Here is a breakdown on the Gemini for anyone interested. Like a say, one of a kind board. If I'm shipping it I'll create a light weight crate for it and send via Pilot Air - guesstimate between $100-200 to any US airport.
Overall the board is in pretty good condition. Outside of a small shipping damage spot that was professionally repaired (see below) the board has never had damage to the tough skin, perforations, leaks or real damage.
I'm not selling is as like new. We've had some fun on it here so it has certainly been used - but well looked after.
In general the tough-skin on these is amazing. Not indestructible, but pretty darn tough, so the thing to look for is rail damage, leaks and a well maintained fin box and dagger board. All of which are 100% on this one.
Like all EVA boards, there are some superficial nicks in the surface highlighted by the orange arrows. These are there at carious points around the deck. There are no serious tears or anything that effects the performance or use of the board.
The base section of the board has a bash when it was shipped to me. It had taken a ding in the EVA so we pulled it back and made a small cloth and epoxy repair underneath. Was a classic small puncture, nothing serious, just wanted to make sure.
Here it is again a bit larger. Like i say, nothing to worry about, just want to make sure the buyer sees everything...
The underside of the board is in great shape. One small paint ship but otherwise nothing.
And importantly, the underside of the back of the board is in great shape. The dagger board skin and blade are like new so no worries there.
The Gemini is the World's first and only wide-style tandem board. Introduced in 2007, hundreds of Gemini have been adopted by resorts, schools and clinics around the globe. If you want to get an early stage rider hooked for life, put them on the front of this with a small sail and drive them at 20knts with a big sail on the back.
Its an amazing ride and super cool to watch. I've used it for training and as a challenge with a fellow experieinced rider.
Here are some extra shots of the 162 wood i have for sale.
Its basically in 100% great shape. Coems with after market Dakine foot straps. Never had water in it. Absolutely no de-lam. Just a really clean board with little real use.
One area to the front of the deck had a slight compression - you can't even see it here BUT I had local board expert Guy Miller do a thin glass layup juts in case. It never gets foot traffic and is not structurally or cosmetically relevant.
The board base is well cared for. Race shine :-)
No nose damage.
Nice edge as shipped.
Maybe do a deal for the brand new Epic bag.
The Drake on the right comes with the board BUT i'd recommend taking a serious look at one of the Deb Customs I have - killer fin and a killer board.
The ultimate central Texas, formula windsurf racing quiver. None of your wimpy compromise gear here. No bull, the best gear money can buy. If you've ever wondered why no one could catch me on Lake Travis - great gear and time on the water... Now, kiting madness forces sale. Everything must go. No compromise or realistic offer ignored.
The Starboard Formula 162
If you've never sailed an all wood work of art, you don't know what you're missing. Starboard's Formula is the most successful racing board in Windsurfing history. Its not just speed on the water and light weight, its a a more direct feel that you've just got to feel to believe. Don't trust me, ask just about every top rider in 2009 from Antoine Albeau, Kevin Pritchard and Julien Quentel to our own Brian S. If you never buy another formula board, this is it.
The same board new today will cost you nearly 2K. This one is in great condition for $799
I moved over to Mauisails in 2007 and was just amazed by the stability and high wind handling of the TR sails. Super tuned and perfectly refined and balanced for easy top speed and the wide range necessary for top results in crowded racing. Beyond that they are pretty much made for gusty variable conditions. Again, why am I pretty much the faster board on lake Travis - gear, gear, gear...
This is pretty much my entire race quiver. Purchased on late 2008 they are all TR4 in good to great condition. I'm prepaired to make a deal on the right mast to go on any sail. Like i say, everything must go so nno serious offer ignored.
I've got a full quiver as follows:
TR4 8.5m - White and Black - $249 OBO
TR4 10m - White and Black - $249 OBO TR4 11m - White and Black - $249 OBO
I could have included this with the other race sails, but its quite simply a stand out. This is a special order light wind planing machine. If you've ever come over the ridge and looked down onto a glassy lake Travis with one sail, alone, ripping it up while everyone else bobs around like corks - it was probably this sail (with a custom F4 fin - see below)
This sail has seriously only been used about 5 times. Its in perfect condition. Full Dimension™ Technora™ scrim laminate that is about half the weight of normal film material, but with better stability. The reduced weight aloft combined with the supple character of this specialized XPly™ makes a sail that is so easy to use, especially with the easy handling and comfortable character of the TR-5 design.
