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nebbian said...

I've seen someone break their neck when their fin hit the bottom.

He had to wear a halo brace for months, and was off the water for around a year I think.

The name you pencilled in "Spirit of stupidity" seems quite apt.


SERIOUSLY, DON'T DO IT!


Use a kite instead. It's far easier than learning to windsurf, and much safer on this sort of surface.

caution concerns duly noted all round
learning the basics of a windsurfer rig on a landboard was a huge help in getting going on water, and now the shallow water has me distracted and fascinated.
my thoughts for the starts came after watching kids throw their skim boards then jump on. perhaps there is something to experiment with there.
be assured , Im not trying to hurt my self, and am taking your concerns in hand

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windykid said...

Flipper11 said...

i thought you stopped trolling

I dont think he ever will he'll just change alias's again..

Never thought I'd say it but kiting would appear to be a lot safer in that situation.

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Little Jon said...

A thicker foil is easier to use and will spin out less, a thinner foil has a higher top speed.

A more upright fin will point higher but be harder to turn and a swept back fin will turn easier.

Theoretically the most efficent shape is the elipse like maui ultra fins, but I'm wondering why dolphins have a typical surf style/shape?

Flex in the find, particulary at the tip make it more foregiving/easier and a stiff fin gives better performance.

thanks for that great dummies intro
I do believe I will shortly be travelling faster and straighter into the wall of the dam than I was previously

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sboardcrazy said...

landyacht said...

Little Jon said...

A thicker foil is easier to use and will spin out less, a thinner foil has a higher top speed.

A more upright fin will point higher but be harder to turn and a swept back fin will turn easier.

Theoretically the most efficent shape is the elipse like maui ultra fins, but I'm wondering why dolphins have a typical surf style/shape?

Flex in the find, particulary at the tip make it more foregiving/easier and a stiff fin gives better performance.

thanks for that great dummies intro
I do believe I will shortly be travelling faster and straighter into the wall of the dam than I was previously

thanks for that little vote of approval, yes I should stick to deeper water
I believe the fin Ive made may be a "flippy,tippy,speedy weedy "