Windsurfing, Kiting or Stupid?

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Why not use a paddle (in a sleeve with blade up) as a short mast :?: Then you could deflate & paddle if/when the wind died or you needed to head upwind :idea:
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That already exists JL!
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Well that was quick. Please provide a link :P
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Jesse posted one awhile ago somewhere...
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JL wrote:Why not use a paddle (in a sleeve with blade up) as a short mast :?: Then you could deflate & paddle if/when the wind died or you needed to head upwind :idea:
KUS wrote:Now if you incorporated a paddle for a mast and had the rig in a backpack......paddle on your cruiser, wind comes up, inflate and rig paddle/sail, off you go
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Why do the Dumb threads go on so long ?
Is it just to entertain Big Wave Dave.
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