What has been going on?

Greetings!
Launched the "proud-funding" campaign on schedule and then immediately took the Great White van on it's first windsurfing trip with the new motor. You must understand, I had a brand new prototype to test, with great wind forecast, and a fine group of windsurfers to share the experience with.
So off we went...

The new prototype was added to a Starboard Fish 90 Liter and adds only 1 kg over the original weight. For a board I had only been on for a few minutes before the conversion, it rode fantastic right from the start.

Day 1 was "too windy" to do the planned demo day at Swell City/Hatchery so we ended up at Mosier instead. Not satisfied with how fast the wind built there, we decided to be "pro-active" and moved the whole show (4 vehicles) to Rowena. I had too large a sail on (5.7 Loft), but I was so happy at being absurdly powered up that I blasted upriver to Doug's Beach (my first down-winder on this stretch of water) where the sail was more appropriate. Found some great large smooth river swells at "Doug's West" that were empty and mine to play on! Headed back to Rowena to even stronger wind. A great day.

Day 2 found us back at Mosier, this time to stay. Using a 5.0 meter sail, I was still quite "generously" powered. This time I headed downriver towards Bingen , turning around by Marker 42. This area of the Gorge is one of my favorites, as the wind is trapped and focused between cliffs on both sides. I call it "The Walls". There is also a green Marker 41, just like at The Wall.

Now familiar with this board, I began to experiment. Soon I had invented a new (to me) jibe I'm going to name the "Spider". It's both a spin and slide of the board that the MoaB (TM) repositioner makes super easy. The secret is to be in the opposite stance early, and then spin the board on top of a swell so the fins are in the air, and then slide off the swell peak to land onto the wave face! I can hardly wait to try this in the surf! 

I had some other amazing things happen on this journey, but I'll have to wait until I review the video from the cameras before I go public with it. One thing I have learned, during this amazing adventure of product development, is that one's memory/perception of what happened is not necessarily what did happen! The video tells all, if it catches it. 

"The Future of Windsurfing" update: The campaign was at the "dreaded empty" when I just checked it. That's right. $0 ! Folks from 36 different countries have taken a look, so it's not like it's invisible. 

The "dreaded empty" is called that because most campaigns fail when that is the case at this point. However, I am not worried because most campaigns also "pre-load" with pre-arranged "donations" that makes Indiegogo very happy (5% cut) and the uninformed think the campaign is off to a great start. The fact that the least costly perk is $8000 probably is a major factor as well. So I will enjoy the big zero while it lasts, there is still plenty of time. But keep in mind, once a country is sold, it;s gone! 

Come to Mosier! The wind is happening!
Plus we have demo boards just waiting for you to take out on the water!  Add some extra thrill to your ride and try one of our boards today!

The Future of Windsurfing has launched!

"The Future of Windsurfing" campaign 

Indiegogo campaign is live! Not perfect, but we did meet our own deadline.
Best of luck to all!


Here is a quick link to the post "Australia For Sale" for details about the plan:

http://disruptivewind.blogspot.com/2015/06/australia-for-sale.html

We will update here, at the campaign, and on Facebook as the campaign progresses.

In other news, the Great White Sprinter van has a new engine and will be on the road with new prototypes very soon!

Here again is the campaign link:
click here for the campaign!

Worst Gybe Ever!

There is a lot going on as we prepare to make a big splash, in more ways than one!
But the latest prototype is done and a nice, less than 2 minute video, that surpasses anything we have done yet. Not really ready to "launch" the video quite yet as it is part of a larger plan, but since it is live, I see no real reason not to let my faithful readers get a first viewing.
Once the great music starts, turn up the volume and... Enjoy!

We have set a target go live on the first come, first served, FIRST EVER patent application crowdfunding campaign for July 14, 2015. See "Australia For Sale" earlier log post for details.
 All for now!

The ideas, I can't make them stop!

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What if you could surf where there is no waves?

What if you could windsurf where there is no wind?

What if you could do both with the same watercraft?

What if Bernie Sanders becomes the next US president?

This is the future as seen by Peter Schulz!

My apologies for deleting the post content that was here, reasons will become evident later....

Going even more public!

In the interest of keeping current on where we are at, I just sent this letter to Amy Carter at Boards Windsurfing Magazine:

Hello Amy,

What a coincidence that Boards is choosing July to focus on innovation in windsurfing!

My company Disruptive Wind is just about to sell off some foreign patent applications in one of the most unique fund raising ideas ever. See "Australia For Sale" at www.disruptivewind.com.

The invention has been granted a very powerful patent by the USA #8,870,615 Dynamic Foot Repositioning Systems. The international patent is PCT/US14/30556.

Basically the idea is that you have only 2 feet, so why do we use multiple foot straps that must be exited and re-entered during the most critical times? My system uses a pair of sliding "footdecks" that allow you to be attached to the board continually during gybes and other maneuvers. You can even have your feet side by side! Great freedom of movement when you want it and security when you need it. Simply un-weight the feet to move them along the tracks.

 See the video "3 Mile" https://youtu.be/VIxJ1OoN5g0 to see this in action. There are more videos on my You Tube channel (Peter Schulz) and elsewhere, plus we are busily working on a new video that we hope to release soon called "Worst Gybe Ever?" that should create a stir. Also, I see the need for a better "sales pitch" video so that is on our busy to do list as well.

