We generally go about 20 to 30 in winds that are 15 to 20 (yes, faster than the wind). I have probably maxed out in the 40's but that can be scarey. Easier than sailing on water (no uphauling, no falling in) but must learn to monkey jibe due to so much apparent wind during jibes (you don't slow down). Great for improving sail handling.
Black ice like this is rather rare in snowy Maine. This location is coastal so once or twice a winter we might get great conditions when inland snow is rain along the coast, followed by a cold spell.
Great video! I have a huge lake right in my backyard and have been windsurfing on it for about 20 years. I want to try this this winter as the ice gets over 1ft thick for about 2-3 months! Are all these home built unit? If so do you have the plans on how I can build one? Much appreciated..
Not from Auburn or Lake Auburn. The video is shot on Great Pond in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. We are generally from the Portland, Biddeford, and Sanford area of Maine.
Falling is usually OK because you slide on the ice, absorbing the impact. I haven't ever been slammed. However, ice is HARD so I wear elbow & knee pads, plus helmet. My worst fall was running into reeds, got launched and put down a hand as I landed. Better to tuck and roll. Falls on the smooth ice just go with the flow.
Sailing on ice you go faster than the wind. I always sail with the same 4.5, don't see the point in a formula sail. Bigger sail would only generate more drag, you wouldn't go faster. Remember, you have no resistance from the ice, so a little sail goes a long way even in light winds. Best conditions are steady 15 to 20 with a 4.5 on black ice. The day the video was shot was perfect.
I use a maximum 4.5 meter sail in the winter, even in 15 knots which was approximate wind speed in this youtube. My big sail in summer is 6.3. Water has a lot more resistance than ice and requires larger sails.
Cool I windsurf but this looks as much fun. No wetsuits. No water or beach starts just get out and do it. I guess it could work on a supermarket car park with a mod/skateboard. Sedge
I am not the maker of the boards. I just sail one. There is a phone number in Maine USA listed in the credits at end of the video. Call Mike at that number. He may or may not share his secrets.
We generally go about 20 to 30 in winds that are 15 to 20 (yes, faster than the wind). I have probably maxed out in the 40's but that can be scarey. Easier than sailing on water (no uphauling, no falling in) but must learn to monkey jibe due to so much apparent wind during jibes (you don't slow down). Great for improving sail handling.
Black ice like this is rather rare in snowy Maine. This location is coastal so once or twice a winter we might get great conditions when inland snow is rain along the coast, followed by a cold spell.
if only i had a masive frozen lake near me i would b out there all the time, looks gr8, nice vid, bit long
The ice baby video was shot at Great Pond on Cape Elizabeth, just south of Portland.
Nice, I windsurf here in east coast florida and i realy want to try this up on the ice. looks GREAT!
Great video! I have a huge lake right in my backyard and have been windsurfing on it for about 20 years. I want to try this this winter as the ice gets over 1ft thick for about 2-3 months! Are all these home built unit? If so do you have the plans on how I can build one? Much appreciated..
Not from Auburn or Lake Auburn. The video is shot on Great Pond in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. We are generally from the Portland, Biddeford, and Sanford area of Maine.
Falling is usually OK because you slide on the ice, absorbing the impact. I haven't ever been slammed. However, ice is HARD so I wear elbow & knee pads, plus helmet. My worst fall was running into reeds, got launched and put down a hand as I landed. Better to tuck and roll. Falls on the smooth ice just go with the flow.
Sailing on ice you go faster than the wind. I always sail with the same 4.5, don't see the point in a formula sail. Bigger sail would only generate more drag, you wouldn't go faster. Remember, you have no resistance from the ice, so a little sail goes a long way even in light winds. Best conditions are steady 15 to 20 with a 4.5 on black ice. The day the video was shot was perfect.
I use a maximum 4.5 meter sail in the winter, even in 15 knots which was approximate wind speed in this youtube. My big sail in summer is 6.3. Water has a lot more resistance than ice and requires larger sails.
great video! what's the difference between ice and water? is it easyer?
Cool I windsurf but this looks as much fun. No wetsuits. No water or beach starts just get out and do it. I guess it could work on a supermarket car park with a mod/skateboard. Sedge
I am not the maker of the boards. I just sail one. There is a phone number in Maine USA listed in the credits at end of the video. Call Mike at that number. He may or may not share his secrets.
I live in Maine. Where in Maine did you do this??? It looks like Brooksville Maine
how often do you get perfect black ice like this?
I WANNA DO IT!
great but soooooo loooooong!