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Hi. got a new Prius v (lowercase v)

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Surfer Kitersurfer Paul, Jan 2, 2016.

  1. Surfer Kitersurfer Paul

    Surfer Kitersurfer Paul Junior Member

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    Great Board. Here is what I am replacing on right and new my new Prius v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon). Ironically, my wife has wanted this car for ever and it was to be her car.... but I will be taking it because I will have a 40 mi each way M-F daily commute. I am a kitesurfer and surfer (...and go frequently after work) so here is a picture of what I will try to fit in (and perhaps on) my new Prius v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon). I will pare it down to "essentials" :) and will likely put a rack on roof. Element and Prius.jpg
     
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    congrats and welcome! all the best stuffing the sausage.:p
     
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    In advance, don't complain about 35mpg with all that weight in back and a roof rack. Your mileage will be lower that the sticker.
     
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    Pretty sure she's gonna handle the surf board with a good rack. Welcome to the club!
     
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    Actually, not much weight back there. Kites weight next to nothing and the boards are light (also I will limit to 1-2 boards, typically). Yeah, the rack may be a problem. I will probably go with the Whispbar S16 which has lowest drag of any bar on the market. Thanks.
     
    #5 Surfer Kitersurfer Paul, Jan 9, 2016
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    Is that the clear sky metallic color? If so that's what me and my wife own as well. We love the color. It changes as the daylight changes or so it seems :)
     
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  7. Surfer Kitersurfer Paul

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    No, mine is the sea glass pearl. It is a pretty nice color, however I will look up your color!
     
    #7 Surfer Kitersurfer Paul, Jan 9, 2016
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