I am the "Crazy Inventor Guy" who posted a teaser video "92 seconds" on your forum thread "Step v Strap" (page 2  Technique thread contents, page 8, post #55)) as part of a market study. We have been very secretive during product development but have recently decided to "go public' in order to raise funds as well as to put pressure on some companies we hope to make a deal with. Have fun checking on me, my company, and this exciting new innovation! I look forward to hearing from you and seeing what you choose to share with the world.  Thanks, Peter Schulz

P.S. Ever heard of Wyatt Miller or Phil at Horue? These are some of the folks "in the know".

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Within minutes, received this reply:

amy@boards.co.uk	1:21 PM (1 minute ago)
to adrian, Lukasz, me

Hey Peter, 

thanks for getting in touch, this sounds awesome!

I’ve ccd Adrian in here, who’s in charge of equipment and testing, and Lukasz who looks after the sales accounts - i.e. figuring out deals with companies that would like promotion through the magazine. I’ll check out the product a little more and hopefully these guys can also let you know what we could look to do for you and how we could arrange this, 

thanks a lot, 

Amy

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Amy Carter

Editor - Boards Magazine 

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This is the world we live in now!


Here's some photos of our latest projects:














A strapless windsurf wave board? We shall see....

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But wait, there's more:
In response to a query from crowdfundinsider.com  ,

I sent this reply:

My company Disruptive Wind is just about to sell off some foreign patent applications in one of the most unique fund raising ideas ever.
We will probably do this by offering these as "perks" in a crowdfunding campaign, probably through Indieagogo. To my knowledge, patent applications have NEVER been sold in this manner.
See "Australia For Sale" at www.disruptivewind.com.
The invention has been granted a very powerful patent by the USA #8,870,615 Dynamic Foot Repositioning Systems. The international patent is PCT/US14/30556.
This innovation will have the most initial impact on the windsurfing industry. Basically the idea is that you have only 2 feet, so why do we use multiple foot straps that must be exited and re-entered during the most critical times? My system uses a pair of sliding "footdecks" that allow you to be attached to the board continually during gybes and other maneuvers. You can even have your feet side by side! Great freedom of movement when you want it and security when you need it. Simply un-weight the feet to move them along the tracks.
 See the video "3 Mile" https://youtu.be/VIxJ1OoN5g0 to see this in action. There are more videos on my You Tube channel (Peter Schulz) and elsewhere, plus we are busily working on a new video that we hope to release soon called "Worst Gybe Ever?" that should create a stir. Also, I see the need for a better "sales pitch" video so that is on our busy to do list as well.
 We have been very secretive during product development but have recently decided to "go public' in order to raise funds as well as to put pressure on some companies we hope to make a deal with. Have fun checking on me, my company, and this exciting new innovation! I look forward to hearing from you and seeing what you choose to share with the world.  Thanks, Peter Schulz

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Have a safe weekend!

Setting World records!

Greetings.
As part of the process of learning how to use some new software, I decided to make a short You Tube video showing off how much fun I had setting some new world records last week.
The concept is simple. Design a "stunt" showing off the MoaB (TM) repositioner and then go do it.
We've done this a few times with some adventuresome down winders.
But this time I made a "world record" contest out of it that others can do as well.

The rules: Create starting and end points by drawing lines straight across the river that intersect with Marker 14 and Marker 15 in the Columbia River between Cascade Locks, Oregon USA and Stevenson, Washington USA. Closest launch is Bob's Beach park at Stevenson. Thus the name of the "contest" became "Bob's run" 1 and 2.  Run 1 is from Marker 14 to 15. Run 2 is from Marker 14 to 15 and then continuing to a line drawn from the Stevenson pier across the river. These lines are able to be determined visually by the windsurfer competing so it is a true solo endeavor. Run 2 is not always possible as the wind drops off as you proceed upriver and I see no point in "limping" to the finish!

So here is the tricky part:
You MUST stay in the foot straps the entire run!
AND you must perform at least one regular gybe (sail flip and stance change with mast near body)
AND you must perform at least one duck gybe (clew near body sail flip and stance change).
No restrictions on board or sail size! Only one class for all (at this time).
If you come out of the straps or fail to do both jibes (of course you can do as many as you like) you must start over. There are many days where just making it to Marker 14 deserves an reward (it takes about 10 times as long to get there vs. the blast back).

I can not fathom a way to pull this off without using a repositioner.

Proof and timekeeping is done by contestant worn video (such as GoPro). Yell out the start and finish so you can review the video and determine the elapsed time.

So I launched on June 22 from Bob's Beach and made my way to Marker 14.
Made the gybes and set record #1 (on the second try) but the wind did die so Run 2 did not happen and I went in and changed from a 5.7 to a 7.0!
No clew mount on the 7.0 so only helmet cam footage was taken of records 2 and 3.
Here is the video made of records 2 and 3 (runs 1 and 2 with the 7.0) :

I will joyfully make and post a video of anyone who is able to beat either of my record runs!
I'll give some thought as to a prize...

P.S. The board I used is the FoaB( see earlier posts). It is now my favorite light wind board and preferred for heavier beta testers or demos.
P.P.S You have not seen the MoaBmobile aka Great White (Sprinter van) for awhile now because the engine blew up. It is in "surgery right now getting a transplant". I'm hoping the patient does well and gets out on the road again. We miss her!
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