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For durability, check out the production boards, I would recommend
an F2 axxis or a Mistral Electron. Both are quick, good bump and jump
boards, and are very durable. They do not however, cost $136.00
You could probably find either of the above used for $400-600 either
thru one of the shops or at a swap meet (go early to the swap meet
though, good production boards go fast). A used Tiga might be more in
your budget, and they last forever.
I have a '95 Electron (8' 7 88 liters) that I'm selling for $500.00.
This is my primary bay board that I sail 5.3-4.7 (200#), but I don't
sail much in the bay anymore, mostly on the coast, so I really don't use
this board much.
If anyone is interested, I can be reached at: 415 931 5031.
Happy Sailing
kcorr@framatech.com-DeleteThis wrote:
>
> I read all the stuff about "mutant 8 11". Yesterday I put my Haut
> 8'10"/5.0 m^2 (215#) chop hopper to use at Crissy. It just doesn't
> handle well at all. I had a hard time planing, then once on a
> plane,
> holding it down in 3 ft swell was scary.
>
> My other board is a F2 Xantos 285 and there is no comparison. Okay
> so
> I paid $135 for a heavy wind board previously used by a lighter
> weight
> person who took great care of it. Maybe I need to pay $136 for a
> heavy wind board that handles better and was previously used by a
> lighter weight person who took great care of it. I only use it 10%
> of
> the time and it doesn't earn much value sitting in my car. I get
> the
> feeling the mutant is not $136. Any suggestions for 90
> ltr/convertible/cheap/quick/really durable/all of the above board?
>
> Hey, I'm easy!
>
> Thanks, Kevin
>
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> Subject: Thefts/Locks/Insurance Reply
> Author: wind_talk@opus.hpl.hp.com-DeleteThis at INTERNET
> Date: 5/8/97 12:12 PM
>
> My State Farm homeowners insurance policy is covering all gear (2 boards
> +
> carbon mast, fin, straps, tie-downs etc.) stolen off top of car parked
> in
> front of my house at full current retail for "similar" models. For
> example, I chose a 1997 Bic Veloce 288 to replace 1994 Bic Astro Rock.
> Downside of this process is psychic shock of losing your comfortable
> gear
> (but I am recovering really fast!) and State Farm now unilaterally
> upping
> my deductible from $250 to $500 (but maybe rate decrease? - stay tuned).
> Needless to say, I am strong advocate of insurance.
>
> I, too, have heard of a lot of van thefts and am not overly confident of
> that option (one car stolen already in my life - Camry, no gear). Am
> tempted to "risk" the wire/lock option and leave on car. However,
> locking
> bar on ends of Gorge Rack seems excellent idea, and simpler with no wire
> "threading" problems. Would take James W. up on his offer, but already
> have rack. May custom build my own lock bar - James, can you give more
> detail?? Thanks, David
>
>
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