u/Siimeen

Hey all!

So I bought some cheap softboot fitness skates some time ago, and I realized this is a bit fun. However, my skates keep falling inwards, and its hard to "tilt" the wheels or boots, its basically just my feet doing it and the skates dont follow. Cant even scissor stance cuz my ankles fall inwards / outwards. For sure bad balance / strength ratio, but the softboots for sure dont help.

So I think to learn some fun stuff like carving, small slides etc, i want to get some hardboots to get a proper feel for this sport/hobby.

Any good recommendations for hardboots within $190 to $300 range?

Seen people recommend Powerslide, Rollerblade, Flying Eagle, FR Skates etc.
I been looking at models like FR FRX 80, Rollerblade Lightning, Flying Eagle Reaver Pro but also some other like Cosmo ID TG or Echo Skate Sonar 4.. The Cosmo ID TG one is very cheap and looks fine for the price, and I saw a Youtuber recommend that one, but who knows if its a paid ad / partnership.. I dont think i have any wide feet, I seen this feature come up a lot, so preferably a model thats narrower and not too wide?

I will mostly be doing short cruising on bike / walking paths, urban, and having fun with some balance work etc. Anything would probably be a big upgrade other than the $60 skates i have currently, of course not looking for the top models here, but more of an value king, that I can keep for a long time.

How are these in difficulty? Can they be used recreationally without proper skills?
Found a company who sell a SUP board and the whole rig set for 1600 euro, compared to traditional rowing gear I found that a bit affordable in the sense of the prices in rowing.

I assume the balance is much easier on a SUP, and it wont be the same experience.
I wouldnt be going pro or chasing speed and time, just for some chill days on the water.

Hi guys,

Im about to buy my first motor, as used prices are quite high compared to new, I figured i will buy brand new for safe of mind.

I been looking at different variants, is the "Sailpower" variants worth it? Does it charge / give enough power for the nav lights etc?

I will mainly use the motor on the boat at first, till i learn how to sail. I will just sail some cozy trips, locally around where I live, I wont sail far or for hours on end. Maybe a 2 hour trip per way at most.

What would you recommend? Any experiences here? Heard some guys buy the regular long shaft and switch out the propeller.

Cheers

Hi everyone!

Im moving for the first time in my life to a place close to the ocean. And with that I been looking into what fun stuff I can do on the water. First I looked into sailing, but then I stumbled upon this fun sport and it looks really fun!

I saw that its not as simple as buying a kit and go out, one needs to buy right sizes and such so im here asking for some advice.

Im a beginner, i only skated when i was younger, only cruising basically. Tried surfing once, couldnt even get up lol.

Im 65 kg, my place is in a sheltered fjord (Inner Oslofjord, Norway) so its gusty wind from different places, and usually quite small breeze in the summer. 3-10 knots on average I can imagine.

What board and wing setup should I have? A high volume low wind board and a decent sized wing?

Any advice taken. Ur free to talk me out of wingfoiling too if its not fit for inner oslofjord. :-)
A 30 min drive roughly and im exposed to Skagarrak, there it should be quite more windy!

Thanks in advance.