Effect of social media – speedsurfing web 2.0 I was thinking about social media/internet growing/changing so fast. And maybe it is interesting to look to speedsurfing and think of the future. Would it be possible places like facebook or twitter will be more fun to share your speedsurfing session? I think it is. Just share … Read more
New records, speedsurfing-2012-style I have noticed this morning something crazy when I looked to facebook and some windsurfing websites. Speedscene, the main topic of this blog, is soo dynamic. So many interesting new trends(etters)!! Speedsurfing looks to me way different than when I was fully 300% commited and only looking on the GPS numbers. The … Read more
Olympic games – Windsurfing is out I just signed the petition. If you like to see windsurfing as Olympic Discipline vote here, this is the latest tiny little chance and now we need any passionate windsurfer to vote. It is not only about if you like RSX or not, but think about fellow windsurfers who’s … Read more
2012 European Speed Tour The 2012 European Speed Tour dates have just recently been released. There is only 4 events this year unfortunately but with the current world wide financial situation making it hard to get financial backing for events we have to be grateful that we have the 4 events that have been organized. … Read more
Close footstrap position best? Read this and think again If you think the smaller distance between front and backfootstrap the better, read this and think again. Maybe adjusting stance on boards is not always the best solution… Making the distance smaller between footstraps is kind of like getting in a racecar, move the carseat in … Read more
New quiver for 2012 and plans for reviews Happy new year to all of you speedsurfers. It was a great start to the year with sessions across western Europe and many people scoring PB’s within the first 3 days. West Kirby fired and many of you will have already read my report on it. For … Read more
West Kirby fires for the second time in January This time it was only the British, which is to be expected really as the forecast was not great. There were however some really great performances by Portland Pirates members Jim Crossley and Ian Richards. Zara Davis also broke her own World Speed record for Women. … Read more
Hydrofoil and speed It just looks AWESOME Does a hydrofoil and speedsurfing match is the question. For hydroptere it works, but on the windsurfer we don’t have room for a crew tuning the foil angle of attack. This is the only very succesfull sail powered craft for speed. When looking to the years of devepment … Read more
the Invention of Windsurfing video Wind & Water – the Invention of Windsurfing from Joseph Schuster on Vimeo.Never saw the video, have to share it. Just great, and also some speedsurfing included 🙂 Erik Loots Erik is windsurfer for 10+ years. In his daily life he is professional in construction dewatering, advisor, troubleshooter. Erik likes … Read more
Metal speedfins (aluminium, alloys, stainless steel) We know G10, glass, carbon very well for speedsurfing fins. But speedsurfers and windsurfing development looks often for innvoations or ways to improve performance (make it easier to go fast) These photos are found on www.surf-forum.com, the german windsurf forum Extreme thin blades, I wonder how long this would … Read more
