Help! what sail to use in 18-22 winds?

rideqckslvr · Joined: 29 Mar 2003 Posts: 6

Just came back from europe, didnt windsurf for 3 weeks....and tomorrow we are having 18-22 wind. I am wondering what gear should i use.
My options are
4.7 Dr.X
4.9 Ezzy Frestyle
6.0 Naish Noa 4

I wieght about 160 pounds. And stand about 6 feet tall...
thanks for your input
Ilya

carl · Joined: 25 Feb 1997 Posts: 2674 Location: SF bay area

Why not just take all 3 and decide when you get there? (although theres probably a big overlap between the 4.7/4.9 so you could forget one of those). If you really believe forcasts, you are in trouble in this sport, always take everything (especially since you just got back from europe)

morwind4me · Joined: 30 Apr 2002 Posts: 270

well thats all personal opinion but if it were me........Id be pretty good with that 6.0 Koa, maybe even a 6.6 (Im bigger than you and probably have worse technique.

The best thing to do is go out there and see what others are sailing.

rideqckslvr · Joined: 29 Mar 2003 Posts: 6

Thanks guys,
I ended up rigging 2 sails and just swiching off when the wind changed.
ilya