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Good question. We're told that "some of the lumber is cut to exact dimensions, some is not." Since "some" is an unknown quantity, it's possible that almost all of the lumber is cut to exact dimensions. It's also possible that almost all of the lumber is not cut to exact dimensions. We just don't know. That's an important thing to remember about "some." It can mean practically any quantity or amount. Imagine that there are 100 pieces of lumber. It's possible to have 98 pieces that are not cut to exact dimensions and only 2 pieces that are cut to exact dimensions. If there are also 100 pieces of plywood, and all of those are cut to exact dimensions, that would give us a total of 102 pieces of wood cut to exact dimensions: 100 plywood + 2 lumber = 102 pieces of wood cut to exact dimensions. The other 98 pieces of wood would not be cut to exact dimensions. "Most of the wood that is cut to exact dimensions is stored inside." Since "most" just means more than half, if 102 pieces of wood are cut to exact dimensions, it's possible that only 52 of those pieces are stored inside. What about the 98 pieces that are not cut to exact dimensions? Where are they stored? We don't know. We aren't told anything about that. Based on the information we're given, it's completely possible that they are all stored inside. In that case, here's what's stored inside: 52 pieces cut to exact dimensions. 98 pieces not cut to exact dimensions. "Only wood that is not cut to exact dimensions is currently discounted." Based on the numbers we're using, there could be 98 pieces stored inside that are currently discounted, and 52 pieces that are not currently discounted. This means most of the wood stored inside is currently discounted. The statement, "Most of the wood inside is not currently discounted," is not provable because we just came up with a scenario where that statement would not be true. Does this make sense? A couple of things might help you figure this kind of thing out on your own. First, when you see words like "most" or "some," think about the extremes. What's the largest quantity possible, and what's the smallest? The LSAT will often try to trick us into thinking about one possibility while ignoring the others. You could even plug in a few numbers if that helps, like I did here. Jot them down on your scrap paper. And finally, you have to keep track of the difference between similar terms, like "cut to exact dimensions" vs. "not cut to exact dimensions," or lumber vs. plywood vs. wood. It's something you definitely have to pay attention to in the example you gave. If anyone else is reading this and wants to know where this stimulus came from, it's from Chapter 21 of the LSAT Trainer: www.trainertestprep.com/lsat/sample-chapters

It's also useful to note that, in this drill, Mike Kim is using "provable" in a very specific way. The point of this drill might be a little clearer if instead Mike had asked which of the statements "must be true." Actual LSAT questions generally don't use the word "provable," possibly because there is potential for people to legitimately misunderstand what is being asked.

@@ScottMillerCoaching Thank you for the explanation! What tripped me up was the word "Most" and the fact that we know that Plywood is 50% of the wood per "equal amount" in the first sentence. And I thought because 50%+ of the wood inside is plywood or lumber, it'd be true

Good question. Think of a distance about 1/4 to 1/3 the length of the board. Most boards with a center fin that I've seen have the fin placed somewhere around that distance from the tail of the board. That's probably a good place to put the drift stopper, at least as a starting point. I'd recommend experimenting a bit: try it there, then place it a bit farther forward, then a bit farther back. That can be a good way to find the ideal spot. Of course, if you can find some instructions for the drift stopper online, they might provide even better guidance. Or maybe someone who has used the drift stopper can reply here and give advice. It would be great for you to reply here and tell people what worked for you once you've had a chance to try it.

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Glad you liked the video. Have you used the Flysurfer STING yet? How did it work? And I'm glad you liked the Nantucket joke. It is seriously something to think about, and good to remind people about if you're going to do any wind sport in a large body of water.

The fin hasn’t arrived yet. I’ll let you know. I was able to use my iSUP without it the first time I tried the wing, but there wasn’t a ton of wind, so it didn’t matter much. I’ll update you if the fin works well. Seems like it would be stable based on the design.

