Comments for Windsurfing The North Coast http://www.amoka.com/blog and racing Prodigy One Design Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:31:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on SuperLightning at Alum – Cattail June 5 by Scott http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1640&cpage=1#comment-5284 Scott Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:31:40 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1640#comment-5284 Superlight works ok for SUP .. for round people it's hard to stay upright on a longboard in any wave and chop and or boat wake. An old Prodigy or RS:X is easy to SUP on in general .. but a bit hard to move at good speed if going against heavy chop. If you want an old windsurfer board for SUP use that works .. find a Wayler .. usually they can be found at garage sales and on Craigslist for cheap. But .. also know they weigh in .. like at 50lbs so hard to lift around by yourself. They are like near 13' long with a huge volume in a V-bowed shaped nose. Superlight works ok for SUP .. for round people it’s hard to stay upright on a longboard in any wave and chop and or boat wake. An old Prodigy or RS:X is easy to SUP on in general .. but a bit hard to move at good speed if going against heavy chop. If you want an old windsurfer board for SUP use that works .. find a Wayler .. usually they can be found at garage sales and on Craigslist for cheap. But .. also know they weigh in .. like at 50lbs so hard to lift around by yourself. They are like near 13′ long with a huge volume in a V-bowed shaped nose.

]]> Comment on Prodigy Mast Tracks by Scott http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=163&cpage=1#comment-5283 Scott Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:22:54 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=163#comment-5283 I have them in my online catalog at www.amoka.com/catalog .. sold Jon one :-) I have them in my online catalog at http://www.amoka.com/catalog .. sold Jon one :-)

]]> Comment on Mistral Superlight I – the original IMCO board by Gordo http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=114&cpage=1#comment-5015 Gordo Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:56:51 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=114#comment-5015 I started racing a Superlight on the lakes of Minneapolis in '86. It was stolen but I replaced it with the '89 model which just had minor changes. That '89 is still a great and fun board. I replaced the mast foot in '03 and got a never before used 6.3 Progress Line replacement sail off eBay in '09. I had it on a full plane on Hoover Res. in Columbus, OH last week. It outran some much newer equipment with bigger rigs. The old girl really screems! I sail it at least once a week and still love it. I started racing a Superlight on the lakes of Minneapolis in ’86. It was stolen but I replaced it with the ’89 model which just had minor changes. That ’89 is still a great and fun board. I replaced the mast foot in ’03 and got a never before used 6.3 Progress Line replacement sail off eBay in ’09. I had it on a full plane on Hoover Res. in Columbus, OH last week. It outran some much newer equipment with bigger rigs. The old girl really screems! I sail it at least once a week and still love it.

]]> Comment on Battle Scars by joe http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1648&cpage=1#comment-4985 joe Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:47:14 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1648#comment-4985 sailkote :-) sailkote :-)

]]> Comment on Mistral Superlight I – the original IMCO board by Bill http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=114&cpage=1#comment-4589 Bill Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:30:33 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=114#comment-4589 Does anybody know a source for the spring loaded buttons which hold the superlite dagger boards in place? We have tried to find old dagger boards with intact buttons but with no results. Bill Does anybody know a source for the spring loaded buttons which hold the superlite dagger boards in place? We have tried to find old dagger boards with intact buttons but with no results.

Bill

]]> Comment on Windsurfing Racing Newbies Wanted by Risto Puustinen http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1659&cpage=1#comment-4036 Risto Puustinen Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:23:32 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1659#comment-4036 Thanks Scott. Sorry I start asking this in wrong discussion group, right I quess is rigging area. I do have Comp 510 mast (80cm). Just bought trim hook with pulley, to help downhauling into that min. 515 or over. I'll been have a info that use track in midle. But it seems that in my weight, board back goes to down. I test track somewhere 1/3 back from front (10 - 12 knots), it helps to have board flat. Of course it depend where surffer stand. Is it right to stand in board border with both legs, where most of those strap places are, or be front leg in border and rear leg back and body lay down also more back? Same time I wrote above I understand that, my stand position might be wrong. Maybe in very heavy wind and waves, that back stand is ok. I'll check these tips next weekend, and let you know my experience. Risto Thanks Scott.

Sorry I start asking this in wrong discussion group, right I quess is rigging area.

I do have Comp 510 mast (80cm). Just bought trim hook with pulley, to help downhauling into that min. 515 or over.

I’ll been have a info that use track in midle. But it seems that in my weight, board back goes to down. I test track somewhere 1/3 back from front (10 – 12 knots), it helps to have board flat.

Of course it depend where surffer stand. Is it right to stand in board border with both legs, where most of those strap places are, or be front leg in border and rear leg back and body lay down also more back?

Same time I wrote above I understand that, my stand position might be wrong. Maybe in very heavy wind and waves, that back stand is ok.

I’ll check these tips next weekend, and let you know my experience.

