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« on: February 27, 2003, 08:41:00 AM » |
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i just started using hard sail and longboard a week ago and i'm pretty confused  on how much i should adjust my boom (shorter or longer)...i got different advice from different people and i seriously don't know who to listen to...can anyone pls enlighten me?? another question is regarding the placing of the mastfoot...i understand that we can adjust it according to wind conditions but is there any specific position as to where to place it for a start,for a newbie like me?Pls advice..thx...  |
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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2003, 09:20:00 AM » |
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Hi Ling,
I believe u are seeking the height of the boom and not the length of it.
Normally, the boom is set around the chin area. This height is to give some leverage when u sail on the back of the board. Also, it keeps the back of the body straight and less strain.
On the mastfoot position, generally it is placed in front for upwind and the back for reaching.
I suggest that u set it about ¼ from the front.
As u become more advance in sailing, u may try different settings.
U just need more water time.
Happy sailing.
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sukhdev
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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2003, 11:46:00 AM » |
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Hi Ling,
re boom, the following are the parameters are their effects:
- boom height: raising it high allows for more power but decreases control. A good height for a beginner would be one where your arms are comfortably parallel to the water when you are holding the sail. As you get better you can go slightly higher than parallel. Most common mistake for beginners is having too low a boom. If your boom is too low you end up using arm muscles instead of back & shoulders and you tire quickly.
- boom length affects how much you can outhaul the sail, ie pull it flat or set it full. You don't really want to be holding a bag here, best way is get someone experienced to set the outhaul for you. Too much fullness gives an unstable sail and too little (ie its flat) makes for a feeling of holding a plank.
The mast foot on long boards has a big adjustment range (I raced those beasts for many years). Upwind you want to run it maximum forward, pulling it back for reaching/downwind. At your stage, look for a happy medium, ranging from 1/4 from the front as Meng suggested to midway.
Are you using a harness yet?
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fallenangel
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« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2003, 01:57:00 PM » |
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sukhdev, i'm not using harness yet but have the intention of doing it real soon.. i think i need a little more watertime on my equipment before proceeding to using harness... guess harness will definitely take a little load/strain off me, so i'm sort of looking forward to it...  anyway, thx sukhdev and meng for your kind advice... it has more or less cleared my doubts... will try out what you guys suggested this coming weekend...thx alot...  |
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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2003, 10:54:00 AM » |
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hi ling, you are most welcome. I'd suggest learning to use the harness quite early, this will help you get more time on the water...this is a bit contrary to what some would advise but my personal feeling is the less you tire the more you enjoy it..thereby the faster that you learn. send a private message to cwg if you want advise on gals harness. If you need tips on how to begin using the harness let us know.
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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2003, 11:40:00 AM » |
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hi sukdhev, u said in your post that u've been sailing e long board for a long time. i need to advice regarding the use of the front(upwind) straps. i always get my back foot in, but when i put my front foot in, e board immediately turns all e way into e no go zone. can u advice me on how to solve this problem?
thanks!
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sukhdev
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« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2003, 12:31:00 AM » |
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Mr AP,
I'm assuming you mean the straps that are furthest forward, set parallel to the length of the board. You would only put your foot in there if you were beating upwind in a good breeze. I'm guessing that your mast foot is too far back when you try and use the furtherst straps. On a long board you want to run the track max forward for upwind.You also need to set the boom fairly high, alot of IMCO sailors set it to maximum height. Its probably a combination of things, mast track, boom height, harness lines length.
By the way generally in light conditions I would get just the front foot in (whether longboard or shortboard) and leave the back foot floating.
In its heyday the raceboard fleet in malaysia/singapore was extremely active, with easily a 100 sailors racing..the last big event in Melaka in 87 saw about 90 sailors on the water...lets hope formula gets back to that state.
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« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2003, 11:53:00 AM » |
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Hi Ah Pui and all,
Generally you need to correct your technic of railing the board first. Here are some tips
1) Applying pressure to through the mastwood. How close the slot at the foot of the sail
2) Reduce as much weight on the board as possible. How hang or seat on the harness
3) Control sail with body and weight. How pivot forward to sheet in sail.
With all that you'll find that corrected you'll reduce the chance of sinking the board your feet feels lighter to move back. In additon by pivoting you bring your weight towards the front and level the board and apply more pressure to the mastwood.
One last but very importance thing to note "keep your sholder parallel to the board" that's the most efficent way to ensure your body weight is sheeting in the sail and not your hands.
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fallenangel
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« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2003, 04:06:00 PM » |
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sukhdev, most probably i will be getting my harness soon, but i gotta fix the harness lines onto my boom 1st..is there any recommended or advisable length for the harness lines?? pls advise... |
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sukhdev
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« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2003, 04:19:00 PM » |
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ling, get the kind of lines where the length can be varied, I don't mean adjustable lines, the type where you can undo the knot and lengthen or shorten the rope. At first you want the boom about shoulder height, and the lines to be fairly long to easily hook in and out. we've got ladies harnesses in various sizes, talk to CWG for more details, private message me and i'll send you her number
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fallenangel
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« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2003, 04:53:00 PM » |
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thx sukhdev... cwg has P-Med me, and i've got her number... thx alot...
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Adeline
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« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2003, 10:13:00 AM » |
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Hi ling, i'm a newbie too and am using the harness that you're talking about. Very comfy! The guys all wanna use it |
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sukhdev
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« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2003, 10:55:00 AM » |
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Adeline, great to see you here. If you keep improving at your current rate I think you are going to have the guys worried!
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Adeline
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« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2003, 04:05:00 PM » |
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Hah, in my dreams, perhaps. Good to be here, would love to see more beginners posting, so i can "leech off knowledge" |
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sukhdev
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« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2003, 08:03:00 PM » |
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haha, thats the whole purpose of dreams,you are supposed to work to make them come true!
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