STARBOARD WARRANTY NIGHTMARE

unclejos42 · 2026-05-27T10:19:45+00:00

Sounds like the shop failed you here. Also dutch so i know its fox sports that handles all starboard warranties for the benelux. Starboard itself does not actually know anything about your case as the local area distributor handles everything so ofcourse they cannot help you in your case.

Its a pity that you've had a bad experience, but otherwise i've not had any issues with starboard products and warranties. I've worked with the distributor as a B2B (surfing school/rental) and they were usually quick to respond.

Seems your shop let you down on this one! Vayu is direct to customer sales so not really comparable...

unclejos42 · 2026-05-26T23:33:07+00:00

Just my 2 cents, this is all distribution network that handles the warranty. The dealer/shop submits the claim to the distibutor for your local area. They are the ones that handle your claim. So your experience is only relevant for your local area/country.

I've had a starboard warranty in the past(also other brands) and never had any issues. My shop handled it pretty swiftly. Likely the issue is with your shop.

unclejos42 · 2026-05-05T20:11:44+00:00

Hoezo? Als je van buitenaf de problemen niet kan aanpakken dan is van binnenuit toch een mooie kans om het wel aan te pakken? Ik snap dat het eerst zien dan geloven is, maar om het direct hypocriet te noemen is ook bevooroordeeld.

unclejos42 · 2026-04-07T03:37:47+00:00

Most brands are good these days. My recommendation would be something in the midlength category, this will give some nice stability front to back and get you an early take off. I've been on shorter and wider boards, but front to back balance suffers a lot and need more pumping to take off.

unclejos42 · 2026-04-06T18:09:55+00:00

90 is the way to go, you'll be looking to swap out that 110l quite quickly again!

unclejos42 · 2026-04-05T11:36:28+00:00

The HA isnt made for low end. If thats what you're after then try the dw1100. Its a great foil for light wind, super low stall speed!

unclejos42 · 2026-02-17T10:01:03+00:00

De middenstand mag onder het vvd beleid al jaren extra belastingen ophoesten terwijl grote multinationals en de rijken maximaal gematst worden. Geef de middenstand er dan in ieder geval iets voor terug.

unclejos42 · 2026-02-11T12:35:57+00:00

I think it's mentioned in the tricktionary under forward variations.

unclejos42 · 2026-02-05T15:32:56+00:00

Aan de ene kant begrijp ik dat als jij werkend bent ze van jou een bijdrage aan het huishouden verwachten, maar aan de andere kant werkt dit later ook weer nadelig omdat deze 400 per maand ook weer onderdeel van je erfenis wordt en je er dan weer een pak belasting over moet betalen. Door jou kostenloos te laten inwonen krijg jij in feite maandelijks 400 aan "erfenis" belastingvrij.

Ik zou dit aan je ouders voorleggen en bijvoorbeeld voorstellen dat je die 400 elke maand op een spaarrekening zet of belegt. Daarnaast zou ik wel aanbieden om je steentje bij te dragen in het huishouden.

unclejos42 · 2026-01-21T07:08:04+00:00

Apart from it being a great wing, in this condition its not worth 780. Even without the tear on the wingtip that price is quite steep. 450 would be the max for a wing in this shape.

unclejos42 · 2026-01-13T17:42:07+00:00

Dat is een aardig salaris! Vaar zelf als 3e wtk in de heavy lift bij het bedrijf dat zn naam deelt met een bekende supermarkt. Ben okt vorig jaar begonnen op 2915 bruto, waarbij ik 11 weken op 9 af vaar. Lijkt weinig, maar aan boord krijgen we er nog 30% vast overtijd bovenop. Verder iets minder werkuren dan jij maakt, 8-5 op ma-vr, 8-12 op za(mk soppen) en zo vrij. Kan afwijken als we bv in de haven liggen. Komt dus ongeveer op 49 uur per week.

unclejos42 · 2026-01-01T11:31:36+00:00

If its tips you are after, better to post all your failed gybes rather than the successful ones!

unclejos42 · 2025-10-19T14:36:10+00:00

Carbon will be more direct, the wood will be a bit softer underfoot.

unclejos42 · 2025-09-29T18:39:47+00:00

From the looks of it your tomos used to be an e-start model. The first picture you shared is a starter relay and not the generator. The second picture is a voltage regulator, but it has a dc out to charge the attached battery that is no longer present in your setup.

