Pettit Sailboards, Anyone on one?

[POLLOCJM]

Just curious if anyone out there has heard of these boards and just
wondering what you thought about them. Thanks for the input

poll...@ctrvax1.vanderbilt.edu

[Elijah Elmo Stewart]

: Just curious if anyone out there has heard of these boards and just

: wondering what you thought about them. Thanks for the input

I know someone who owns one. He bought it used while on vacation in the
Gorge. The one he owns is kind of a speed board. He used it to win the
Windsurfing Hatteras speed trials for the past 2 years (Mike Seifert,
fastest man on the east coast!). He posted speeds over 40mph. From what I
hear they're good boards!

Brian M.

[Wilton Hart]

>> Just curious if anyone out there has heard of these boards and just
>>wondering what you thought about them. Thanks for the input
>>
>>
>> poll...@ctrvax1.vanderbilt.edu
>>
>>

>These boards are made in Hood River by Gary Petit. They are fast and
>light; custom built. I'd say equal to Priester but much smaller
>operation.

I own two of these boards and like them a lot. My first one was an 8'8"
light wind board. It has square rails and is really a racing board.
This board works best with a 5.0 and larger sail.

The second one is a round railed bump and jump board. It is 8'2" and has
been clocked at over 40MPH in the Lyle speed course. This board works best
at 4.0 and above.

Path: wil...@windsurf.cci.tek.com THE GORGE: Living on the edge of a HURRICANE

[BILL174]

I am a cloise friend of Gary's and speedsail on his boards. They are
excelent,light and durable. He does all types of boards wave, slalom,etc.
Email me with questions

[BILL174]

Unfortunately Tommy Priester is out of business as he lost a hand in a
farming accident two years ago. Last I talked to him he was doing well.
Bill Kline

[BILL174]

It is important to remember that Gary will build to suit whatever your
needs. He is truly one of the best.. Bill Kline (AHD/HOT/Petit)