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On Maui is a shed full of Taka-3 prototypes that we will neither sell nor sail. Influenced by both the scientific method and the intuition gained after 35 years of making wave sails, we tested and tested and re-tested tweaked versions of last year's sail trying to make it better. A bad prototype taught us what not to do. And we followed the ones that felt great until we had a sail worthy enough to carry on the “taka” tradition of being a lightweight, easy-to-depower, 3-batten wave sail. We called it the Taka-3.

The most obvious of the technical changes made to the Taka-3 is the strategically placed scrim luff panel for a softer, more forgiving feel.

“Oh behave, baby!” The Taka-3 does just that in strong wind: no flutter, no movement of draft--just a well behaved, super smooth ride.

But what really sets the Taka-3 apart from any other sail is the awesome low-end. We found ourselves moving around on the 4.5 when other sailors were sinking on 5.3's. Just set the downhaul to the “min 2” with our calibrated downhaul gauge and use the shortest outhaul guide cord to make the Taka-3 ride like a sail one or two sizes bigger. You get the power of a larger sail with the control of a smaller sail. What more could you ask of a wave sail?

Funny you should ask... We did too, and we focused our R&D on finding just the right amount the profile should adjust during wave riding. The Taka-3 luffs when you sheet out, so you can smoothly kill the power in a cutback and push harder on your board. When you drive into your next bottom turn, the Taka comes back to life with power.

We meticulously cut, stick, and sew the Taka-3 in our very own factory. After sewing, we rig, calibrate the downhaul gauge, and thoroughly check every sail before we slip it in the bag.

If you are as serious about wave riding as we are about making wave sails, the Taka-3 is for you.

This is Windsurfing Duck Gybe #14 which looks at the hand movements in the duck gybe. The Jedi tip here is to ensure that after pulling the sail across you the new front hand grabs the boom past the front harness line. Then it is Look, Low and Carve to finish :) #noboomwalking
Learn this and lots more in Tobago: jemhall.com/jemhall-windsurfing-clinics/caribbean-tobago.html
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The action clip was filmed in Prasonisi, Rhodes on an Ezzy Cheetah and RRD Firemove.

This is Windsurfing Duck Gybe #13 which asks you to take the Big Rig Duck Gybe Challenge! The Jedi move here to nail these is to tip the rig forward, with the old back hand, so you can reach for the back of the boom, with your old front hand, and then it is Duck, Look, Pull to finish :)
Learn this and lots more in Tobago: jemhall.com/jemhall-windsurfing-clinics/caribbean-tobago.html
#top100tips #jemhallcoaching #ezzysails #rrd #ezzyuk
The action clip was filmed in Prasonisi, Rhodes on an Ezzy Cheetah and RRD Firemove.

This is Carve Gybe Tip #16, about the Clew First Exit. Highlighting the importance of a clew first exit from a low position and with a wide hand spread. Own clew first exits and you will own the gybe, waveriding and Windsurfing!
#top100tips #jemhallcoaching #ezzysails #rrd #ezzyuk
The action clip was filmed in Prasonisi, Rhodes on an Ezzy Cheetah and RRD Firemove
Learn this and lots more in Tobago jemhall.com/jemhall-windsurfing-clinics/caribbean-tobago.html

Un résumé de notre dernier séjour à la Réunion. Une île toujours aussi belle avec ses vagues magiques mais la crise requin n'est pas terminée. Les choses évoluent. 2 plages sont équipés de filets. Des MNS s'occupent de l'observation et de la prévention. "Cap Requins 2" a pour volonté de restaurer un certain équilibre dans les eaux réunionnaises en prélevant certains individus potentiellement dangereux. Et la plupart des pratiquants s'équipent de répulsifs électriques. Malgré cette PRISE DE CONSCIENCE, le problème requin est toujours bien présent avec encore une attaque samedi 27 aout.