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Outhaul tension at the clew should be set differently depending on sail type to maximize performance. For freestyle or wave sails, such as the Point-7 Slash or Spy, the outhaul should be pulled tight against the cleat with no gap. This method prevents any unwanted movement at the back of the sail, w
La tension de l'écoute au point d'écoute varie selon la voile pour maximiser la performance. Pour les voiles freestyle ou vagues (Point-7 Slash, Spy), serrez l'écoute à fond contre le taquet, sans jeu. Cela élimine les mouvements indésirables à l'arrière de la voile, qui peuvent rendre le wishbone i
To properly execute the mast-grab sail flip, Tom Brendt explains that the front hand must slide as close to the mast as possible before the back hand releases the boom. This action allows the sail to swing open completely into a neutral position. The back hand then drops in front of the stomach to i
At a critical J-mark, a competitor's decision to use a larger 6.0 sail proved decisive, providing the necessary power to maintain planing while others on smaller equipment stalled. Despite experiencing intense pain that brought him to the verge of abandoning the race, a fortuitous drop in wind of 5
Modern windsurfer longboards are achieving speeds that challenge their reputation as recreational craft, with some riders surpassing 30 knots in race conditions. According to on-site reports, rider Christophe averaged 27 knots during a race, while another athlete in Australia was said to have reache