Hi. I'm really enjoying your vids; It would be great if you could add some details about the wind (speed & direction) on these sessions, because I'd be fascinated to see how you match up to the sails/board size.
@gianlucac.89444 күн бұрын
Great video Lucas, cool music, awesome job, keep up. I'm in El Medano as well, see you on the water
@finnmellon11 күн бұрын
Tail tweaks looking nice !
@user-pc3js3hr5l11 күн бұрын
hope you will come back and show us how it's done. cool video
@zacmitty785111 күн бұрын
Er, nice!
@ThomasWessel-ny5ew11 күн бұрын
Good riding. Just do that
@JacobGramtorp11 күн бұрын
Sick sailing Lucas!
@andreslarrain279013 күн бұрын
I love when you say : “classic: you think youre going downwind until you see the video!” Good to know that prolevel rider has the same problem as we do. It’s such a chocker every time I see footage of myself 😂
@tantricsurfer13 күн бұрын
Salmonn is on another planet
@natkingcol90913 күн бұрын
Good luck in El Medano dude!
@ThanosSofroniou13 күн бұрын
Really nice natural commentary. I've been baffled with this for a long time. It's really difficult to jump high. I've noticed Marino Gil has the best take-off. He does something during the ramp which allows him to go extremely high. On the other hand, after the ramp, during the ascending part I find Koster has the best wind utilization allowing him to gain significant height from the wind which not many people do. Just some important variables mentioned by Lucas and perhaps some to add. - Speed: the more the better - Angle of attack relative to wave: board facing completely the wave is ideal - Wave: height the more the better, steepness probably the more the better unless its about to break and makes a barrel. - Upwind/downwind angle relative to wind (across the wind is probably optimal, perhaps a smidgen downwind). That's why some people say lifting the rail up is also beneficial Board vertical angle during jump is probably best at around 80-85%, almost vertical but not quite. Also for backloops or any other types of rotations delaying the rotation is important so that kinetic energy is really squeezed into ascend. This takes away from rotational momentum later that's why excellent technique (obv not easy) is essential here.
@zacmitty785114 күн бұрын
Useful tips - thanks.
@lafgreg14 күн бұрын
Very interesting talk. There is so many ways to do every manoeuvres in windsurfing depending on the shape of the tchop and you have to take a decision in less than 2 sec. Nothing is given in windsurfing.
@ThomasWessel-ny5ew14 күн бұрын
Start using a hip harness. Convert a waist harness in 5 minutes with rope. Yes, rope. Dont listen to people who comment on private parts. Using Throchanter Mayor (google) for load transfer will free up your boyd, start sailing with your legs and jump a lot higher. Use alout longer lines and get those lines together. Use stiff lines in these lengths. Duotone or prefereably old orange North ones. Do not look at other pros's. Start thinking for yourselves. Enjoy.
@ThomasWessel-ny5ew14 күн бұрын
Start using assymetric fotstrap settings. Riding in front, jumping to the back. The boards are better than you know.
@ThomasWessel-ny5ew14 күн бұрын
I try to press the rigg down in the ark. So bodyweight actually gets height. The ark must be perfect. If the ark flattens just when you jump, go for a high forward instead. Be prepared. Have a plan.
@dominicglover411814 күн бұрын
Really helpful to hear these reflections from you, Lucas
@ThomasWessel-ny5ew14 күн бұрын
Its linear. Divide and multipy.
@Clint_Moto3415 күн бұрын
Best setup video about windsurfing on youtube ! Thank you for sharing
@axelgern444521 күн бұрын
Thanks Lucas. I am still a little puzzled on the fin setup. Are you using the front fins on the quad with an angle? And what is your experience with 0° and up to 2°… Thanks, Axel
@LucasMeldrumK9019 күн бұрын
Hi Yes. I use 2° Ezzy. More toe in = looser board, just like surfboards. You can read more here: www.k4fins.com/2016/06/22/toe-in/
@natkingcol90922 күн бұрын
Great advice. Id like to add its worth tayloring your quiver to your spot. Its tempting to go for full on wave gear when you might be better on freewave Inbetweener boards and sails. The waves only get decent in my spot when its 4-4.5 weather. So ive got a 4.0 super hero and 4.5 super session HD and a 5.0 super session. The super sessions are lighter and better in bump and jump. And the super heros are stronger but heavier for the bigger days ..
@LucasMeldrumK9022 күн бұрын
@@natkingcol909 yep great advice. A lot of people get an extreme wave board for their bump and jump spot when it’s not needed
@natkingcol90921 күн бұрын
@@LucasMeldrumK90 Are you competing in El Medano in a couple of weeks dude??
@LucasMeldrumK9020 күн бұрын
@@natkingcol909 yes for sure
@andreslarrain279023 күн бұрын
Great video. Thanks a lot. I have to say i was surprised to see you in the grip 3 in chile while it would be ideal conditions for the grip 4 in my idea. But I guess you have to make choices. I personally preferred when the grip had 5 fin boxes. As an intermediate user, I find it great to have the same board and play with the fins depending on where I go and also on my own improvement. I probably wouldn’t know which one to buy now and would choose another brand with 5 boxes. But it’s a personal choice. Also because I try to minimize the amount of gear I carry around. Cheers anyway. Thanks for the video
@LucasMeldrumK9022 күн бұрын
@@andreslarrain2790 grip 3 is more for onshore but still performs well in good waves compared to the old mamba as it holds the rail very good.
