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by Jeffreyheslop9
Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:20 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Life jackets?
Replies: 24
Views: 12121

So I just gave a very quick read through on the gov page. It sounds like we have to wear them. The thing is that if we hate wearing a wetsuit will that not provide enough. I know they are not rated as any kind of safety. When is the new regulations coming out. I’m thinking that they will only become...
by Jeffreyheslop9
Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:54 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Life jackets?
Replies: 24
Views: 12121

Thank you, I didn’t know that it is actually law. I will look into getting one, if not just to try it. Thank you
by Jeffreyheslop9
Sun Jun 24, 2018 1:11 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Life jackets?
Replies: 24
Views: 12121

All very good points. In a different water activity my friends cousin was out on a lake with a jet ski. Took a wave sideways and flipped. It took them a few days to secover his body. He was a big strong guy but if you are unconscious you can’t swim. The person on the back was wearing a life jacket a...
by Jeffreyheslop9
Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:58 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Life jackets?
Replies: 24
Views: 12121

Yes I see that it can be a bit restrictive, but at the same time it can save your life. Thank you for your inputs.
by Jeffreyheslop9
Sat Jun 23, 2018 10:59 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Life jackets?
Replies: 24
Views: 12121

Life jackets?

Ok so I’m still new and I’m sure people will be laughing at me for this. I know with a wetsuit it is good for floating, but does anyone wear life jackets? I’ve been in Shawnigan mostly and there was never any issue. Just curious because I’m wanting to venture away from the lake and get into bigger w...
by Jeffreyheslop9
Wed Oct 18, 2017 12:05 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Torn wetsuit
Replies: 4
Views: 3905

Thanks guys I’ll stop by mec this week.
by Jeffreyheslop9
Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:03 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Torn wetsuit
Replies: 4
Views: 3905

Torn wetsuit

Hi guys I have a small tear in my wetsuit, is there any way to fix it or do I need to buy a new one. Thanks.
by Jeffreyheslop9
Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:43 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Drilling for track
Replies: 6
Views: 3719

Ya I saw that on there last night. Bit out of my price range for now. Looks nice and floaty.
by Jeffreyheslop9
Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Drilling for track
Replies: 6
Views: 3719

I fix it.

Great news, after messing around with it today I was able to replace the track. Not going to get into it but it's fixed. If it ain't broke don't fix it.
by Jeffreyheslop9
Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Drilling for track
Replies: 6
Views: 3719

Drilling for track

Ok so my last trip out I kept stepping on the button that allows the mast to move forward and back. Very frustrating to say the least. So today I thought I would take off the track and see if I can put the mast base from my other board on it. Well stripped the head of the screws so I thought I could...
by Jeffreyheslop9
Wed Jun 21, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Rubber Legs
Replies: 1
Views: 2396

Rubber Legs

Had a great day today on Shawnigan Lake. Got out there around 1:00pm, had to come in near 3:30 to get kids from school. went home got everyone ready to go to the lake and was back on the water at 4:30, not leaving until 6:30. I first went to the government dock near the village, again winds kept cha...
by Jeffreyheslop9
Sun Jun 18, 2017 9:05 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Shifting winds
Replies: 14
Views: 4642

Which base style is recommended? Mechanical, rubber, or tendon.
by Jeffreyheslop9
Sun Jun 18, 2017 6:01 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Shifting winds
Replies: 14
Views: 4642

Here's pics of the mast foot?
The pin on the board slides into the key hole and you tighten it down by turning the knob in first set of photos.
by Jeffreyheslop9
Sun Jun 18, 2017 1:10 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Shifting winds
Replies: 14
Views: 4642

Mast track on board
by Jeffreyheslop9
Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:23 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Shifting winds
Replies: 14
Views: 4642

Thanks, I'll have to go there one day.