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@shmish Күн бұрын
Those waterstarts are amazing. Like at 11min it looks like you're just standing up on the board. Does that require excellent flexibility? Are you using your hamstrings to pull your body towards the board?
@koav Күн бұрын
Thank you! I don't think it requires exceptional flexibility. I am pulling the board under my body (which is crouched) and using the surge of the on coming wave as added resistance to pull myself onto the deck of the board. The energy from the on coming wave adds to the wind focrce in the sail which gives me the power I need to pull myself out of the water.
@mrcputh899 3 күн бұрын
Impressive light wind skills. Fun to watch!
@q2w8i9o 3 күн бұрын
Wondering how much you weigh? With a 4.9 and looks a small wave board and you still floating in light wind… is against the law of physic 😁
@koav 3 күн бұрын
I weigh 185lbs (84Kg).
@q2w8i9o 3 күн бұрын
Heavier than I was expecting. I am looking for a freewave board 125 L with 6.3 ezzywave. I am 100 kg, do you think, I will be ok with 4-5 feet wave in 10-17 knots, side/on shore wind?
@Loopy1024 5 сағат бұрын
@@q2w8i9oYes. I ride 12-14 mph with 100L and 6.3 and I weigh 75kg. So you should be fine
@Loopy1024 5 сағат бұрын
Float and ride windsurfing is on another level these days. Big wave boards (100L) and larger sails are super “light” andwork great. While wingers are on their knees you can be out shredding.
@koav 2 сағат бұрын
Yes, I think that is plenty of flotation and sail for your weight.
@Rowisss 3 күн бұрын
Great video!!! However, I was expecting totally different conditions. At my windsurfing place for light wind I will take 8.2m (used to take 10m) sail and foil xD
@VintageSoloHarmony 3 күн бұрын
I do a lot of lite wind sailing in Kailua, using a 220 liter board and Ezzy Cheetah sails. I’m 71 and not very athletic. Usually uphaul. Less drama.
@Windsurfer007 3 күн бұрын
Nice effort! Really challenging conditions . I like your water start technique. Thanks for the vid
@kev-the-windsurfer. 3 күн бұрын
WOW, that got very light towards the end!! But still you got some nice rides......I was on the edge of my seat watching you coming in, that was lighter than light!! great stuff, really enjoy your videos!!
@Ameland50 4 күн бұрын
There is float and ride, but this is a different level!! Loved the last minutes, how many knots was this during the session 10 knots?
@koav 3 күн бұрын
I am not sure but 10 knots sounds reasonable.
@javierromero1331 4 күн бұрын
On a day like this, should you have taken a bigger board and sail?
@frarmy6127 4 күн бұрын
Just a chill guy windsurfing 😍
@javierromero1331 4 күн бұрын
Very nice as always. It would be perfect if you could talk more while you sail so that we can learn along the way. I'm a freerider and a surfer, sometimes I try to catch a wave with the freeride board, just applying what I learn from surfing. It would be perfect if you could give us freeriders some tips on how to start wave windsurfing.
@koav 3 күн бұрын
Sound like your already on the right path... surfing is one of the most helpful skills for wave sailing. I will keep your comments in mind for future videos.
@davethewave1898 4 күн бұрын
hahaha, that opening shot. I'm dying. ;)
@Michaeltje2.0 4 күн бұрын
absolutely th best POV video's on KZbin man.. And also the sickest board ever😎
@scottwest3218 22 күн бұрын
Great stuff
@bradcouden 28 күн бұрын
Super rad your videos are fantastic great POV keep ‘em coming dude 🤘
@bradcouden 28 күн бұрын
Awesome video! Love the talk thru and moon in background super rad!
@mpearson9832 Ай бұрын
Nice duck jibe at 10:37. I had a collision windsurfing in that same spot 24 years ago. Some guy put the nose of his board right through the bottom of mine.
@kurtrosenmeier2369 Ай бұрын
Windsurfing is like ride a "Wild Horse" and sometimes so smood go with a Harley!....isnt it ?
@jennywilson8893 Ай бұрын
good lesson
@BobSmith-kg1bx 2 ай бұрын
For those of you new to wave sailing the guy riding down the line, which is to the right at Kanaha, has right of way over a guy riding the wave upwind. We all seek the DTL experience and the "rules" are set up to protect that. Windsurfer could have gone below the kiter like he did earlier but kiter may change his path and you still get a collision.
@Leowavekid 2 ай бұрын
min 6:55. LOL. the Oh-O Moment … I know exactly what that is like.. 🤙🏼😎👊🏼
@downpatmusic 2 ай бұрын
Were you a little underpowered on that 4.6? Looks fun other than the lulls! I used to sail there and Spreckles if I am remembering correctly!
@SvetlinTotev 2 ай бұрын
I broke my mast in a very similar way. I found it much easier to drag my surf a few meters in so I'm safe from the waves and unrigged it. The mast doesn't slide off when you put it through the straps along the length of the board. I left the extension attached to the board so that it keeps the boom from sliding off. When everything is packed on top of the board it is easy to hold onto all of the parts together. And once I got to the shallow reefs I could easily lift everything out of the water and carry it out safe from the waves and the rocks.
@michaelvine7698 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the upwind outside right of way etiquette, and the get out with the surge point really helps build the confidence to give it a try some day at Ho`okipa cheers
@fmbjmf 2 ай бұрын
Man I miss sailing that place! Perfect spot for kooks like me.
@pablola1001 2 ай бұрын
Hi. It looks like there is little wind and you are short of sail. How many knots were there? How much do you weigh and what is the volume of your board? Thank you.