Haha! Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

Windsurfing is definitely fun. If you're getting used to using your wing with your SUP, it shouldn't be too hard to transition to windsurfing.

where do you put the paddle when using the wing?

@@ziobleed If your SUP has any kind of tie-downs, like on the nose, you can use those to attach the paddle. If your board doesn't have tie-downs, NSI sells tie-down attachments that stick on the board with 3M adhesive: www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=93. I've personally never used any of these attachments, but I've used other NSI products and have always been happy with them.

@@ScottMillerCoaching thanks, problably ill attach only the last part of the paddle to avoid it being annoying during the surfing with the wing . I just need the paddle in case i lost much water downwind

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

How did it go?

@@ScottMillerCoaching I've had 3 sessions now with ~6-8knots of wind and one session with 12-20knots. My SUP only has fins at the back and it's very slow to turn. So usually I jump off to jybe as I lose less ground that way. I'm still not able to go upwind, but my last session I was able to chose which waves I caught going downwind. Then I either paddled into the wind for another run or walked all my gear back along the lakeshore. It's great to be out on the water and I'm not in a huge rush to become an expert so SUP + a 5m wing is a good bit of gear for me now.

Great question! You're talking about the examples at 46:12. These examples give you a chance to test your ability to spot inferences by applying the concepts we discussed earlier. In each example, I included a statement that can't be linked to the others. The idea is to notice what types of statements can be linked, and what can't. Technically, you could say "R --> Q and P," but that's not really an inference. It's just a different way of diagramming the information that's already stated. The connection I show, combining two statements to infer R --> ~J, is typical of what you'll need to do on some questions like Must Be True questions in LR. You'll often need to see which statements can be linked and which can't. For example, a Must Be True question might give you something like Q --> P as a wrong answer. We can't link Q and P through R. If you're taking the upcoming June 2024 exam, you might also see something like this tested in a logic game.

This board went upwind very well when winging like I am in this video. A few things might have been happening when you tried it. This is a 12'6" board, and the length definitely helps it go upwind. A 9" inflatable could definitely be more challenging. The board in this video has a center fin, which is very helpful. Where the center fin is placed can make a big difference. Slingshot sells a glue-on fin called a SUPWinder. From what I understand, they recommend placing the box/fin so that the center is 75cm from the center of the rear, main fin box. Even when moving the center fin forward and aft in the fin box on this SUP, I've noticed a difference. And yes, technique is also important. This video might be helpful: th-cam.com/video/xT6vH9tAeg0/w-d-xo.html

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Great! Blind review is especially helpful when you're aiming for a high score.

Great point. The feeling of being overwhelmed definitely seems to lead to procrastination for many people. And mindfulness practices can definitely reduce feelings of being overwhelmed.

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Yes. When winging on this SUP, I use both the rear fin and the center fin ("daggerboard") exactly as you see at 2:37 in the video.

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You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. The wing manufacturer gave you fins to mount on the center of your board? What kind of wing is it? And do the fins look like the Drift Stopper that I show at 3:00 in the video?

@@ScottMillerCoaching Thanks for quick response. Sorry, not the manufacturer, but the seller of wing gave me two fins to stick on the board, which are a little bigger than standard SUP fins. Basically when I glue them they should look like the Drift Stopper. My wing is an F2 glide All around. What is the difference or similarity between that Drift Stopper and one center fin?

@@djoleu2, I think the main advantage of the Drift Stopper is that the fins are mounted on a bar that straps to the board, so it doesn't need to be glued. I believe that it is easier to do this type of strap-on setup with two fins. If the fin is glued on then it's easy to do a single fin. If you already have the two fins from the seller, those should be fine. Just be sure to follow any instructions you were given about how to install them. It's pretty important to place them in the correct position on the board. Good luck, and have fun!

@@ScottMillerCoaching Thanks again for your reply. Yes, I've already asked the manufacturer for instructions on how to properly place the fins, so we'll see. I can't wait to try it, I'm very impatient. :) All the best. Greeting.