@tobylane493523 күн бұрын
Great to see the next generation getting out there and showcasing windsurfing... top man Lucas 🤙
@MikeT46223 күн бұрын
Really interesting, much smaller boards then I thought
@LucasMeldrumK9022 күн бұрын
@@MikeT462 no worries. Yep - it’s all relative to weight remember. It’s not that small when you think Koster uses 90 L when he weighs 95kg
@ptrett24 күн бұрын
Great video, very informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏🌊
@sharewavestv24 күн бұрын
Sharing waves and experience, i like this attitude ✌🏼
@jameselks152924 күн бұрын
Awesome. Loved the detail and insight into you set up. Excellent work putting everything into context for your size and conditions you use them in.
@LucasMeldrumK9022 күн бұрын
@@jameselks1529 cheers glad you enjoyed it
@ridetheliger417624 күн бұрын
Very useful video, thank you!
@JennyFox-x9f24 күн бұрын
Really useful, especially on fin size and position + which conditions best suit thruster or quad set ups. Less fiddling with sail tuning is also interesting. Thanks Lucas!
@LucasMeldrumK9022 күн бұрын
@@JennyFox-x9f no worries. I’m learning things every day always recommend tuning equipment and find what works
@JennyFox-x9f20 күн бұрын
@@LucasMeldrumK90 I'm also using much smaller boards in lighter winds than I used to (esp in lumpy bumpy conditions) and really enjoying it.
@robertallison158025 күн бұрын
Great advice! Yes a carbon skinny boom changes everything, and setting up the footstraps properly is so important. I prefer ~80% carbon content for masts - cheaper than 100%, and a more forgiving ride. Winds are a bit light where I (65kg) am, so my quiver is 3.7/4.2/5.0 on a 86L freewave (I also have an 81L wave board for really good days!).
@JanBinzАй бұрын
I heard the iron wetsuits are quite stiff under the armpits. Is that true? Beacause im looking for a wetsuit to surf with, so lots of paddling:)
@LucasMeldrumK9022 күн бұрын
@@JanBinz the seek amp is insanely flexy. Stab magazine did a review and they said it felt like surfing naked! Some of the order suits or lower priced ones maybe more stiff
@SingHouseАй бұрын
Watching this as a beginner, still on my big board, daggerboard down, using the sail to steer.... This looks almost like a different sport!
@LucasMeldrumK9026 күн бұрын
Ahaha keep at it! you'll be surprised where you can get with some determination !
@mixxnitro779718 күн бұрын
Bro I know the feel, just keep at it and don't be scared to push yourself a little (in a safe environment)
@SEO-Experts-BDАй бұрын
Well Done.
@future_horizonАй бұрын
In my opinion the former format of the double elimination was way much fairer...a rider who had one bad heat in the single elimination could make good for it in the double elimination...but is seems that pwa is so short on money so they focus on producing more spectacular video/ foto footage running slalom X to attract sponsors and survive financially...with the cost of equipment going through the roof, less and less young people practice windsurfing and the windsurfing market seems to be shrinking big time...not a good outlook in my opinion...😢
@LucasMeldrumK90Ай бұрын
Double elim with the new 4 man heats would be the most fair. Problem is they added a lot of categories; youth, masters etc. + slalom X but have not added more days so there's less time to fit everything in.
@Nico_GER7Ай бұрын
@@future_horizon Actually, a lot of riders requested for this dingle with repechage format (without the half double we had in Pozo). You have to understand that the PWA is mainly riders driven. It‘s easy to always point the fingers at „the people up there“. It’s not really about the time. Last year there was slalom and single + double. However, the wave sailors request was to try the dingle. All the best 🤙
@ridetheliger4176Ай бұрын
Don’t be so hard on yourself! Learn from it and move on. Thank you for the update!
@LucasMeldrumK90Ай бұрын
Cheers!
@windsurferАй бұрын
Cool!
@Nico_GER7Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, mate!! Good luck in Tenerife 🤟
@LucasMeldrumK90Ай бұрын
Cheers, cool to see you guys
@da-hajoАй бұрын
No worries, man. Good luck for cracking the doubles!
@sharewavestvАй бұрын
Moin Lucas
@thuressfАй бұрын
Good luck!
@stevesummerfield1731Ай бұрын
Better luck at next event Lucas. We’re all rooting for you…
@campeonАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@campeonАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@ThanosSofroniouАй бұрын
The fact the double is cutoff until the 9th place is completely baffling and unfair imo. Because the quarters to the final in the double wouldn't take more than 2-3hrs I suppose. At least they could have it open and if they can't go all the way to the end that's fine. Marcillio could potentially lose a world title for this.
@anthonyperkins8304Ай бұрын
Good luck tomorrow
@boomwindsurfing2744Ай бұрын
These videos have been great Lucas. Good insight into the competition. I think you do that really well. Looking forward to meeting you this year on Tiree where BooM is sponsoring the Future Pro’s again and BooM will have a chunky entry in the Masters fleet. Cheers Paul 🤙💥
@JennyFox-x9fАй бұрын
Well done for keeping cool after your best jump being missed by judges. 🤞🤞🤞for tomorrow.
@pietrotroiano9196Ай бұрын
so nice to see all the sailing session
@juliusdertinger3977Ай бұрын
Pretty decent sailing for a bad FC! Sick edit!
@user-pc3js3hr5lАй бұрын
the new system looks interesting keep the good work up