Geoff

Answer to the Polestar question, which I’d overlooked…

Drove it at an Audi event at the Glen, with instructor. Learned a lot in a couple of days. Went from feeling like I was the LOL in the center of the freeway 30 MPH slower (more) than the rest of the traffic, to passing most of the cars in my novice group.

The instructor thought the…[Read more]

Hi Jordan,

Was at a conference in Harrisburg the last 3 days. Figures,…a S wind and I can’t bet there.

I would say it depends on your skill level and what you’re looking for. Canandaigua will be flatter water, a good ways out (50-100 yds) it’s not deep so helpful if you’re working on moves and likely to fall a lot. Seneca will be more of a…[Read more]

I can’t recall exactly right now, but the quad fins that came with the board are like 7s on the sides and 10s in the center. Way too small for a 180 lb guy. I have bigger ones now, but haven’t had the opportunity to try them.

I get the riding technique, learned that 20 years ago now in Andy Brandt freestyle clinics in Bonaire. That makes up a…[Read more]

Interesting. This is pretty much what I’d figured and deduced. Pretty much extension of what I’d have said from my single-fin experience. Didn’t really get to wave riding, but I expect the trade-off is “turniness / slashiness” -vs- ability to get vertical on the wave face with sufficient speed to get good off-the-lips and spraying top…[Read more]

Hi Mark,

Good to hear from you, I hope the first day of autumn ushers in some good wind. It certainly has been light lately!

Wasn’t thinking of you as a potential buyer, but where you live this would be a good board for Ontario. Seneca too, Canandaigua probably OK but not so ideal.

BTW, I have some tales to tell about the Polestar at Watkins…[Read more]

Thanks for the plug!

Indeed, everything is in very good shape. Probably the 8.0 is the most worn, but it has years of useful life left. And it’s key because it really sets up well on this board.

I’ve ridden this board with a 5.8, where it is still quite comfy. Much below 5.5 and it’s a bit bumpy for the Aero.

At 71 cm of width, it’s very…[Read more]

I got out last Saturday at Aurora (Long Point SP) and had a good 5.5 day. Looks like Sunday was good at Geneva, but alas I had to help my folks with fall yard chores (87 and 93, so I’m needed for any muscle chores).

Hoping for something good this weekend, but today is really rainy. Maybe tomorrow (10/17), but the wind direction mainly favors the…[Read more]

That’s a bad direction around here.

N end of Seneca is doable but not great once it’s beyond SSW, same for Cayuga. Haven’t sailed there, but I think Long Pond in Rochester aligns with a SW. Only other option is Southwick Beach, a 2 hr drive from Ithaca.

One might think Oneida at Sylvan Beach, but Oneida is unfailingly light when it’s SW.

Th…[Read more]

Myers Point, Lansing

https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KNYLANSI4/graph/2021-09-3/2021-09-3/daily

When there is wind from the NW, just go and you’ll meet someone.

GEM

I have, over the years, discussed most if not all the spots FrankieBob put in his post. Allow me to focus in on what I regard as salient points, especially for those new to the sport. Be aware that Frank goes back to, like, the beginning. He learned to sail on stuff deemed too difficult to use today; was a high-wind sailor in the heyday (those…[Read more]

Gosh, PharmaBob was windsurfing on an inflatable SUP???

I thought it was all kiting and windsurfing was in the rear-view-mirror!

Interesting review. I always wanted to sail a tandem (but not in the front position!!).

GEM

Thank-you for fixing the system, Doug!!!

So, replies work. It’s new posts. I’ll try one.

Yeah, do the double forward on a longboard. I was riding mine and thinking to try it…

HAH!