For me older gear is quite intresting since I am not that long into windsurfing, I’ll take any chance to try some ‘older gear‘ it might be intresting to see what older gear does. Gear older than 5 years will fall in this catagory.To start my second board (first one was a custom extra heavy…):Why would I review such … Read more
For 2009 Select will have serious range of fast fins, I can’t wait to test the new fins!!!! New Models: SL9 Slam (sizes 25-43cm) Caspar Speed (sizes 21-31cm) S09 (25-43cm) Proslam (43-57cm) The SL9 is based on his very fast and succesfull brother SL7, only the SL9 will be more forgiving, I haven’t seen it but there were rumors they might changed the profile for even better topspeed.The Caspar Speed fins are famous … Read more
This article is a reaction to Mark van Osch his question on www.windsurfing.nl, hereby my first impression: The Fanatic Falcon 2010, I am one of the lucky bastards. Have tried the Fanatic Falcon 86 in these conditions: -Overpowered with 7.0 could go near 70kmh (38kn)-A very good powered 5.5 didn’t go as fast as 7.0-My RS:Slalom … Read more
After having both boards used for more than 5 times each it is time to share my findings. The boards are real slalomboards, even I (as speedsurfer) can seriously feel the difference with gybing compared to speedboards or other boards used before. It actually took a long time to find the board its weak spots, … Read more
Great Article in Windsurfer International Peter De Wit explains the Slingshot in the e-published Windsurfer International. I know many of you reading this will already understand what he talks about, I just wish I could have read this last year when I started on the speed journey. Link here – http://www.windsurfermag.com/magazine/windsurf-speed-sailing-slingshot/?params=MjR8Mjg0fDA= Also I have done a small … Read more
My 2010 story on www.star-board.com Many thanks to Thewes, Sacha and the rest of the starboard crew for making this possible!!! http://www.star-board.com/AutumnWinter2011/news_events/read.php?threadid=10199 Erik Loots Erik is windsurfer for 10+ years. In his daily life he is professional in construction dewatering, advisor, troubleshooter. Erik likes adventures, explore and to challenge himself. During his life he is trying … Read more
New event: ODYSSEY of Speed Karpathos, Greece 02.08.2011 – 21.08.2011 Notice of Race The Event As the event includes various disciplines (challenges) of speed/slalom surfing (see rules below), the event is named as the ‘Odyssey of Speed’; in the tradition of the ancient greek hero Odysseus, who had several adventures to overcome. The philosophy … Read more
Ground Effect 2.0 A story for the advanced speedsurfer / recordhunter or interested windsurfers. This story involves a lot of techtalk and recordhunting stuff (just remember speedsurfing is NOT only about records).Since almost 1 year after witness some amazing stuff but also rumors I believe there is something special in the (dutch) GPS speedsurfing scene, … Read more
Naish 2011 & Speed I was looking to all new windsurf equipment on www.windsurfing44.com and was reading the Naish 2011 topic. There is a (big) change because the Stealth is gone!! I remember the stealth always has been a big name, a fast sail, a world speed record sail, FINIAN MAYNARD Now its little brother the Grand … Read more
First results Speed Classic 2010 (Port Saint Louis) Got the information from the facebook page http://www.facebook.com/SpeedClassicMen 1/ Bjorn Dunkerbeck 2/ Cédric Bordes 3/ Benoît Moussilmani 4/ Anders Bringdal 5/ Cyril Moussilmani 6/ David Garrel 7/ David Boulanger 8/ Pascal Toselli 9/ Cédric Burel 10/ Bieuzy Mauffret Women 1/ Fanny Aubet 2/ Mélanie Augé 3/ Zara Davis … Read more
