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rtz
Joined: 31 Oct 2010 Posts: 296 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:52 pm Post subject: Need a better high wind sail |
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Out today in this:
Smallest sail I have is a 4.7m Chinook PowerGlide.
Had it out once in way more Wind with it flattened out and I thought it sailed like crap. Had it out today in the above wind and I just don’t like it. Sail always feels loose and flappy and blown out. My 6.5m and 7.5m always impress me with how they rig and sail.
What are some known and proven sails in around the same size(~4.7) that excell in the above winds and in winds greater then that? |
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grantmac017
Joined: 04 Aug 2016 Posts: 946
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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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How much do you weigh?
The power glide isn't a high wind sail. It's a lightweight training sail. |
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rtz
Joined: 31 Oct 2010 Posts: 296 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 2:48 am Post subject: |
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200lbs. |
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jingebritsen
Joined: 21 Aug 2002 Posts: 3371
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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 4:38 am Post subject: |
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in winds depicted above, i would sail my aerotech airx 5.8 or phantom 5.0
i am a power junkie, and like to have juice to spare in my most typical conditions in surf: onshore(ish) and a bit puffy. others would choose smaller, but they don't mind slogging much.
op has experienced what can happen to online only, price point driven consumers: they buy the wrong stuff.
i am 205 lbs and have been sailing for more than 3 decades. _________________ www.aerotechsails.com
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joethewindsufa
Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 1190 Location: Montréal
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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 5:29 am Post subject: |
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just out of curiosity
what board would you be on John ?? |
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techno900
Joined: 28 Mar 2001 Posts: 4182
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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:32 am Post subject: |
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In winds 20-30 range, I would likely be on a 5.2. If the wind was 20-24, I would be on a 6.0. For 24-28, a 5.2, 28-32 a 4.7 and over 30 a 4.0. I would be on a 96L board (a little big for 30+ winds, but that doesn't happen that often so I manage with the 96. I would use my 105L board with the 6.0.
I weigh 170 lbs
Most small sails rig pretty flat (but always a small foil shape), plus it's also important to have the right mast. Proper flex, length and IMCS, compatible with your sail brand/model/size. |
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manuel
Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 1158
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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:39 am Post subject: |
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What were you struggling with the most?
How much experience do you have with strong winds?
What were some of the other sailors reports on the day? _________________ *NEW* - Manu's Windsurfing Blog, The STORE! |
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thombiz
Joined: 25 Jun 2007 Posts: 799 Location: Corpus Christi
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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:18 am Post subject: |
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rtz if you are like me, you won't use a 4.5 very often, maybe 5 times a year max, so you should be able to find a good used sail to meet your needs. For me, when winds go over 30 mph, I need control and durability. In winds that high, speed is easy to achieve, but control is what you really need. I've owned a few sails in that size range that have been stellar. One was a Windwing Bash and the other is a Goya Guru. Both are made super tough with all x-scrim construction. Both have a "light in your hands feel". Both afford exceptional control when things get crazy. You might check Windance in the Gorge in their used sail dept. They have a 4.5 Guru and a 4.6 Windwing.
http://www.windance.com/Used-Gear/Used-Windsurf-Sails/4.5m2-Goya-Guru-2013/30276/
http://www.windance.com///4.6m-Windwing-Bash/40366/
PS: I've heard some really good things about the Naish Force sails. There is a 4.5 and a 4.2 for sale in the Buy/Sell section of Iwindsurf.
I have no relationship with Windance, I just look there first for used sails.
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U2U2U2
Joined: 06 Jul 2001 Posts: 5467 Location: Shipsterns Bluff, Tasmania. Colorado
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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:56 am Post subject: |
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Hard to fault Ezzy as a high wind control sail, or sail period.
PM me if interested in a Taka 1, 4.5 , VGC , ship from Colorado. _________________ K4 fins
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grantmac017
Joined: 04 Aug 2016 Posts: 946
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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:58 am Post subject: |
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I'm 195# and I've been sailing just over a year.
Just last weekend sailed a 6.4 and 5.7 on a 130L then 106L in near identical conditions (shallow and choppy 18-2.
Both used power wave/freeride sails on a decent SDM mast, nothing special. |
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