by ratho.. » Sun, 12 Feb 2006 17:26:01
I hope this does not also spell death for the windsurfing division
(although I received an ominous sounding email today from a friend).
My first set of sails were 'wings and I learned to sail in Berkeley,
Windwing's backyard for many years. It would be a shame for them to go
away.
kev
by Brian M » Sun, 12 Feb 2006 19:36:12
Wonder what will happen to the sail line? Never heard too much about
the sails and their development which made me believe Bill was
concentrating more on kite development, but I could easily be wrong.
Wonder if we'll see Bill, break away from their current corporate
situation (structure) and start something else? You are righ Kev, it
would be a shame to see the WW logo disappear as they they are a part
of the windsurfing history!
Bri
>I hope this does not also spell death for the windsurfing division
>(although I received an ominous sounding email today from a friend).
>My first set of sails were 'wings and I learned to sail in Berkeley,
>Windwing's backyard for many years. It would be a shame for them to go
>away.
>kev
by wsurf » Sun, 12 Feb 2006 23:35:53
I saw Rick four years later living in the Gorge in the heyday working
at one of the big shops. He probably pissed Wardog off...it was those
days he has talked about before.
Bill has always been a innovator (and will be a Hall of Famer), and I
always liked the fact he would rub elbows with many of us on
rec.windsurfing and offer his views and advice. Windwing is a different
beast now, but the time have changed a lot too. I hope this a minor
thing.
by GeorgeUSA3 » Mon, 13 Feb 2006 03:28:38
by LeeD » Mon, 13 Feb 2006 03:32:10
by ratho.. » Mon, 13 Feb 2006 03:35:40
kev
by windmtn_p.. » Mon, 13 Feb 2006 08:13:39
-- Wind Mtn. Pete
> I hope this does not also spell death for the windsurfing division
> (although I received an ominous sounding email today from a friend).
> My first set of sails were 'wings and I learned to sail in Berkeley,
> Windwing's backyard for many years. It would be a shame for them to go
> away.
> kev
by (PeteCresswell » Mon, 13 Feb 2006 09:20:36
Noticed this on day one, but People Who Knew (supposedly) said "noooo problem".
Not!
--
PeteCresswell
by Charles L » Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:06:40
I'm really sorry, but not suprised I suppose, to hear about WW's woes.
I hope they continue to make windsurfing sails.
The stories about arrogant salesmen ring all too true. I'll never
forget one guy in Hatteras telling an intermediate sailor she should
get out of the "kiddie pool" (i.e., Pamlico Sound) and sail the
ocean...
by (PeteCresswell » Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:28:45
by BigK » Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:02:31
Although I haven't dealt with WW very much, they have impressed me to be
a top-notch company and although I'm sorry to hear they're current kite
production is being held up, I'm very happy to hear they will continue
to be in business.
by Brian M » Mon, 13 Feb 2006 22:14:52
Recent decisions by the current management effectively ended my 24
year association with the
Windwing brand as of Dec 15th 2005. The deception of customers and
supporters does not represent the
business philosophy and tradition I strived to create over the 20
years in which I was the founder
and principle owner. Therefore I am making this announcement to
eliminate any confusion or
misconception as to my relationship with the company or it's future
products or services. This is a
sad day for me and, from the comments here and in other forums, those
who viewed the Bird logo and
my associated design talents with respect. I deeply appreciate the
many positive statements
regarding my work and hope to continue in the wind sports business as
a designer, R&D consultant or
product manager. I sincerely hope Windwing will carry on the tradition
of innovation and customer
service I helped to establish.
Best regards to you all,
- Bill Hansen
>I hope this does not also spell death for the windsurfing division
>(although I received an ominous sounding email today from a friend).
>My first set of sails were 'wings and I learned to sail in Berkeley,
>Windwing's backyard for many years. It would be a shame for them to go
>away.
>kev
by Brian M » Mon, 13 Feb 2006 22:16:12
>Recent decisions by the current management effectively ended my 24
>year association with the
>Windwing brand as of Dec 15th 2005. The deception of customers and
>supporters does not represent the
>business philosophy and tradition I strived to create over the 20
>years in which I was the founder
>and principle owner. Therefore I am making this announcement to
>eliminate any confusion or
>misconception as to my relationship with the company or it's future
>products or services. This is a
>sad day for me and, from the comments here and in other forums, those
>who viewed the Bird logo and
>my associated design talents with respect. I deeply appreciate the
>many positive statements
>regarding my work and hope to continue in the wind sports business as
>a designer, R&D consultant or
>product manager. I sincerely hope Windwing will carry on the tradition
>of innovation and customer
>service I helped to establish.
>Best regards to you all,
>- Bill Hansen
>>http://windwing.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=823&PN=1
>>I hope this does not also spell death for the windsurfing division
>>(although I received an ominous sounding email today from a friend).
>>My first set of sails were 'wings and I learned to sail in Berkeley,
>>Windwing's backyard for many years. It would be a shame for them to go
>>away.
>>kev
by Anthony Boese » Tue, 14 Feb 2006 01:28:43
Anthony (A loyal Windwing rider for 16+ years)
> -- Wind Mtn. Pete
>>http://windwing.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=823&PN=1
>>I hope this does not also spell death for the windsurfing division
>>(although I received an ominous sounding email today from a friend).
>>My first set of sails were 'wings and I learned to sail in Berkeley,
>>Windwing's backyard for many years. It would be a shame for them to go
>>away.
>>kev
by GeorgeUSA3 » Tue, 14 Feb 2006 01:25:10
> Anthony (A loyal Windwing rider for 16+ years)
> > I was a loyal Windwing customer back in the 80's.... they certainly
> > made some great, bomber sails back then. My loyalty switched to
> > Northwave when I moved here to the Gorge and discovered that
> > lightweight sails make such a HUGE difference with smaller gear. They
> > were always so friendly until recent years. Seems they became a high
> > pressure Gorge shop to try and push sales, and it backfired on 'em.
> > Thanks to the "expert" windsurfing salesperson at Windwing in HR who
> > set me straight by saying my sailing must really "SUCK" (!!) because I
> > don't own Windwings LATEST and GREATEST sails. Yeah, my sailing really
> > 'SUCKS', dude. Fact, just got home from 3 hours on the water at
> > Stevenson in a wonderfully awesome 3.7 'sucky' sesh. : )
> > -- Wind Mtn. Pete
> >>http://windwing.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=823&PN=1
> >>I hope this does not also spell death for the windsurfing division
> >>(although I received an ominous sounding email today from a friend).
> >>My first set of sails were 'wings and I learned to sail in Berkeley,
> >>Windwing's backyard for many years. It would be a shame for them to go
> >>away.
> >>kev
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