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Glad you enjoyed the video! Different SUPs might have different places to attach a paddle when you're not using it. Some SUPs have tie-down straps or bungees on the deck, or at least attachment points for them. That would be one way to store the paddle when you're not using it. If a SUP doesn't have these, but it does have a handle, you might be able to attach the paddle to the handle.

You're the first to notice, or at least the first to comment ;-)

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All-around SUPs and touring SUPs can both work fine with a wing. You might want to think about the kind of board you would want for paddling. Wing SUPing is fun, but if you're spending money on a new board it might be good to have one that you can use for more than one thing. If you're getting an inflatable like the Aqua Marina Beast, are you planning to buy something like the Duotone Drift Stopper, or are you planning to attach a center fin somehow? This makes wing SUPing much easier and more enjoyable. You might find it challenging without one, unless you already have experience winging or windsurfing and know how to make the board track upwind without a center fin.

one that has a center board box already installed is nice and no failure from a self glued on part. RedPaddle Co and a couple of others (starboard?) make windsurf sups with a center box and attachment point for a mast. RPC is 10'6" and about 30" wide and makes a fine SUP as well as doing wing and wind surf. fWIW

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Good question. The board that I'm using in this video is a 12"6' Starboard Inflatable Touring WindSUP. It's made for paddling or windsurfing, but it also works great with a wing. I've seen a few SUPs advertised for use with a wing, but I've never tried one. The ones that I've seen are basically windSUPs, and even have mast tracks for windsurfing. WindSUPs and SUPs for winging will either have a centerboard or a removable center fin. That's the main feature which makes them different from a regular SUP. Having some type of center fin makes wing SUPing much easier, especially for a beginner. But you can add a center fin to a regular SUP. There are even center fins that can attach to an inflatable SUP. Any SUP that you're comfortable paddling should work fine with a wing.

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Thanks, Ben!

if it's an option, a lesson on an efoil is a very enlightening experience. Combining all the elements is HARD. For foiling, just learning where on the board your feet need to be for on your knees vs standing up. From stretched and overworking legs to learning the balance point with relaxed legs and a close stance was hundreds of get offs. My development was hindered primarily by the soreness of my knees, raw from climbing back onto the board after another "nope, not there" try. Learning how to weight shift to bring the foil up and down, and then safely FLY it BEFORE you try to add winging to it is a big advancement in your understanding and speeds up your development in putting it all together. Now after becoming adequate efoiling, (and it IS amazing, flying on water) I can't WAIT to learn the wing/sailing part of this and put it all together in this coming summer I turn 65. JMO and my experience on this same journey.

A bigger person generally needs a bigger wing. You'll probably want something at least 6.5m to 7m. However, this also depends on how strong the wind is where you'll be using the wing. With stronger winds, you don't need as large of a wing.The brand/design of the wing also makes a difference. I once tried a 7.2m Naish S25 Wing-Surfer, which didn't feel particularly powerful compared to my 6.5m wing. This is an older model, though. I think they've improved the larger sizes of some of the newer wings. Maybe someone close to your size will see this and reply with some advice about a model and size that has worked for them.

I'm not sure how well that would work. If you want the wing to pull you across the water, you'll need to tilt the wing to one side the way we show in the video starting at around the 4:35 mark. You'll need to stand up in order to do that, which doesn't seem like it would work well in a kayak.

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Very, very true, JakeDawg. It's a useful question to ask: "do I really want to do this? Or do I want to dream about doing it?" And really, either answer is okay. If we can be honest with ourselves, we can spend time doing what we enjoy doing, whether that's doing a thing, or dreaming about doing the thing.

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Thanks, Randy! Glad you enjoyed the video. I totally agree that having some wind can make all of this easier. After a bit of practice, I do think it's possible to have some fun with a SUP in wind that might be a bit light for foiling. And yes, the center fin does make a big difference!