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Hallo Thorsten,

es scheint, dass der Filler rausgepresst oder weggeschliffen wurde... ich denke, dass Spotputty die beste Methode sein sollte, um das Brett wieder wasserdicht zu machen (Einkomponent Putty, wie er in Karosserie-Werkstaetten verwendet wird... es gibt verschiedene Sorten, Acrylic-Basis gibt die besten Resultate...duenn auftragen/in die Poren pressen, trocknen lassen, schleifen - wiederholen bis alle Poren dicht sind - Farbe spritzen...).

Viel Spass,

Peter

PS Wie so etwas passieren kann? Wie Du sagst, nicht genuegend Epoxy - wahrscheinlich zuviel Druck auf dem Squeege; das Gewebe wurde zusammengepresst, wenn der Druck weg ist, quillt es in seine urspruengliche Form zurueck...kann passieren, wenn man (zu) leicht bauen will... Ich lasse lieber ein wenig mehr Epoxy im Gewebe; damit kann man die meisten Pinholes vermeide, braucht weniger Filler...

Peter's Maui Notes: January 07

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Hello there!

Sorry, I'm late with my first monthly Maui News report but I got back to the here only a couple of weeks ago. I had spent the Holiday Season with my kids Luca and Kiana in the French South Alps, in Serre-Chevalier to be more precise. We had a great time.

Since I got back here Maui didn't really show its "winter face" until this last week when we got blasted with a big Kona storm. Winds in excess of 50 knots! It's nuts. There were a few guys venturing out at Lanes - definitely insane…

In the weeks before the conditions were just fine to get some of my new toys on the water: I'm working on a new line of wave boards - and really making progress. I'm very happy with some of the "regular" sizes and made huge steps for what I call the "Big Boy Toys" - real waveboards for big and heavy guys who are entitled to get the same designer attention as "normal" windsurfers.

Designing and shaping custom boards for Fred Haywood (remember Big Wednesday? The guy still is a great sailor and waterman and he never knew only to go fast…) and tall Kevin Ozee helped to refine ideas. Thank you guys for trusting me…! Obviously I made some prototypes for my own use - I wouldn't feel comfortable to have other guys pay for my experimental stuff.

Noteworthy is definitely the growing popularity of stand-up paddleboards here in the islands and elsewhere, too. Pretty quickly specialized boards appeared on the beaches here: There are the surf oriented types and then there are the specialized downwind paddleboards. Some guys make those things over 16 feet long. That's 480 cm! Insane - but effective! A long waterline is a godsend when it comes to gliding…

I was intrigued by the whole movement - mainly because it bears the promise to spend more play time and fun in the ocean. And that's always a good thing. Obviously the old Standard Windsurfer memories popped right up in my mind. From there to shaping a windsurfable standup paddleboard was just a block of foam away.
I already had some great time on that thing sailing and cruising around in light air, even ventured out in masthigh surf and didn't get nailed or killed - hey, I'm still here to drop you some lines! Paddling is a whole different story - it really gets tipsy. But one pretty quickly gets a handle on finding the right balance. Curiously enough, the harder you paddle the more stability you gain - one can really lean into that stroke. What a work-out! Some purist surfer/paddler dudes here, kind of shake their head when they see me stick a windsurf rig on my board… Then they either laugh of turn away when I tell them that the old Hawaiians had slave to paddle when they couldn't sail… The same was true for the Greeks and Romans, too.

That's that for the moment - I'll be back soon with more news from the rock!

Aloha,
Peter

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!! 2007 !!

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!! 2007 !!

T1 ? what it is all about ? 2007 range Windsurfing is one of ? if not the most ? fabulous sport on the planet (and, hell, do I love skiing, too!) and it is a very big part of my life. It?s just incredible to enjoy those overwhelming sensations when you go out on one of those perfect days ? be it on a wave board or ? depending conditions ? on any other gear. Windsurfing is pure connection with nature?s forces and elements freeing your mind from everything else. Period. Nothing else than a simple board and a rig provide an amazing array of sensations. Perfect. And, best of all, you don?t have to b a pro or even an exceptional athlete to experience all of that. Windsurfing is ? once the early struggle passed ? an easy, pleasant and healthy activity; definitely promoting peace of mind and well being. That is what pushed my partner Mark Thoms and myself to create our own brand: We?re Windsurfers, total aficionados. That is the T1 background Sure, there were other reasons: Being fed up with the ?all marketing ? no reason? way of the doing business in the industry was another major one. We strive to propose boards designed for all walks of windsurfers. We?re aware that a majority of our clientele has limited time available to spend on their favorite pastime ? they?re mostly ?regular? working people with a wealth of other obligations ? but they crave for a good time on the water after a strenuous workday or workweek. Our CrossX, WaveX and FastX board ranges are designed to provide instant benefit and fun on the water. They all shine with their wide range and ease of use.
Obviously we don?t forget the expert and professional sailors. Our RS and SR range covers the whole spectrum of slalom and speed oriented windsurfing. The 2007 models feature a very subtle, yet very elaborate shape concept: powerful and efficient, providing an exceptional smooth and controllable ride. The range includes boards from 54 to 79 cm wide, from 85 to 145 liters of volume. All conditions can be covered.

The new breed of SR speedboards will shortly complete our offer of speed oriented boards with 49 and 44 cm wide models. Very fast, yet very easy to sail and control they were unanimously welcomed by our experienced speed test team. Soon to come is an all new range of high performance waveboards ? developed over an extended period of time in my backyard, Maui?s North Shore, with the contribution of very experienced wavesailing aficionados. They are based on a whole new intellectual approach to waveboard shapes that does not translate into a wired, futuristic and eye catching impact but simply in unparalleled efficiency on the water. One of my custom board clients claimed ?my sailing has simply improved about ten fold. I can position and reposition myself easier and quicker than ever before, get more waves in all kind of conditions and I ride better than ever before?. A promising statement.

Peter THOMMEN, January 2007

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