justal
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| posted on 12-2-2010 at 10:31 |
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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!
Al.
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col123
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| posted on 12-2-2010 at 13:34 |
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isn't it just a teaspoon and a lighter and some shady back street dealings
To Infirmary and beyond..
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Impi
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| posted on 12-2-2010 at 15:40 |
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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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justal
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| posted on 12-2-2010 at 16:08 |
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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!! 
Al.
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Impi
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| posted on 12-2-2010 at 17:18 |
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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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justal
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| posted on 12-2-2010 at 17:22 |
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Which one have you got???
Al.
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| posted on 12-2-2010 at 19:59 |
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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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Impi
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| posted on 13-2-2010 at 05:19 |
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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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justal
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| posted on 13-2-2010 at 06:43 |
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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?
Al.
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Impi
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| posted on 14-2-2010 at 06:18 |
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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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justal
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| posted on 14-2-2010 at 08:23 |
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Yep, don't worry, thinking about a 5.2 and 6.2. Not sure what yet, will see whats available.
Al.
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Impi
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| posted on 15-2-2010 at 09:09 |
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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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justal
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| posted on 15-2-2010 at 17:17 |
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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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Impi
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| posted on 15-2-2010 at 18:31 |
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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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justal
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| posted on 16-2-2010 at 07:34 |
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You've got a point there... Have you sailed it here at Ynyslas? How does it cope with chop.
Al.
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justal
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| posted on 16-2-2010 at 11:47 |
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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.
Al.
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Impi
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| posted on 17-2-2010 at 17:52 |
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Have you taken the plunge yet?
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justal
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| posted on 18-2-2010 at 06:45 |
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Not yet... Need to get car sorted first so that I can get the boards to the beach.... Notice I said boards (plural!)
Al.
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Impi
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| posted on 18-2-2010 at 11:49 |
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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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justal
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| posted on 19-2-2010 at 06:58 |
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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!
Al.
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