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Do Different
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Topic: 470s fanning / bouncing ? Posted: 19 Jul 14 at 6:51am |
Now watched the video of the 470s in Athens. Anyone care to expand on the technique akin to windsurfers high frequency pumping. Obviously they are putting energy into the rig but quite what is the thinking and when is it employed, off the line to accelerate, marginal planing upwind?
Edited by Do Different - 19 Jul 14 at 6:52am |
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kevg
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jul 14 at 11:01am |
I don't have the answer but was hoping someone would!
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