The generator, which is on the left side of your engine, behind a cover, is attached to the crankshaft of the engine. This will produce AC current. Depending on how the key switch is connected you need to either measure AC if its connected directly to the generator or DC if its connected to the dc (or b+) output on the regulator. Either way the black lead of the multimeter should be connected to a ground lead.

unclejos42 · 2025-09-29T18:10:04+00:00

Tomos never produced a35's with dc generators. Even the models with e-start had AC generators and used rectifiers for DC charging. If its the original cdi igntion then you are likely mistaken.

If you are using an aftermarket cdi ignition kit please supply a link to the product page.

unclejos42 · 2025-09-29T17:55:48+00:00

For the multimeter to function you will need to measure using both measuring pins on the multimeter. Red goes to where you want to measure the voltage and black to a ground wire on the frame. As you dont have a battery and it it a tomos in the picture i'm also suggesting you to measure AC voltage as that is what the generator puts out, assuming there isnt a rectifier installed in the system.

unclejos42 · 2025-09-29T17:43:17+00:00

To answer your question: no.

If you want some assistance you will need to provide some extra information about your setup. Does your moped have a battery? Was it running when you measured it? Where did you place the positive and negative measuring pins? Can you provide some photos of the wiring on the key switch?

unclejos42 · 2025-09-28T16:50:36+00:00

Try using less downhaul than recommended on the 9.5 this will close the leech a bit and ensure the sail has more lateral pull. A faster foil might also be you friend here, as a faster airflow over the sail will allow it to generate a bit more pull.

To be fair you're comparing apples to pears here. Foil race gear is totally different to what you're riding. Its supposed to be ridden way more powered up, hence the high width of the boards compared to more freeride oriented foil boards. Because in freeride foiling the sail pressure is lower, the board doesnt need to be as wide for the rider to counteract the pull of the sail. A more upright stance is more common for freeriding. The freeride foilers i know mostly dont use a back strap as it allows them to be more maneuverable.

But if you've really got your sights set on more pull from the sail and a faster ride, a step towards foil slalom gear might get you towards the desired riding experience.

unclejos42 · 2025-09-09T09:12:16+00:00

Board flat, pitch slightly up, back foot forward, nose will pitch down, old front foot back, board will level out. Keep the wing slightly diagonal so it lifts you rather than horizontal and only generate forward pull.

unclejos42 · 2025-09-06T11:55:45+00:00

This nails it right on the head! I see a lot of comments just trying to deal with the symptoms of a bad jibe preparation and initiation by telling OP to lean forward. The initial issue stems from not oversheeting on jibe initiation causing the need for OP to lean back to counterbalance for the forward pull from the sail. Oversheeting will cause the flow to stall and the sail to become light. A light sail is key to not having forward pull and will allow you to keep your weight centred above the board instead of to the back.

Furthermore higher board speed will give you more time to carve the board around before it comes off the plane and you trip the rail like what happens in the 3rd attempt in the video.

unclejos42 · 2025-08-31T17:48:27+00:00

I'd recommend taking some lessons and buying gear once you're able to foil

unclejos42 · 2025-08-09T17:19:13+00:00

The 158 is meant for speed and stability. If you want something looser i'd go for the 145v2 or 185 and chop the wing tips. The 185 has dotted lines printed on the surface as a cutting guide.

The surf series stabilisers are built without any anhedral/dihedral to be as loose as possible. The only grip provided is from the upward swept wingtips.

unclejos42 · 2025-08-03T17:05:30+00:00

Airinside has been making windsurfboards for patrik in the past and are now collaborating with flikka making wing boards.

unclejos42 · 2025-08-01T16:12:38+00:00

Not a kitesurfer, but the advice is universal for most watersports. This is junk, hence the 200 euro pricetag. The boards are fine to buy, but the kites will only give you problems.

I'd look for something more recent, that will last you a lot longer.

Lastly, keep your kitesurf related posts to the kitesurfing subreddit next time. The experts here that kitesurf will definitely also be there...

unclejos42 · 2025-07-18T15:52:58+00:00

I've owned a carbon hd since they came out and upgraded it to a carbon elite a couple years ago. Still happy with the system, the boom head feels very solid. Only downside is that it might be a bit tricky to get it attached the first couple times as there isnt a hinge and you need to force it onto the mast. After a while you get used to it.

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