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Carbon content versus bendcurve I have now multiple sails (different brands). In the past I always chose the recommended mast, but since 2017 I tried random masts (which we already had). Read the experiences of this year: I have a loft sails blade with RDM mast, perfect sail well made. And than I got the … Read more
windsurf crossing Monnickendam (Gouwzee) – Schellinghout This is the first “successful” 20km+ crossing. There was today a (West-)Northwesterly 6~14 kn breeze and Sun. It was a good challenge, I would rate it fun and not difficult in these conditions. The seaweeds are never fun, I estimated there would be no seaweed after the first 5 km, it turns out … Read more
Amsterdam-Pampus-Almere Today I used my 380 Phantom raceboard and a 8.3 cambered sail. The windsurf conditions turned out to be good at IJburg. There was an increasingly Northeasterly wind. I was not alone, there were at least 20 others on the water (and some onshore). Waves where moderate (something like 0,7~1,2 m). First I did some … Read more
Severne Overdrive R7 (2016) The new Overdrive looks awesome, lighter, exact replica of proto, moderately wide mastsleef. It sounds like a big progression (previous years the new improvements didn’t sound that great). All credits go to Severne UK Erik Loots Erik is windsurfer for 10+ years. In his daily life he is … Read more
Some thoughts when picking a new sail for blasting around I like to have a sail with a large windrange. I like a sail which is lightweight. I like something dureable. I like some speed, but more important not just a 3 second acceleration, speed which I can keep up all day (light sail on the … Read more
Aruba This year we (me, girlfriend and my brother) went to Aruba for a short vacation, during the ‘winter’ season in the Netherlands. It was the first time for us to windsurf in South-America. Me and my brother like to windsurf together from 10 knots in good weather. And that is what we have … Read more
[Test] Neilpryde no cam race- Hellcat 7.2-2015 and 8.2-2014 Yesterday I tested two Hellcat sails in the tropical winds. First no-cam racesails I tryed since forever… The wind was at the low end (below) 15kn. I learned no-cam sails can be good for a bit of racing. The main differences no-cam versus cam: -no-cam … Read more
My windsurfing kit 2015 My windsurfing kit has changed many times over the last decade. There was a period when I imported my equipment myself (from Germany and Australia). Later I got some sponsorships and could get the newest equipment locally (which was less hassle). It did cost me about the same each year, … Read more
Speedsurfingblog = history? Should Speedsurfingblog.com end? Maybe someone does see an oppertunity? Nowadays I do a bit of freeriding, not very interesting for speedsurfers though. Is this site still in use (the tips etc?) Erik Loots Erik is windsurfer for 10+ years. In his daily life he is professional in construction dewatering, advisor, troubleshooter. Erik … Read more
Heartwarming Sun, wind and a good winddirection for Gouwzee. Off I went, one little problem, my winterwetsuit is in the storage box of my brother, where I don’t have the keys etc. But it is sunny and windy, shouldn’t be too cold right? About 10 degrees Celsius, and 10 m/s wind.. Right… In my shorty … Read more