New nearly these are $1400 - Selling for $499
Race Fin Quiver
The fin is the main connection to the water and a critical element of speed and up wind performance. I'm always amazed when I see good riders on crappy fins wondering why they can't point as high. ITS ALL FIN DUDE... The following are the best fins I've found and come together to complement each of the race sails above. These are Deb custom hand finished fins that retail for about $400 each.
Deboichet R16 64 cm Medium +4 - Like new - $175
Deboichet R16 66 cm Medium +4- had a small tip repair - $100
Deboichet R16 68 cm Medium +6 - had a small tip repair - $100
Deboichet R16 70 cm soft-- +8 - brand new - $185
F4 - C-Rad 72-4cm Custom Race Fin
Again here, there's a stand-out. The ultimate light wind fin. This guy was quite literally made to accompany the TR5 12m TR5 xt. Its 100% custom, not race legal by standard formula rules but has lift, early planning and sustained upwind drive like nothing I've ever tried before. It's quite literally in absolute mint condition. Even the fin cover will have you dueling to be on the water. No compromise, no prisoners!
If you're between 150-190lb's and you're looking for a complement to an 11m or 12m sail in 8-17mph quite literally you can't have anything on the planet made better than this. To be honest, if you juts feel it you'll want it. Its a work of art.
Sale at $350 OBO
Booms
I've got two HPL race booms for sale. One brand new still in the bag and the other used but in v-good shape. These are the 100% carbon indestructible ones that even Ted S. couldn't break :-)
New one for $300 Used one, fully rigged for $175
Masts
Rule #1. Never scrimp on the mast. If you have 70% v 100% carbon - does it really matter? Does a couple of ounces here or there made a difference? YOU BET IT DOES. Put a half a pound of weight out on the end of 3m pole and pick it up... Its heavy. Put that on the end of a sail. Same deal. Weight is big but flex is bigger. 100% carbon masts are almast essential for big sails. Not so in the waves, but for big race sails its essential.
I've got a full quiver of Italica masts. These Italian made beauties wear black but they sure are racy. Italica made the high end masts for MauiSails, Sailworks, North and few others. They are simply the best,,, better than all the rest. All are less than a season old and in awesome shape.
Wanna sail when the lakes are closed. How about causing a stir down at Zilka Park? Then you need a land sailer. This is the ultimate rig. Reluctantly sold to a good home for $150 OBO.
The TerraBoard can be handled by anyone looking for a smooth, fully-controlled carving sensation. The unique, adjustable steering system can be set to match your style. Straight and true for high speed run down the beach, or quick and agile to practice your jibes and transitions in a parking lot. The rugged chromoly frame and Canadian maple hardwood deck, will take rigorous abuse through most jumps and terrains. Comes standard with a removable Hand Brake System and equipped with 8" diameter tires, providing 3" of ground clearance. The deck is pre-drilled for a Chinook two bolt mast base to attach your windsurf rig, but any two bolt system will work.
I'm getting rid of a lot of my "spare" windsurfing gear. Here are just some of the items for sale. Be quick cos I'm ready to take best offers.
Sold items marked like this.
Fins from left to right:
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1) Techtonics Maui Spitfire 38cm shallow tuttle (killer high wind control fin) - $70
2) Drake 40cm slalom race (good high wind pointer) - $35
3) Drake 44cm race - $45
4) Drake 34cm race - $35
5) Gsport 54cm G10 (designed for making a Techno sing) - $80
Learner Board
Exocet Cruzer Large. Killer learner board. Get all your friends up and running on a soft floaty learner board. This one is absolutely mint condition. Not a mark on it. Literally like new. Retails for $899. Comes with fin and footstraps and about 20 new windsurfing friends - $499.
A brace of solid 30% carbon masts. New in the bag. From left to right:
1) PowerEx Z-30 490cm - $99
2) PowerEx NZR 490cm - $109
The biggest, baddest light wind monster ever. A Sailworks NXfw 11.8m formula race machine. Requires a 583 mast. I have that mast in 100% carbon Lightstick that I'd be prepared to work a deal on. Sail alone being given away for $199 ($1000 new!) with the mast for $399.
A brand new Epic gear Kidd boom (sitting in the middle there) - $49
Chinook Gorge Competition 129-191 - $149 new - used once - like new $89
An old but not used O'Neal medium 3m wet suit. Buy anything over $100 and its yours free
A range of new bases long ($40) medium ($35) and small ($30)
Kid Board
A Starboard StarSurferM. Probably the best ever youth learning/progression board ever. Comes with a removable center fin and tow point. At 125ltrs this one works as an adult bump and jump board too!! $299