Risto

]]> Comment on Mistral Superlight I – the original IMCO board by Kevin McDowell http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=114&cpage=1#comment-4000 Kevin McDowell Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:25:09 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=114#comment-4000 Has anybody tried a superlight for SUP (standup paddling) ? Has anybody tried a superlight for SUP (standup paddling) ?

]]> Comment on SuperLightning at Alum – Cattail June 5 by Kevin McDowell http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1640&cpage=1#comment-3999 Kevin McDowell Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:12:54 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1640#comment-3999 I am an owner of two superlight boards, one a late eighties w/retractable dagger and one earlier model w/ fixed dagger. With the advent of SUP (stand up paddling) I am curious if anyone has tried this on a superlight ? I am an owner of two superlight boards, one a late eighties w/retractable dagger and one earlier model w/ fixed dagger. With the advent of SUP (stand up paddling) I am curious if anyone has tried this on a superlight ?

]]> Comment on Prodigy Mast Tracks by jon kidd http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=163&cpage=1#comment-3962 jon kidd Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:15:16 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=163#comment-3962 I urgently need a replacement car or 'thermometer' style track for my 2008 Prodigy. Any ideas where I can get one? I urgently need a replacement car or ‘thermometer’ style track for my 2008 Prodigy. Any ideas where I can get one?

]]> Comment on Windsurfing Racing Newbies Wanted by Scott http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1659&cpage=1#comment-3957 Scott Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:16:08 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1659#comment-3957 Risto, The Comp 8.5 sail is very tunable .. it does require the 510 mast or a good 520 cut down 3 inches for it to rig right. For max power in light wind condition just downhaul so you still have light wrinkles in sail ... in heavy wind downhaul a bunch and top flops off loosing power .. the sail will get flat and you'll loose upwind power but at least you'll be able to handle the heavy air better .. you'll need to adjust outhaul whenever varying downhaul. In general track back, centerboard up when reaching so you can get in the straps .. for best upwind angle keep track forward and centerboard down with front foot in beating strap .. with practice you can even rail board up a bit in strong winds by lifting the front leg a bit and pointing the back toes down. Speed ??? l you got to have some nice breeze blowing with that board .. to plane .. won't plane as quick as a good long board like an Equipe. But it has other advantages .. turns quick .. you never fall in .. can reach downwind at a sharper angle. In sub-plane conditions Prodigy is faster and more pumpable than a longboard. In general .. once on a plane .. keep board flat .. in wind lulls .. try to unload weight onto the boom to keep board on plane. Scott Risto,

The Comp 8.5 sail is very tunable .. it does require the 510 mast or a good 520 cut down 3 inches for it to rig right.
For max power in light wind condition just downhaul so you still have light wrinkles in sail … in heavy wind downhaul a bunch and top flops off loosing power .. the sail will get flat and you’ll loose upwind power but at least you’ll be able to handle the heavy air better .. you’ll need to adjust outhaul whenever varying downhaul.

In general track back, centerboard up when reaching so you can get in the straps .. for best upwind angle keep track forward and centerboard down with front foot in beating strap .. with practice you can even rail board up a bit in strong winds by lifting the front leg a bit and pointing the back toes down.

Speed ??? l you got to have some nice breeze blowing with that board .. to plane .. won’t plane as quick as a good long board like an Equipe. But it has other advantages .. turns quick .. you never fall in .. can reach downwind at a sharper angle. In sub-plane conditions Prodigy is faster and more pumpable than a longboard.

In general .. once on a plane .. keep board flat .. in wind lulls .. try to unload weight onto the boom to keep board on plane.

Scott

]]> Comment on Windsurfing Racing Newbies Wanted by Risto Puustinen http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1659&cpage=1#comment-3941 Risto Puustinen Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:22:38 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1659#comment-3941 Hello from Finland. Just bought used Mistral Prodigy Comp 8.5 package (moving from old Alpha longboard), and tried to found a those basic setup info, could you please help me out. I'm those self learned surffer guys (95kg), who would like to learn more, for to enjoy my raceboard riding in different wind conditions. I'm riding in lake, where wind could be go to 20 knots, but mostly 10 and under. -What are right mast track positions in different winds, to get board planing - to get more speed -What is best and powerfull wind angle to use to ride. Hope that somebody could help me out, because I could not found any other active Prodigy group site. Thanks Risto Puustinen Hello from Finland.

Just bought used Mistral Prodigy Comp 8.5 package (moving from old Alpha longboard), and tried to found a those basic setup info, could you please help me out.

I’m those self learned surffer guys (95kg), who would like to learn more, for to enjoy my raceboard riding in different wind conditions. I’m riding in lake, where wind could be go to 20 knots, but mostly 10 and under.

-What are right mast track positions in different winds, to get board planing – to get more speed

-What is best and powerfull wind angle to use to ride.

Hope that somebody could help me out, because I could not found any other active Prodigy group site.

