 posts

13 Jan 2008 11:07am

not too bad upwind (better than a short board) as they have a keel. In "winsurfer mode(no rudder/tiller) the keel runs from the mast to the end of the"boat" In sailboat mode rear half of the keel becomes the rudder and you put on the standing rigging.

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