tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post3994988516973637074..comments2023-11-19T23:49:24.377-08:00Comments on Pure Windsurfing: 2010 Northsails Ice ReviewMike Burnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16327446505009898256noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-71081429601312576942010-04-21T05:51:09.592-07:002010-04-21T05:51:09.592-07:00Sorry, haven't looked back this far at posts i...Sorry, haven't looked back this far at posts in a looong time. I use the NoLimitz masts, which are the exact same mast as the Ezzy right down to the fittings. They work perfect and 1/2 the price of the Norths. By the way i've used both the NoLimitz Original Skinny and the Sumo and they both work great, so the Ezzy will be just fine.Mike Burnshttp://aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-37805018192007755172010-04-19T18:25:17.035-07:002010-04-19T18:25:17.035-07:00SO far the Ezzy mast works fine in the North Sails...SO far the Ezzy mast works fine in the North Sails I've tried as follows;<br /><br />2010 Ice 4.7 Ezzy 400 <br />2010 Ego 4.2 Ezzy 370<br />2010 Ego 4.7 Ezzy 370 bottom, 400 top and with the 370 top. I preferred the 400 top as it allows for my shortest extension. The feeling, light powerful and reactive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-20723787997255656832010-02-25T11:26:08.329-08:002010-02-25T11:26:08.329-08:00How does luffing compare w. Ezzy? Does the Ezzy s...How does luffing compare w. Ezzy? Does the Ezzy still require a big pop of the lowest batten?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-48419127149465355932009-11-21T01:50:33.598-08:002009-11-21T01:50:33.598-08:00I am switching from Ezzy to ICE HD. However I wond...I am switching from Ezzy to ICE HD. However I wonder about masts and how the North ICE fits on the Ezzy hookipa masts (I have two 4.00 and I can't affort to switch to North masts as well - at least not this season. <br /><br />I saw you didn't use the white North masts so I wonder what do you use, and if you tried the Ezzy masts and if so, how does that work out. <br /><br />I read some articles about it, and it seems that Ezzy masts and North masts are quite similar in terms of bending curves.<br /><br />JesperPappsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11640913962764825746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-79651335717704135062009-11-07T10:23:15.090-08:002009-11-07T10:23:15.090-08:00I found the monofilm to be a bit crisper and sligh...I found the monofilm to be a bit crisper and slightly more responsive, but barely. I agree, there needs to be a head to head test to know for sure.chachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781834075058333397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-53093319311132116542009-11-06T13:05:30.856-08:002009-11-06T13:05:30.856-08:00Chachi,
Next time I see you, we should test the I...Chachi,<br /><br />Next time I see you, we should test the Ice HD (x-ply) against the regular version of the Ice to see if there's a difference in performance.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />MikeMike Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327446505009898256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-60116250572327506452009-11-06T11:43:28.852-08:002009-11-06T11:43:28.852-08:00Mike, I just got 2 HD's and a regular ice afte...Mike, I just got 2 HD's and a regular ice after testing it up in the delta. I tried alot of the 2010 gear, but nothing handles quite like the ice. It's great for onshore waves, down the line, and freestyle. Was else could I ask for? oh yea, the HD's are bomb proof. I can't believe the range those two grommets give it either.<br />I'm going get at least two more to complete the quiver. Great review!chachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781834075058333397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-60148913324112943682009-11-04T14:36:28.982-08:002009-11-04T14:36:28.982-08:00thanks Mike..I bought one off of Taty and LOVED it...thanks Mike..I bought one off of Taty and LOVED it..but had to sell it to pay a bill...damn..lousy economy impacting my sailing..phooeyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-86650899303493546302009-11-04T07:24:39.432-08:002009-11-04T07:24:39.432-08:00Hey Howard,
The Ezzy is built well, that's wh...Hey Howard,<br /><br />The Ezzy is built well, that's what they make themselves known for. I think the new ICE HD is really going to challenge the Ezzy though in the build dept. The shop I ride for, Ocean Air Sports, sells both Ezzy and North, so I'm very familiar with both brands. My 3.7 Ice HD is VERY well built, maybe even surpassing Ezzy. Then with the Ices you get such better performance, and handling you'd really be giving up a lot every time you go out to MAYBE hang onto a sail longer. By the way, I still see some of my 2001 norths on the water. That would put them at over 9 seasons in use and counting.Mike Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327446505009898256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-43588149852170116922009-11-04T06:42:56.211-08:002009-11-04T06:42:56.211-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mike Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327446505009898256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-44301733546797074802009-11-04T00:27:59.902-08:002009-11-04T00:27:59.902-08:00It does look nice, but I still think the Ezzys hav...It does look nice, but I still think the Ezzys have a bit more solid build quality. People don't tend to change their kit as much over here, so durability is really really important.HDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337507083654164273noreply@blogger.com