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rtz
Joined: 31 Oct 2010 Posts: 296 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 10:32 pm Post subject: Light wind board of choice |
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Not foiling yet(future activity).
Considering the JP Super Lightwind for the summer breezes so I can get time on the water. Running a 9m and possibly a 10 or 11.
Is this THE board; or is there another option I should look into? What about the biggest size Slalom boards?
I just want to be able to plane in really light conditions.
http://jp-australia.com/2019/products/boards/2019-super-lightwind/ |
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rtz
Joined: 31 Oct 2010 Posts: 296 Location: Oklahoma City
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ss59
Joined: 10 Nov 2016 Posts: 104
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 1:28 am Post subject: |
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have sailed a Starboard Ultrasonic, with a 8.6 Severne Overdrive and a good carbon fin. Planned pretty easily on flat water at around 8-9-10kts of wind (I'm about 175lbs) with a couple of pumps to get it going. Not difficult to sail nor that exciting. It is basically a very big slalom board so the straps are very outboard and when you catapult you will smash the nose.
I've heard the JP SLW planes fractionally earlier but is fractionally slower at the top end |
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joethewindsufa
Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 1190 Location: Montréal
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grantmac017
Joined: 04 Aug 2016 Posts: 946
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 11:41 am Post subject: |
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In my opinion foiling is no more difficult than sailing very wide boards with outboard straps and large sails.
But honestly I don't think you're ready for either one given your previous posts.
Something like a large Starboard Go in the tough construction would be a far better choice than some fragile and edgy ultra light wind board. Added bonus they can also foil well. |
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NOVAAN
Joined: 28 Sep 1994 Posts: 1549
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 11:55 am Post subject: |
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I second that. Get a use techno 152 or a Tabou Rocket in a bigger size... Get some skills then decide on a super lite wind board. Consider a cross over wind foil board. Then just add a foil when your ready.. |
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d0uglass
Joined: 28 May 2004 Posts: 1286 Location: Bonita Springs, Florida
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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IMO any secondhand formula board or 85+ cm wide shortboard will do the trick for light wind planing with jumbo sails, so you don't need to break the bank getting a JP SLW or SB UltraSonic. Since you're transitioning from a longer beginner board, you might prefer something like the "GO" which has a bit more length and gradual rocker to glide up onto a plane without requiring good pumping technique. _________________ James' Blog: Windsurfing Equipment Size Calculator
http://jimbodouglass.blogspot.com/2010/11/updated-windsurf-calculator-online.html |
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jirvin_4505
Joined: 07 Jul 2015 Posts: 52
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 7:45 am Post subject: |
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++++
Lots of love locally for the early 2005 ish large starboard go’s and free formulas in light winds with big sails.
Me... obsessed with the Slw thrill. The older wood jpslw is tough. I haven’t brocken it yet despite many attempts
Older slalom boards 85cm work almost as well but considerably more fragile
Cheers Jeff |
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qwertyjjj
Joined: 09 Jul 2015 Posts: 98
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Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 11:49 am Post subject: |
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9,10,11 sails?!
What is your average local wind speed?
With those size sails you'd be better off moving to foiling and a smaller sail.
It's like wielding a lead weight around... The 10 and 11 |
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jirvin_4505
Joined: 07 Jul 2015 Posts: 52
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Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 11:02 pm Post subject: |
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qwertyjjj wrote: | 9,10,11 sails?!
What is your average local wind speed?
With those size sails you'd be better off moving to foiling and a smaller sail.
It's like wielding a lead weight around... The 10 and 11 |
Wind speed for the lightwind gear is when smaller gear doesn’t get going...,
Generally around the 10-13knots. Little to no white caps in water
Basically turn up and make a decision plus local knowledge on how the wind will develop or die. Once you rig hate coming in to change rigs. Generally prefer to change fins or boards
I sail in tidal conditions with sandbars and shallow water as tide goes out
A my local we are experimenting with light wind shallow water options - favourite option at moment is the large go type boards 85cm wide with cast aluminium ‘fangy’ fins and 8.5m sails
Sail size generally for Slw is 8.5-9.5. Once you get going the size doesn’t seem an issue
Would like the joy of foils but not practical at my local
It... my son on my gear vs foil
My 14yo 75kg son is not intimidated by 9.5 severne od sail on large gear
https://youtu.be/CeYs7ryWBag
Enjoy
Cheers Jeff |
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