Advanced riders are using down wind boards, especially in light wind. They are longer 6 to 8 feet long and narrower 17 to 21 inches wide and have forward mounted foil mounting boxes so you can stand further forward. Down wind wing foil boards require more balance. But in light wind they are the only…
Wing Foil Balance. Wings provide lift and help to add balance. Larger wing foils add more balance. Lower and medium aspect foils are easier to learn on than high aspect foils. The lower and medium aspect foils are wider and have lower stall speeds, meaning they will lift you up on the foil with less…
Ski and Snowboard Prep for Wet Sticky Spring Conditions with Wet Snow. Wet spring snow acts like two wet panes of glass with water between them. They create suction and you cannot pull them apart. Try scratching the bottoms with a brass fill cleaning brush from tip to tail. This will open up the ski’s…
Winging With Power The wing will give you a balanced feel. If powered up, the wing will pull upward and give you something to hang on to. When underpowered, you are holding the wing up, which is harder to do versus the wing holding you up. A fuller wing with deeper draft will have more…
Great Ski Value Skis for beginners to intermediate are the best ski value because they come as a packages with integrated bindings. The track system for the bindings allow the better ones to adjust from a small ladies foot up to a large men’s foot. Who is the leader in making great skis for beginners…
Best Windsurfing foils to learn on! Windsurfing foils add a very exciting improvement to the traditional windsurfing fins. Foil Windsurfing can be divided into many categories. The biggest one is the free ride group. Easy mid sized foil wings and longer fuselages really flatten the learning curve. Slingshot Fwind windsurfing package has been a favorite…
Windsurfing Foil Tips Windsurf Foiling Setup and Choosing Equipment.Been Windsurf Foiling for the past five years. Have experience on lots of different foils, sails and boards. The newer equipment is so much more balanced and easier to use. Windsurfer foiling can be made easier by starting with wider boards. Wider boards are easier to up haul. Shorter boards are easier to…
Wing Foiling has been growing rapidly the last couple years. We have been winging on ice and snow for over 10 years. With the introduction of the hydro foils the wings have become very efficient on water. Wing Foiling is very cool and exciting to be gliding above the water with very little drag and…
Why are snow blades popular? Snow Blades are easy to transport. Snow Blades are easy to turn! Weight is less than skis and snow boards. Great for tricks. Great for carving. Snow Blades will improve your Balance. What are some of the tips I should know to get started? *Pick snow blades that are right…
Kite wings have lots of options We have been using Kite wings for the last 15 years. The original Kite Wings have ridged frames and have lots of top end speed. Kite wings have been available for over 20 years. Work great on ice land grass and snow. And there are new water versions. They…
Windsurfing vs Kiteboarding vs Wing Foiling Which is easier to learn? Windsurfing Windsurfing came first and has been refined for many years. A good instructor will start you on a large bigger board and smaller sail. Since the sail rig is attached to a surf styled board it is very stable. And you can learn…
Buffalo could have one of the best water fronts in the country if they worked with nature. There has been millions spent on improvements. And it shows. Nature keep trying to form nice sandy beaches. True nature lovers know how to work with nature! We have some of the best SW winds blowing 300 miles…
Windsurfing Lessons to Learn to windsurf: this will be one of the most rewarding and fun activities you can do. Flying across the water with only a windsurfing board and sail is exhilarating. Flying like a bird with only the wind at your back. Jumping waves if you want to get more air. When you…
Skis vs Snowblades Skiboard was the original name of these short skis until Salomon came along and marketed their brand as snow blades. Now they go by both names.Snow blades have made sliding down a hill fun for lots of people. Snow blades cost less than skis and are easier to turn and carry. Students…
Why are some sail makers adding 1/2 meter to the sail area but leaving incorrect size numbers on the sails? To test this theory put 3 sail sizes all with the same sail size printed on the sail. Lets start with 5.5 meter sails. You will notice some brands are 8 to 10 cm bigger…
Windsurfing on a foil Windsurf Foiling takes the sport to a new level of flying. The friction and noise of the water hitting the board is eliminated. This is our fourth year windsurf foiling. Been taking advantage of the flatter water in the Buffalo NY Harbor. The Naish foil with the 2020 longer windsurfing fuselage…
Modern windsurfing boards are wider for balance and shorter for easy turning. Windsurfing Equipment Improvements include the flotation has been moved to the tail of the board. Fiberglass and carbon have cut the weight in half. The learning curve in much shorter than it was in the beginning. The polyethylene boards are much heavier and…
Choosing Your Stand Up Paddle Board Which ones are best for flat water cruising? 1. Race boards are the fastest and take less effort to glide. 2. Longer flat boards are next like Touring Boards. Which Paddle Board are most Durable? 1. Polyethylene is the toughest construction but add weight. 2. AST or Tough Skin…
Safety with Water and Snow Sports Water and Snow Sports are very exciting and fun. Lessons are the key to learning these sports in a safe and logical and fun method. The learning curve can be cut in half by taking lessons. Caution should be used to stay within your comfort zone and skill level….
SIZE Description Year Carbon Condition List Ask 400 Fiberspar Breeze 08 Â A $179.00 $125.00 400 Fiberspar Tidal Wave 06 40% A $395.00 $245.00 400 Fiberspar Tidal Wave 06 40% B $395.00 $195.00 430 Fiberspar Tidal Wave 2004 40% A $375.00 $225.00 430 Fiberspar Tidal Wave 06 40% A $695.00 $195.00 430 Neil Pryde CK35…
Here is a list of useful weather links. to help plan your out door activities IWindsurf.com Noaa Marine Lake Erie Surface Temperature National Data Buoy National Data Buoy Olcott NY Intellicast WindAlert Windfinder Ice Cover
Stand Up Paddle Board Options What to look for in a Paddle board or SUP? First is to find a paddle board that matches what you hope to do with it. Are you going to only go out for exercise on flat water? Then a touring SUP or all around model will fit you needs….
Windsurfing packages can really be a great way to get into windsurfing. Getting a quality board that will work great for light wind and learning. But also will grow with you as your skills increase. You will need a windsurfing package that will help you learn tacks and jibes. Also having the correct amount of…
Windsurfing in light wind with my foil. Interesting summer with lots of light wind days. Thanks to my new Naish and Bic foils I have been able to lower my planing wind to 8 knots. The foils make the windsurfers very efficient. Some say its like losing over 50 lbs. And eliminating the bouncing over…
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