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Light wind freestyle

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Created by lee1972 > 9 months ago, 13 Nov 2009
lee1972
QLD, 921 posts
13 Nov 2009 11:15AM
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Anyone up for a light wind freestyle session friday or sat, im trying to learn a few tricks etc, sail 360's heli and push tacks , clew first etc big board small sail that kind of stuff anyone want to come along either redcliff of wello ( only places i know as im new to the area) let me know. Got some gear im happy to lend out too

cheers

Willaus0001
QLD, 333 posts
13 Nov 2009 1:26PM
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Am keen sunday arvo as its looking like it could be an ok seabreeze. As much as i love the light wind stuff - am hanging out for some planing! Come on wind!!!

Gestalt
QLD, 14709 posts
13 Nov 2009 1:34PM
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where are you guys going?

i'll be on formula kit so no freestyle but will follow the crowd none the less.

lee1972
QLD, 921 posts
13 Nov 2009 3:52PM
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Just had notification on a job interview so i have had to scrap plans for today def going out on sat though, sun looks stronger but im not convinced it will last. was thinking wello or red, not sure which is better???

Gestalt said...

where are you guys going?

i'll be on formula kit so no freestyle but will follow the crowd none the less.


sausage
QLD, 4873 posts
13 Nov 2009 4:02PM
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Gestalt said...

where are you guys going?

i'll be on formula kit so no freestyle but will follow the crowd none the less.


Whaddayamean Gestalt - you can ballroom dance on one of those formula boards so I don't think a bit of freestyling would be out of the question.

PS - anyone got evidence of someone looping a formula board (I recall seeing a sequence of someone looping a mistral equipe longboard)

ikw777
QLD, 2995 posts
13 Nov 2009 4:53PM
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I will definitely be heading to Queen's on Sunday afternoon hoping for a big sail blast if the seabreeze kicks in.

Waterloo
QLD, 1497 posts
13 Nov 2009 5:32PM
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sausage said...


PS - anyone got evidence of someone looping a formula board (I recall seeing a sequence of someone looping a mistral equipe longboard)


I think Patrice Belboech looped one of the Kona longboards.


Gestalt
QLD, 14709 posts
13 Nov 2009 5:55PM
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steve allen looped his mistral in front of me at the nationals years back and split it in 2 (he was finishing his second lap i was finishing my 1st)

yes i have done OD type freestyle on the forumla kit. but sailing backwinded is real tough with the power in the sail.

Gestalt
QLD, 14709 posts
13 Nov 2009 6:00PM
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lee1972 said...

Just had notification on a job interview so i have had to scrap plans for today def going out on sat though, sun looks stronger but im not convinced it will last. was thinking wello or red, not sure which is better???
Gestalt said...

where are you guys going?

i'll be on formula kit so no freestyle but will follow the crowd none the less.





recliffe is not tide affected which is a big plus. i might wait to see where the wind comes from.

Cruiser1755
QLD, 235 posts
13 Nov 2009 9:20PM
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reddy anytime after lunch sat

lee1972
QLD, 921 posts
14 Nov 2009 8:47AM
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going to make a move around 11-12, providing there is atleast some wind.
Redcliff sounds like the go, very shallow there to isnt it?

Haircut
QLD, 6491 posts
14 Nov 2009 11:38PM
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sunday?

lee1972
QLD, 921 posts
15 Nov 2009 12:12AM
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yeah im up for it, had a little session at queens beach today dam push tacks cant get my head around them. Might head back there on sunday???

Haircut said...

sunday?



doodah
WA, 301 posts
14 Nov 2009 10:19PM
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Monday and Tuesday is certainly starting to look the goods... although I guess you probably wouldn't classify it as "light wind"

NotWal
QLD, 7433 posts
15 Nov 2009 12:24AM
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sausage said...

Gestalt said...

where are you guys going?

i'll be on formula kit so no freestyle but will follow the crowd none the less.


Whaddayamean Gestalt - you can ballroom dance on one of those formula boards so I don't think a bit of freestyling would be out of the question.

PS - anyone got evidence of someone looping a formula board (I recall seeing a sequence of someone looping a mistral equipe longboard)


Yeah! I'd pay to see that ( Gesty looping his formula board that is )
Adrian used to do helitacks on his formula gear with a 10m race sail. And he used to back loop it at the Goldie.... True (except the bit about the back loops)

NotWal
QLD, 7433 posts
15 Nov 2009 12:29AM
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lee1972 said...

yeah im up for it, had a little session at queens beach today dam push tacks cant get my head around them. Might head back there on sunday???
Haircut said...

sunday?






Push tacks are one of the many things that I find elusive. I've been trying for a donkey's age and I only get one in 50, so yeah, I'd be in that. Where are you going, Queens?

<edit> durr yes Queens. See ya there.

lee1972
QLD, 921 posts
15 Nov 2009 7:56AM
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Im good for queens, unless anyone can suggest a spot. Stopped at sandgate on my way home to watch all the kite surfers 30+ . does anyone ever sail there becuase that would be a awesome spot.
Had a good little session at south queens, was only out 50 mtrs as it was pretty flat and shallow, trying to flip the rig,heli tacks, nose sinks, board 360's, push tack ( ankle smashers ) etc etc. Its all good fun, would be good to have someone down there that can actually do this stuff, have to keep running back to the van and consulting my tricktionary book.

As i dont have a job yet im pretty good for monday too

ps, anyone need an electrician??



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