tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.comments2018-07-18T08:50:56.553-07:00San Francisco Bay Area WindsurfingKirk Lindstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08907286927383718834noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-7372892259205220522017-03-09T13:01:35.881-08:002017-03-09T13:01:35.881-08:00Poop Report Update for today.... All San Mateo Sit...Poop Report Update for today.... All San Mateo Sites except for Coyote Point hit what seems to be the maximum "poop" level reading for total TC = Total Coliform of 24,196. The max weekly reading is 10,000 and the max 5-week mean is 1,000 so these are "shitty numbers" since my guess is most were higher but 24,196 is the highest I've seen since I started to track this. Coyote Point's readings went up, but not enough to reach the warning levels... maybe because the sewage from San Jose flooding hasn't quite reached where they take the sample. Kirk Lindstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907286927383718834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-29297494080786109382016-10-31T11:36:30.274-07:002016-10-31T11:36:30.274-07:00Funny... waiting for the crap to clear reminds me ...Funny... waiting for the crap to clear reminds me of waiting for the US elections to be over.....Kirk Lindstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907286927383718834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-57454455428374543912015-09-03T14:22:57.120-07:002015-09-03T14:22:57.120-07:00Hi Clayton,
I believe REI has the 920XT but my gue...Hi Clayton,<br />I believe REI has the 920XT but my guess is they don't have the older 310XT.Kirk Lindstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907286927383718834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-44485506354976010382015-05-28T19:41:40.025-07:002015-05-28T19:41:40.025-07:00Hey Kirk, can you get those Garmin gps units some...Hey Kirk, can you get those Garmin gps units somewhere locally?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909399583111142711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-38919265479755125222012-08-15T09:16:14.188-07:002012-08-15T09:16:14.188-07:00If you missed this class, Wyatt is having another ...If you missed this class, Wyatt is having another class this weekend. <br /><br />PostPosted: 13 Aug 2012 12:49 <br />Post subject: <b>Jibing, Duck Jibe and Carve360 Clinic w/ Wyatt </b><br />Sat 8/18 Stik <br /><br />Don't get bogged down with a case of the Augusts. There is still time to learn a new trick or dial in those jibes.<br /><br />I will be throwing a Jibe, Trick Jibe and Carve 360 clinic at Candlestick...or a nearby windy location depending on conditions.<br /><br />We will do a bunch of land work to get down the basics and then move out on the water, where I will anchor myself so you can rip those laydowns all around me or crash in the process and get some helpful pointers.<br /><br />$75 includes lunch and after sailing beverages.<br /><br />We will meet at the stick at 11:00 and rip until we can't hold on anymore...or the wind backs off.<br /><br />If you have never tried a 1 handed carve 360, you are missing out. They require far less commitment than a 2 handed carve 360 and can be nailed long before you are 100% on your jibes.<br /><br />And if you separate the Duck from the Jibe in a Duck Jibe you will save countless wipeouts.<br /><br />Email me if you are interested in attending.<br /><br />wyattmiller525@gmail.comKirk Lindstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907286927383718834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-51213773105049823772012-08-15T08:55:23.967-07:002012-08-15T08:55:23.967-07:00Jibe:
#1 Front Foot Pressure: You should initiate...Jibe:<br /><br />#1 Front Foot Pressure: You should initiate your jibe by putting all the pressure you can muster into your front foot strap and onto the ball of your front foot. Front foot pressure should be the constant throughout your jibe while back foot pressure should be used to dictate the radius of your jibe.<br /><br />#2 Look under the boom: at the water downwind of the nose of our board. This will keep you crouched down with your knees and arms bent. If you look over the boom you will kill STEP #1.<br /><br />#3 Make sure it is in your mental checklist to slide your front hand all the way forward on the boom (towards the mast) just before you get ready to flip the sail. This will ensure the sail is able to flip cleanly.<br /><br />#4 Actively Flip the Sail: This is the most frequently forgotten step. To ensure the sail flips quickly and efficiently when you want it to flip. And to ensure it lands in front of you after the flip (not behind you, that is bad),YOU MUST!: Actively flip the sail by sweeping your front hand from one shoulder in the direction of your other shoulder across your chest. (Practice this with a sail on the beach.)<br /><br />#5 Click your heels together, when switching your feet, making sure to cross the centerline of the board as you bring your old front foot back. Crossing the center line with your old front foot cause you to weight the inside (turning) rail and keep the board turning in the right direction. Make sure your new front foot goes all the way up to the mast base to help distribute your weight.wyattmillerhttp://www.iwindsurf.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=25126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-2320602042054985732012-07-17T20:46:53.480-07:002012-07-17T20:46:53.480-07:00I think Wyatt said he uses 30" harness lines ...I think Wyatt said he uses 30" harness lines and is trying to get used to 32" lines.Dirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410535862843986997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-61084150519520005002012-07-17T19:59:29.715-07:002012-07-17T19:59:29.715-07:00Volcano Pad.
