Tech Talk

Tech Talk

4 Seasons

VRsport.tv gets some of the best athletes to talk through their technical kit, tips on tuning and variations within the range of boats.

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Tech Talk
  • VRsport TV Tech Talk - B14 - Nick Craig and Gary Parks

    Episode 1

    The B14, two person skiff, Tech Talk with Gary Parks and Nick Craig when they were at the British Nationals in 2019 - plenty of top tips and technical support.

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • Marlow Ropes Tech Talk - When To Replace Your Ropes

    Episode 2

    Marlow Rope's Technical Team explains about looking after your rope and when to replace - great tips to ensure everything is working at full performance. (CC Available)

    Video Producer: Marlow Ropes

  • VRsport TV Tech Talk - Contender - Mark Bulka

    Episode 3

    Mark Bulka, 2016 World Champion, gave an informative Tech Talk around his boat at the 2017 Denmark World Championship.

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • Marlow Ropes Tech Talk - Why Use Technora

    Episode 4

    Marlow Rope's Technical Team explains about why they manufacture using so much Technora in their covers - reducing heat and abrasion provides sailors with better performance. (CC Available)

    Video Producer: Marlow Ropes

  • VRsport TV Tech Talk - Hobie Wild Cat - Blaine Dodds and Charles Girard

    Episode 5

    Blaine Dodds and Charles Girard provide expert insight into tuning and racing their Hobie Wild Cat catamaran in between racing at the Noordwijk 2017 Championships.

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • Marlow Ropes Tech Talk - Explaining Rope Markings

    Episode 6

    Marlow Rope's Technical Team explains about rope markings - it's not all about bright colours and flecks to look good - they are there to help the sailor too. (CC Available)

    Video Producer: Marlow Ropes

  • VRsport TV Tech Talk - Hobie 16 - Rogier Duijndam

    Episode 7

    Top Dutch Hobie 16 helm, Rogier Duijndam, talks through his tuning techniques on his catamaran whilst racing at the Noordwijk 2017 regatta.

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • Marlow Ropes Tech Talk - Why Splice

    Episode 8

    Marlow Rope's Technical Team explains about the importance of splicing and why - retaining as much of the breakload of the rope as possible. (CC Available)

    Video Producer: Marlow Ropes

  • Marlow Ropes Tech Talk - Choosing The Right Splice For Soft Attach Blocks

    Episode 9

    Marlow Rope's Technical Team explains about the important job of choosing the right splice for soft attach blocks which are becoming common place for all types of boats. (CC Available)

    Video Producer: Marlow Ropes