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posted on 12-2-2010 at 10:31 Reply With Quote
Speed Kit

I'm on the prowl for some speed kit... Anyone got anything for sale.

Something like an Starboard iSonic Speed or similar. probably around the 70-75 litre range.

Ivor is on his way in the estuary and I need some kite to make the most of it!

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posted on 12-2-2010 at 13:34 Reply With Quote
isn't it just a teaspoon and a lighter and some shady back street dealings





To Infirmary and beyond..

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posted on 12-2-2010 at 15:40 Reply With Quote
Al

Are you looking for a small slalom board or an actual speed board? You are welcome to give my Fanatic speed board a go when I am down next. I was hoping for some wind tomorrow but it looks a bit poor even with the Ivor effect built in.

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posted on 12-2-2010 at 16:08 Reply With Quote
Probably an actual speed board, but it will all depend on price and availability.

Would be good to have a go on yours one day.. I promise not to beat your top speed on it!!

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posted on 12-2-2010 at 17:18 Reply With Quote
It would be a shame to beat my top speed but I would not let that happen. Not a chance. Riks has a small slalom board for sale which will be plenty fast enough and more versatile than a full on speed board. A bit pricey though, my Fanatic cost a lot less and it was brand new.
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posted on 12-2-2010 at 17:22 Reply With Quote
Which one have you got???

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posted on 12-2-2010 at 19:59 Reply With Quote
Hi Justal

a friend of mine has this forsale

http://www.gps-speedsurfing.com/default.aspx?mnu=forum&forum=1&val=18986

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posted on 13-2-2010 at 05:19 Reply With Quote
I have the fanatic falcon speed. 48cm wide and 68 litres but then I do also have a sonic 95 slalom board. I just wish we get some wind soon.
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posted on 13-2-2010 at 06:43 Reply With Quote
Oooh, that sounds interesting, I may have to look into it.

I'm still undecided whether to go for something around 53cm wide and 75 litres such as a fast slalom board or big speed board or a little smaller such as 48cm. What do you reckon?

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posted on 14-2-2010 at 06:18 Reply With Quote
Dont forget sails. To hit the big 40 you are going to need a full on slalom/speed sail or two.
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posted on 14-2-2010 at 08:23 Reply With Quote
Yep, don't worry, thinking about a 5.2 and 6.2. Not sure what yet, will see whats available.

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posted on 15-2-2010 at 09:09 Reply With Quote
Good sizes. Should suite both a speed and small slalom board. With Ivor being quite gusty a small slalom board may be the better option. I suppose it will depend what comes up and how much it costs.
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posted on 15-2-2010 at 17:17 Reply With Quote
Hmmm, have a couple of options now.

Brand new Fanatic Falcon the same as Impi's could be on the cards!!!

Have to get my car fixed first though and then check the funds.

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posted on 15-2-2010 at 18:31 Reply With Quote
Dont worry about the car. Get the board. I have found it easy to sail and pretty damn quick. Just need some wind already.
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posted on 16-2-2010 at 07:34 Reply With Quote
You've got a point there... Have you sailed it here at Ynyslas? How does it cope with chop.

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posted on 16-2-2010 at 11:47 Reply With Quote
Hmm, now might have a deal on a slighty larger board (80 litres and 55cm wide) Mistral SL Red Dot Team Edition - Obviously that would give me a wider range of conditions in which I could use it, I just don't know how fast it'll be in comparison to a full on speed board such as the Falcon Speed?

Decisions Decisions.

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posted on 17-2-2010 at 17:52 Reply With Quote
Have you taken the plunge yet?
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posted on 18-2-2010 at 06:45 Reply With Quote
Not yet... Need to get car sorted first so that I can get the boards to the beach.... Notice I said boards (plural!)

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posted on 18-2-2010 at 11:49 Reply With Quote
BoardSSSSSS sounds better than board.

What are the options in terms of boardssss?

Sounds like a midlife crisis to break 40knots. When are you turning 40 old man.

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posted on 19-2-2010 at 06:58 Reply With Quote
I'm not 40 years young until December, so I have a fair bit of time to hit the big 4-0!

Looks as though the current plan is as follow:
Fanatic Falcon Speed (48cm x 68litres)
Mistral SL Red Dot Team Edition (55cm x 80 litres)
6.3m North Warp
5.2m North Warp

All I'll need then is the ability!

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