Thanks
Risto Puustinen

]]> Comment on Wire bending Superlight 1 pins by mike harrison http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=175&cpage=1#comment-3658 mike harrison Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:36:29 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=175#comment-3658 Linda. "murrays marine" has the "mini track mast foot" 4 dollars..It has the exact same pin as for Superlight....it will fit. 1. Google "murrays marine 2. go to "products" 3. type in "mini track mast foot" 4. send 4 dollars plus s/h easy fix! mike harrison Linda.

“murrays marine” has the “mini track mast foot” 4 dollars..It has the exact same pin as for Superlight….it will fit.

1. Google “murrays marine
2. go to “products”
3. type in “mini track mast foot”
4. send 4 dollars plus s/h

easy fix!

mike harrison

]]> Comment on Wire bending Superlight 1 pins by Linda Szenteszky http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=175&cpage=1#comment-3443 Linda Szenteszky Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:33:04 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=175#comment-3443 Hey there! I was wondering if you are willing to make and sell me a pin! I'm in Ottawa but I just lost the pin to my windsurfer and have no idea where to get another since the board is so old. Cheers Linda Hey there!
I was wondering if you are willing to make and sell me a pin!
I’m in Ottawa but I just lost the pin to my windsurfer and have no idea where to get another since the board is so old.
Cheers
Linda

]]> Comment on Battle Scars by Steve http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1648&cpage=1#comment-3439 Steve Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:42:54 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1648#comment-3439 Scott Sounds like fun times! Try a product called mclube sailcoat on the centerboard gasket + foil for better rotation. Steve Scott
Sounds like fun times!
Try a product called mclube sailcoat on the centerboard gasket + foil for better rotation.
Steve

]]> Comment on SuperLightning at Alum – Cattail June 5 by Ted Schweitzer http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1640&cpage=1#comment-3228 Ted Schweitzer Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:52:06 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1640#comment-3228 Scott, Well said. I think it's also worth mentioning that races provide the framework to meet new people, sharpen your sailing skills and a great reason to get out & explore new places. Secondly, with a longboard you know you're going to go sailing, no matter what the wind; no chasing or waiting for wind. And Scott, by the way I have new Windsurfer One Designs that I'll be chartering out for regattas-maybe I can get you to come sail one! -Ted Scott,
Well said. I think it’s also worth mentioning that races provide the framework to meet new people, sharpen your sailing skills and a great reason to get out & explore new places.
Secondly, with a longboard you know you’re going to go sailing, no matter what the wind; no chasing or waiting for wind.
And Scott, by the way I have new Windsurfer One Designs that I’ll be chartering out for regattas-maybe I can get you to come sail one!
-Ted

]]> Comment on SuperLightning at Alum – Cattail June 5 by steve bodner http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1640&cpage=1#comment-3140 steve bodner Thu, 27 May 2010 21:18:14 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=1640#comment-3140 Good to see you guys sailing the cat tail regatta in Toledo I remember competing in that as a kid. Good times! Steve Good to see you guys sailing the cat tail regatta in Toledo
I remember competing in that as a kid.
Good times!
Steve

]]> Comment on Mistral Superlight I – the original IMCO board by james http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=114&cpage=1#comment-3129 james Thu, 27 May 2010 02:29:55 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=114#comment-3129 The first board i owned was a 1988 Mistral Superlight,still have it and sail it. It is the best light wind board ever made 10mph and below nothing can touch it. I can be on a plane in 12 mph with a gaastra 8.5 racefoil. I sail it from 3-25 mph wind. in 25 mph I used a 5.3 progress line,the progress line sails believe it or not were similar to the Sailworks retro. if you find one in good condition,BUY IT.learn to sail it,you will find that it is an amazing board!! Although a great light wind board,this board is fast1! The first board i owned was a 1988 Mistral Superlight,still have it and sail it. It is the best light wind board ever made
10mph and below nothing can touch it. I can be on a plane in 12 mph with a gaastra 8.5 racefoil. I sail it from 3-25 mph wind. in 25 mph I used a 5.3 progress line,the progress line sails believe it or not were similar to the Sailworks retro. if you find one in good condition,BUY IT.learn to sail it,you will find that it is an amazing board!!
Although a great light wind board,this board is fast1!

]]> Comment on Mistral Superlight I – the original IMCO board by Tom http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=114&cpage=1#comment-2421 Tom Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:20:05 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=114#comment-2421 Looking for a Mistral Super Light. let me know. woogie815@hotmail.com Looking for a Mistral Super Light. let me know. woogie815@hotmail.com

]]> Comment on Prodigy 2001-2009 by Michael http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=431&cpage=1#comment-1730 Michael Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:16:33 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=431#comment-1730 Let's be optimistic...perhaps Anders' board that replaces the Prodigy will be better! Let’s be optimistic…perhaps Anders’ board that replaces the Prodigy will be better!

]]> Comment on Prodigy 2001-2009 by julian http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=431&cpage=1#comment-1640 julian Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:46:15 +0000 http://www.amoka.com/blog/?p=431#comment-1640 Its a shame that this board production is abandoned. All the best, Julian Its a shame that this board production is abandoned.

All the best,

Julian

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