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jingebritsen
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rangerider
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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I purchased a 12 M formula sail with 100% carbon mast - I think the op is at the sweet spot. The 9.5m lion is an awesome sail that I end up sailing all the time in our conditions. The SLW would be very similar to my Ultrasonic which also gets a lot of use. If you live somewhere not very windy I think that is a great combo. From what I have heard you might as well go SDM for 460 and up on the mast.
This is the same argument over and over but my vote is for big sails and wide boards any day there is enough wind to plane compared to a longboard. |
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LeeD
Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 1175
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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Lots of Formula sailors think an 11, or even 10.5 sized sail planes up SOONER than a 12.
Most find a 12 hard to pump, which can equal 3-5 mph wind for super light wind planing.
Also, the 70 sized fin might be a touch small for 12 meter sailing.
But, I hope it works well for you. |
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jingebritsen
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gregnw44
Joined: 23 Jul 2008 Posts: 783 Location: Seattle, Wa
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Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 1:58 am Post subject: |
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jingebritsen wrote: | prior to double luff sails, 12.5 meter sails pumped far more easily.
biggest advantage to going big is glide and off the wind.
70 cm fin is plenty big. |
You're with Steve G - is that right?
I was in your store's... in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale... first of June... doing a little sight-seeing vacay.
Also... rented and sailed at Biscayne... and made the drive N to Calema to see and sail Tinho's spot
Anyway, just wanted to mention... I sold TWO 11.7 double-luff FW sails for you guys!!
Two local guys up here in WA... that I've helped... and nurtured... encouraged. Both bought those giant blue and yellow power-houses, from you... last month
And... I'm putting together a fun-sail - race - clinic - freestyle event tomorrow... in our typical light wind up here. They'll both be there, plus 6 to 8 other's.
I just announced it early Fri morning... and within 8 hours, I had another little successful event all filled up.
So now, on Sat (by the time you're reading this) it'll be another day of helping to grow grass-roots windsurfing up here in the PNW.
Just sayin'...
Greg |
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gregnw44
Joined: 23 Jul 2008 Posts: 783 Location: Seattle, Wa
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Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 10:31 am Post subject: |
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What I meant by < Just sayin' > is... I'm just sayin' that like many here, and around the country (that never post on a forum) I do my part to keep the "stoke going". And offer encouragement to other's.
Windsurfing is an individual sport. But like skiing, snowboarding, biking, and so many other's.... there are also many fun social and group events that we all grow from. I learn something form other people, every time I go with them. Plus it's fun to share a "great time" with other's !!
On my way to meet up now
Greg - |
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ghost1
Joined: 11 Mar 2013 Posts: 56 Location: Burlington Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 12:25 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the information. Got a little off topic here but that's cool. It's given me a lot to think about. I appreciate it!
We'll see what I buy after a winter of saving money. |
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