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…
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 learn to windsurf…
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…
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 for years. It has a 76…
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 have learned to…
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 are pretty durable and go up…
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…
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 is more stable and…
Modern windsurfing boards are wider for balance and shorter for easy turning. 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 are only popular with…
Spring Skiing is the best of both worlds – it is warmer and the snow is soft! Once the temperature gets above 32 degrees the snow gets soft. On the first warm day the snow may get sticky, but just wait one day and that all changes. If the temperature drops below freezing the following…
Tips: For Choosing a 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 ones are most Durable? 1. Polyethylene is the toughest construction but add weight. 2. AST or Tough…
SAFETY: 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. When in doubt don’t go…
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…
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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…
Why are wider windsurfing boards better for learning? They are more stable. Also they get up on a plane sooner. Why is windsurfer board weight important for planing? The lighter the tip of the windsurfing board the sooner it will jump up on top of the water and start to plane. How do I make my…
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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