Wyatt recommends everyone get one s...<b>Volcano Pad. </b><br /><br />Wyatt recommends everyone get one so you can use your feet to find the center of the board without looking and worrying about crushing your toes. This will get you more consistent jibes with your foot in the same place when you make the step.<br /><br /><b>Slogging Upwind </b><br /><br />Sink the windward rail and put your front foot ahead of the mast. Watching Wyatt do this I saw it uses the rocker of the board to turn up into the wind.<br /><br /><b>Sailing Upwind on a plane</b><br /><br />Keep back foot in front of back strap with just enough pressure to keep board flat. Flat board is key as it keeps fin flat. Any angle on the fin greatly reduces its efficiency. <br /><br />while doing the above with your feet....<br />Rake the sail back and push head forward while looking over your shoulder in the direction you want to go. I did this with Wyatt watching and I could feel new power as if I was sheeting in just from raking the sail back... impressive tip to help sail upwind better with a smaller fin!Kirk Lindstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907286927383718834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-79276422755691749092012-07-17T19:53:22.536-07:002012-07-17T19:53:22.536-07:00Here is what I remember about Harness Lines.
Old ...Here is what I remember about Harness Lines.<br /><br />Old days shorter was better. Now we want a higher boom to apply more board pressure and sail more upright for more efficient sail power.<br /><br />To do this, we want longer harness lines. Recently 18" to 24" was typical good length but now 24" is considered a minimum.<br /><br />Wyatt uses 28" lines and is trying 30" lines. <br /><br />Kirk's Comments.<br /><br />I saw 32" lines in the shop but I use 28" for my 6.5 and was using 24" for my 4.5, 4.8 and 5.5 sails. <br /><br />I broke a boom head last week sailing my 5.5 so I swapped in my boom for my 6.5 sail with the 28 inch lines to keep sailing. I really liked how the 5.5 felt with these longer lines and higher boom so I bought a new 28" harness line with a new boom head so I can use it on my smaller sails all the time.<br /><br />The only negative I have with a higher boom is it makes water starting much harder in very light wind.Kirk Lindstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907286927383718834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-37628222418390087252012-07-17T19:46:03.631-07:002012-07-17T19:46:03.631-07:00Besides the basic reminders from Wyatt there were ...Besides the basic reminders from Wyatt there were 4 bonus points Wyatt relayed of additional value : <br /><br />1. in depth review of the proper methods of going upwind. <br /><br />2. the "Tyson Poor" revision of jibe protocol: Do not look under the boom while making the turn. <br /><br />3.in initial jibe step, do not place back foot perpendicular to front of back strap but instead place at about 45 degree angle so that it is somewhat at similar directional angle of front foot.....<br /><br />4. garnered better understanding of the shoulder to shoulder sail flip......<br /><br />I mention these points as not only are jibes so challenging, but the state of the art changes.... which reiterate the benefit of Wyatt's clinics..... If there are other newer points of instruction regarding the basic jibe which I missed, It would be good to hear.....Jerry Kerrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-33496213512938322212011-10-10T20:27:13.033-07:002011-10-10T20:27:13.033-07:00The first time I ever went surfing was in Hawaii. ...The first time I ever went surfing was in Hawaii. I'd love to get back there and surf those beaches again. <a href="http://www.mauirealestate.net/maui_condos.html" rel="nofollow">Maui Condos</a> has some great options for homes.jennifersignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518502081716127631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-11060345340842982452011-08-18T11:18:27.957-07:002011-08-18T11:18:27.957-07:00This GPS started to leak water into the plug and e...This GPS started to leak water into the plug and eventually the unit stopped working. I dried it out for a week and it came back on but would not charge. <br /><br />I submitted a warranty claim to Garmin so we'll see how well they honor their 1-year warranty.Kirk Lindstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907286927383718834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-15782140327076962502011-03-22T08:12:03.340-07:002011-03-22T08:12:03.340-07:00For such waves need to learn to surf 5 years, not ...For such waves need to learn to surf 5 years, not less<br />And live in Hawaii, in <a href="http://www.mauikai.com/" rel="nofollow">maui condos</a>, for example.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-22177452522124653802011-03-22T08:07:03.675-07:002011-03-22T08:07:03.675-07:00excellent waves for surfingexcellent waves for surfingdmmmmmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13921736006222571089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-56802252133359083382010-10-11T17:05:27.744-07:002010-10-11T17:05:27.744-07:00Crazy!!Crazy!!Jeff Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011027344112896390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4474335772431114499.post-36611652156944403542010-09-15T11:15:58.333-07:002010-09-15T11:15:58.333-07:00From a facebook discussion on this new GPS
Kipps ...From a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/n/?profile.php&id=658793930&v=wall&story_fbid=144231628952577&mid=2fb0849G274465caG55a8506G36&n_m=kirk.lindstrom%40gmail.com" rel="nofollow">facebook discussion</a> on this new GPS<br /><br />Kipps wrote ...if you *really* want to know your speed data, run the GPS data thru a software program like GPSActionReplay or GPSResults. my experience is that that speed displays (especially the max speed readings) tend to be erroneous in most cases (they read high!).<br /><br />Kirk wrote: How much does it change Kipps? The kit came with a CD for the software that displays the data on a time line (speed, heart rate, etc.) but I have not had time to install it or try it out... Actually trying to do some work today! LOL<br /><br />Kipps wrote:<br />"it varies. the GPS units try to calculate your speed on the fly based on the updates of position data; when you lose a satellite or there are altitude conflicts (common on the water) you get errors in the position and hence, the speed, so you can get really weird spikes (like, 60mph) or just one-second peaks that are 3-5 mph more than the speed in the sectors before and after. the software i mentioned looks only at the recorded trackpoints and calculates the speed from there; but it also allows you to clean up the spikes and then have good speed readings (like max 2-seconds, 10-second average, 100 meters, etc.) which are more meaningful than a possible erroneous 1-second read :)"Kirk Lindstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907286927383718834noreply@blogger.com