@michaelvine7698 3 ай бұрын
Is that sail worth the cash, the S batten is interesting ?
@koav 3 ай бұрын
Absolutely worth every penny. It is so insanely light, maneuverable and likely one of the most durable sails available. It does things that will blow your mind.
@michaelvine7698 3 ай бұрын
love these so much ....learning a lot too
@kev-the-windsurfer. 3 ай бұрын
Man that was awesome, some sweet waves, nice long rides and critical hits!!
@MrRoundel 3 ай бұрын
Wow, that near miss with that kiter at ~4 minutes in is a perfect illustration of how dangerous they are to windsurfers and themselves. That guy would have been very badly hurt, maybe killed if the windsurfer didn't react the exact way he did. Thankfully, most kiters seem to be transitioning to wing foiling.
@paulstanton2124 3 ай бұрын
nice helitacks! the 90l quatro and 5.0 seems like a nice combo. never sailed a multifin. that is a ton of fin area. use'd to sail at sprecks 20 yrs ago. If you ever need a sailing buddy I could easily be talked into getting out that way.
@koav 3 ай бұрын
Right on I was also a regular at Sprecks in the early 2000’s. It’s sad that there aren’t too many people that sail there anymore.
@illiapechonkin31 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Is Lower Kanaha suitable for wave beginners during Nov-Dec? How consistent is the wind during these months?
@koav 3 ай бұрын
Yes, Lower Kanaha can be a great place to learn to wave sail when it’s not too big. Between November and December you will definitely get good waves and plenty of windy days. Typically this he deeper we are into the winter season the wind tends to drop off and the wave consistency increases.
@illiapechonkin31 3 ай бұрын
@@koav Thanks!
@pmk8781 3 ай бұрын
I don't surf or wind surf but love watching your videos. When me and my wife go to Maui we spend time at Ho'okipa watching you guys. Will be there in November 2024 and was there last year. Been to Maui 8 times in 10yrs and will spend good part of the day there watching. Best of luck my friend.
@koav 3 ай бұрын
Awesome, maybe I’ll see you at the beach in November. Come say hi if you see a tall guy with a white helmet and a camera stuck to the front of it… that will be me.
@Michaeltje2.0 3 ай бұрын
that spot looks absolutely phenomenal. Way better then the brownish north sea in the Netherlands😂 still has it's own charm of course but mostly it looks and feels brutal especially with the cold and hard winds. wish we had the conditions like you lol your skills are off the charts by the way love your riding,🤘
@markoconnor680 3 ай бұрын
Your Windsurfing wave-board actions shown from upon a wave-board were enjoyable and exciting to see and hear, and I really felt like it was me performing them as I go on a high whilst either watching or practicing the same myself.
@lafgreg 3 ай бұрын
West side look so much fun, good wind long waves wow!!
@cnckeith 3 ай бұрын
Rinse and repeat!🎉
@yvescr 3 ай бұрын
Am i the only one who saw the (maybe) seal just in front of you at 24:30 ?
@koav 3 ай бұрын
Good eyes, that was a turtle that I almost hit.
@Hydrosurf_ 3 ай бұрын
So beautiful Maui sunset?
@michaelvine7698 3 ай бұрын
nice work thank you
@michaelvine7698 3 ай бұрын
what is the advantage in the new shorter boards with no rocker really trying to figure it out
@koav 3 ай бұрын
The boards that I am riding are pretty average in length for a modern board. My newest board has Marcilio Browne’s rocker which is flatter than my usual rocker which provides more down the line speed and makes it easier to catch waves. It’s always a very fine balance between speed and turn ability. The modern boards look flatter than they really are due to the additional volume the shaper hides in the front half of the board.
@michaelvine7698 2 ай бұрын
@@koav Thank you Sir very interesting, I have a very old Goya one with tons of rocker. looking to upgrade. But not sure which way to go Simmer Fly wave or goya one are my first thoughts. Thanks again
@michaelvine7698 3 ай бұрын
love this thank you so much
@larsw.larsen4173 3 ай бұрын
Nice board🎉
@gerrittrutgers1737 3 ай бұрын
Love your vids. Coming to Maui for three weeks starting after Thanksgiving. Staying west side but never have launched west side. Where’s the go out?
@gerrittrutgers1737 3 ай бұрын
Love your vids. Coming to Maui for three weeks starting after Thanksgiving. Staying west side but never have launched west side. Where’s the go out?
@Michaeltje2.0 3 ай бұрын
absolutely the coolest windsurf channel love it man, no wind here at the moment, but your video's keep the blood flowing in boring times😎
@lazslostpierre9951 3 ай бұрын
Excellent! was that the Flycatcher giving you the skinny at 17:50?
@koav 3 ай бұрын
@lazslostpierre9951 Thank you. Yes, that is the one and only Flycatcher giving me the lowdown before I head out.
@michaelvine7698 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much love these vids really takes me there cheers!!
@launayaudren1868 3 ай бұрын
Thanks, that's always cool to watch :)
@AP_alias 3 ай бұрын
thank you for another awesome video! I was just wondering- did you ever had a bad accident, broke your foot, half eaten by a shark or something even worse? hope not
@koav 3 ай бұрын
@AP_alias Thanks, yes i have had my share of injuries (including a broken foot) and incidents with the wildlife in the water... thankfully not the most extreme case of being bitten. But I have been in the water sailing next to a surfer that got chomped at Ho'okipa.
@AP_alias 3 ай бұрын
@@koav oh man, that sounds frkn' terrifying