Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2588 Posts
The 503
METAL
Thu Mar 02, 23 6:04 amDriving with assembled wing foil boards on the roof?
Is there any issues or concerns strapping a board with a big foil on the roof and driving longer distances at highway speeds?
blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2026 Posts
Windward
Thu Mar 02, 23 7:13 am
I hope not
I do all the time
Windian
Since 28 Apr 2008
892 Posts
Newport, OR
NEWPORT OG
Thu Mar 02, 23 2:13 pm
The obvious concerns are tree limbs, low clearance overpasses, power and tele lines, and the list goes on forever. Always have to be looking up and remembering the foil is way up there.
Beyond the obvious you definitely get some weird looks from others on the highways.
Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4240 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
That's a good reminder.
I didn't foil yesterday and almost forgot about garage
Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2588 Posts
The 503
METAL
Tue Jun 13, 23 11:54 amEasy solution
The solution was easy, wish I'd thought of it earlier.
Fortunately. The bolts between mounting plate and the mast failed first and minimized damage to the car. One bolt head popped off and the other bent back but was able to get it out and somehow the threads seems OK.
The trailing edge of the mast got tweaked but it might be salvageable if I can get the other headless bolt out without damaging the threads.
PS - Another reminder tip I got was to hide your handheld remote say under the seat when you leave. When you reach for it on the visor and remember that you stashed it, you'll remember why. Mines built in so I need the sawhorse.
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STORMRIDER
Since 17 Jul 2007
228 Posts
Stoked
Mon Jun 26, 23 10:33 pm
dude ….really!!! ive shared many a swell w a “winger” shared equipment w you .. bought sold or rented … u can’t do this … they are NOT ..having more fun then real kite surfers .. nobody is !!! the best of them don’t smile as big as we r !!!! launched today for a dw’r .. three wingers .. i had an hour at swell before they showed … only the best make it look fun.. how eva…. i get the whole new thing ….. but smashing a lip as ..and then bottom turn and another lip…. .. can’t beat it !!!
Dang, that Winger song is "weak sauce" for sure. The band spent way more time on their groomed unshaven facial hair look and or course their big mop-top that looks like lion's mane. Weak lyrics and accompanying music.
Listening to it immediately caused me runny diarrhea within me.
A quick remedy was to play some real METAL to firm things up in my insides:
I think TravisBickleRex would approve and probably suggest even a better selection of bone-crushing METAL.
STORMRIDER I hope you were joking? If not, kind of a shot across the bow. . .
Personally, as long as people on the water are being courteous and safe around other folks on the water, I could care less what they are riding on--that includes if someone is riding your mother.
Smash your cresting swell faces, smile, give the SHAKA to water users nearby, and move on the next wave face.
As a wise man once said, "all I need is some tasty waves, cool buzz--and I'm fine!"
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