Surfing W1

[Yoav]

Hi Frank and everybody,

I recently tested the side-floatation modules developed for the sailing W1 in the surf, and this video is the result:

http://www.wavewalk.com/Surfing%2001.WMV

Yoav

[Brad Lustig]

Looks like fun! You may want to make up a slightly longer paddle.

[Yoav]

Hi Brad,

You're right for the "paddle skiing" (standing) part, but the downside of a paddle that's longer than 9 ft is that it makes paddling in the lower positions (sitting, riding and kneeling) less efficient.

So, basically the 9 ft paddle is a compromise that works well enough for me (I'm 6') in all paddling positions.

http://www.wavewalk.com/PADDLING%20POSITIONS.html

Yoav

[Brad Lustig]

Maybe a telescoping setup? Or a 3 foot section that will snap into place between the two pieces?

[Yoav]

It's possible of course, but there's a "price" to pay for it:

1. Extra weight

2. Reduced strength

3. Reduced reliability ("If something can go wrong - it will...")

4. Extra cost

Compromises, inevitable compromises... like in everything else in life :mrgreen:

Yoav