tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post887990068521248410..comments2024-03-28T20:03:03.698+10:00Comments on Gnarlydog News: GEAR: sea kayak sail_updategnarlydoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-20527295843522703982016-07-26T18:45:51.810+10:002016-07-26T18:45:51.810+10:00yes, these sails are available for shipping world ...yes, these sails are available for shipping world wide: check http://seadogsails.blogspot.co.at/gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-55162065409235594732016-07-20T19:02:14.719+10:002016-07-20T19:02:14.719+10:00Wher can i buy that sail and do they ship to Phili...Wher can i buy that sail and do they ship to Philippiens ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699186745939178300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-47995648042315223762014-06-06T08:56:58.961+10:002014-06-06T08:56:58.961+10:00Ronstan tiller extension will work only if used in...Ronstan tiller extension will work only if used in a configuration where the tiller is not load bearing, (like in the article above) or it will deform too much. Ronstan is harder to remove and a little screwdriver is needed to pop the fitting when removing the sail off the deck. You could leave the little section that slides inside the mast permanently on deck an have a little "antenna"gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-2581671018015725612014-06-06T08:17:54.071+10:002014-06-06T08:17:54.071+10:00That's exactly what i was wondering, thanks fo...That's exactly what i was wondering, thanks for the insight. Some other advice i wouldn't mind getting from you. I'm planning on building my own sailing set-up and there seems to be many design options. Firstly I have 2 kayaks to choose from, a Boreal Design Alvik (17' with rudder) and a Necky Chatham (16' with skeg). What are your thoughts on rudders vs skeg/paddle for Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325107600944683413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-72861705921584921282014-06-05T23:17:05.719+10:002014-06-05T23:17:05.719+10:00Josh, since this article I have written one that e...Josh, since this article I have written one that exactly talks about my views on the side-stays/back-stay set up favoured by Flat Earth that you are asking about.<br />Here are my findings: http://gnarlydognews.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/gear-sea-kayak-sail-set-up-options.htmlgnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-21703948924438677822014-06-05T21:34:53.792+10:002014-06-05T21:34:53.792+10:00I've seen some set ups where the front and sid...I've seen some set ups where the front and side stays attach to the mast below the boom (Flat Earth Sails). I've read that this gives you a 360 degree rotation for you boom, which is useful in overpowering winds. What are your thoughts on this set up, is it stable enough for the mast? For a beginner kayak sailor are you limited by having the stays attach above the boom (limited angle of Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325107600944683413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-35087349701960723302012-09-24T14:15:04.356+10:002012-09-24T14:15:04.356+10:00Each kayak model of mine has a slightly different ...Each kayak model of mine has a slightly different deck shape and I accordingly set up the stay anchor points to maximize the angle at which the boom can sit without having the sail collapse.<br />With this new base I can have the stays much closer to the base of the mast (forward) and still keep the mast perfectly vertical on beam wind. I believe that this configuration is way more solid than my gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-57739130552092752842012-09-21T17:44:28.387+10:002012-09-21T17:44:28.387+10:00Nice pics . Looks like you've placed your side...Nice pics . Looks like you've placed your side stays more to the front instead of at a 90deg beam position. Is that for better close hauling? Is it still strong setup when sailing on a beam reach ? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312128117146238971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-66426289252069583752012-07-15T06:06:26.495+10:002012-07-15T06:06:26.495+10:00Interesting, thank you for sharing this.Interesting, thank you for sharing this.Miamariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842496026068063588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-82746149753329973092012-07-13T14:30:59.801+10:002012-07-13T14:30:59.801+10:00CFB, you are right: it is mostly crap that rolls a...CFB, you are right: it is mostly crap that rolls around my head but every so often I have a mildly intelligent idea :-)<br />I don't think that a paid job would be as prolific as my amateur effort now. When I used to be a professional photographer I remember not having any drive to crate "out of the box" photographs; somehow the everyday effort of taking images for a living was gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-44955733377051960192012-07-13T09:19:18.667+10:002012-07-13T09:19:18.667+10:00You should quit your job and go into the research ...You should quit your job and go into the research and development business as a consultant. The world of kayaking would be a more fun place to be. I can just imagine all that crap in your head rolling around.capefearboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10552974529085829384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-38049731755045354722012-07-12T23:39:08.987+10:002012-07-12T23:39:08.987+10:00Mick, if you can find a small windsurfer uni joint...Mick, if you can find a small windsurfer uni joint I can't see why not. The ones I used to have on my boards (early 90') were too big for my liking.gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-6307789427487438702012-07-12T23:37:01.945+10:002012-07-12T23:37:01.945+10:00EH, I purchased but never installed a Ronstan rubb...EH, I purchased but never installed a Ronstan rubber tiller extension because I figured it would compress too much under the load of the mast mounted in a coventional way. I think it would work with this new style since there is no load on the tiller extension when the sail is uphauled. Removing/installing the Ronstan is much more difficult than the Riley. I can not recommend the Ronstan gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-6397577107026201042012-07-12T21:06:48.120+10:002012-07-12T21:06:48.120+10:00Hey Gnarly
Have you used the Ronstan tiller devic...Hey Gnarly<br /><br />Have you used the Ronstan tiller device?<br />If so, what is your opinion of it as a mast step, please?Eastern Horizonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026773605939342523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-82314862500916879272012-07-12T20:53:24.782+10:002012-07-12T20:53:24.782+10:00Would it be any good to try a sailboard universal ...Would it be any good to try a sailboard universal joint ? MickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-77514738728851490512012-07-12T13:32:01.998+10:002012-07-12T13:32:01.998+10:00Joel, I did brake a couple of aluminium masts (eve...Joel, I did brake a couple of aluminium masts (even bent a stainless steel one) and eventually switched to carbon.<br />Recently I have used a 1 mt long carbon mast sourced from an Australian vendor and added on top the remaining 30 cm with PVC electrical conduit (my masts are lower/shorter than standard FEKS). The top of the mast is a just a bit flexible (desirable) while the bottom is strong gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-68558076407822542902012-07-12T12:28:40.334+10:002012-07-12T12:28:40.334+10:00Did you have trouble with the aluminium masts brea...Did you have trouble with the aluminium masts breaking? Or is the carbon mast just for less flex?<br />There seems to be plenty of carbon tube available through hobby stores pretty cheap, but only up to 1m length.<br />I found a nice piece inside a bodyboard I cut up for foam, but only 60cm long.<br />Did you try sourcing from any China places? Ive found some who seem to indicate they can do it JoelMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11382206440158416839noreply@blogger.com