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Looking for an old Starboard 6'6 impossible! Converto to Hydro what do you think?

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Created by kitesurfbali > 9 months ago, 12 Mar 2018
kitesurfbali
WA, 531 posts
12 Mar 2018 9:56AM
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Hi guys,
I'm looking for an old Starboard 6'6 impossible from the years 2010-2012..
Thinking to modify for Hydro?
Does anyone have one that want to get rid of?
Do you think will work good with an Hydro?
Will be in Perth area in 2 weeks.
Ciao Jankie

Piros
QLD, 7213 posts
12 Mar 2018 12:31PM
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Yeah it will work but be a pig to paddle onto waves and that big nose will pick up wind a lot . You simply don't need that excess width in the board. But on small glassy days it will work fine .

BigSeppo
120 posts
13 Mar 2018 4:05AM
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My main foiling buddy uses an Impossible with a Go Foil Kai and he is the best foiler around where I live.

Tons of float for his 75 kgs.

It was a bit of a joke at first. We got the board for free. Nobody wanted it.

But now I realize it might be the closest old production SUP to modern foil designs.

It shares many similarities with my Blue Planet Easy Foiler...

Short. Softer rails. Wide point forward. Flat rocker that turns up quickly at the thick nose.

I probably would have agreed with Piros if I hadnt seen it in action. But it works for sure. I'm embarrassed to say it, but the best performance near me is happening on that board.

Piros is right about stronger offshore winds and foiling... It might feel a bit like the brakes are on.

If you can get one really cheap, do it...


kitesurfbali
WA, 531 posts
13 Mar 2018 2:32PM
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Kool... So if anyone have one sitting around let me know.
Ciao Jankie

Piros
QLD, 7213 posts
13 Mar 2018 4:44PM
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Yeah have to go with big seppo on that one I was a bit harsh .



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