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how to pump in 0-4 knots

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Created by Maksior > 9 months ago, 18 Jun 2016
Maksior
QLD, 57 posts
18 Jun 2016 9:53AM
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Here are my tips on what to focus on when pumping in 0 knots (pump as you were on downwind like in the wideo here:



If there a direction, change into this style:




hope that is helpful,
Max

Harrow
NSW, 4521 posts
18 Jun 2016 10:44AM
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This is the pumping technique I suggest in 0 to 4 knots of wind.



Subsonic
WA, 3354 posts
18 Jun 2016 9:07AM
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Very useful info if you're an aspiring Olympic RSX sailor or longboard racer.

The rest of us are doing something else in 0-4 knots....

powersloshin
NSW, 1838 posts
18 Jun 2016 11:26AM
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anyone can get stuck in no wind and it's a useful survival skill

Subsonic
WA, 3354 posts
18 Jun 2016 9:36AM
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powersloshin said...
anyone can get stuck in no wind and it's a useful survival skill


True

elmo
WA, 8868 posts
18 Jun 2016 3:49PM
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Had to do option 2 for 5km when the wind went to zero on the other side of the estuary.

F'ken hard work, but got back

Maksior
QLD, 57 posts
18 Jun 2016 7:51PM
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here is a drill for you guys to improve your light wind pumping:

-upload_owner

snorkel962
QLD, 486 posts
18 Jun 2016 10:44PM
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Thanks these are great!!

Tardy
5262 posts
19 Jun 2016 4:17AM
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A few good points ..
try it on a 100 litre board ,its even more fun .not.swim it in.

Maksior
QLD, 57 posts
19 Jun 2016 11:28AM
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An easier drill also aiming to aid you in your light wind pumping downwind and mark rounding:

Mark (AUS-746)
QLD, 66 posts
19 Jun 2016 12:30PM
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Many thanks Max. Your videos, your technical commentary on this forum, your time invested coaching enthusiastic long-boarders at RQYS, and your overarching generous attitude is much appreciated!

Maksior
QLD, 57 posts
19 Jun 2016 2:15PM
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Thank you Mark,
You have improved greatly through those few sessions. It brings me joy to see you succeeding in trying out some of the tips and tricks.
Here is one more video and a technique you are performing really well too. Hope others can benefit from it ;)



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