What fin? Another beginner question.

U2U2U2 · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 10:36 am Post subject:

I have to visualize what you have written, esp the verbiage, and I sail a boat as well.
Far too techno, Techno.

techno900 · Joined: 28 Mar 2001 Posts: 4161

Moving back if wind increases, not too "techno". Why you move back in increasing wind may be too "techno" for some, but I don't think it is too complex for most.

Most people like to know why, when they are instructed to do something.

Maybe, "move back on the board when the wind increases to balance the additional force in the sail". KISS.

U2U2U2 · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 12:06 pm Post subject:

The term stern, who calls the back of a windsurf board that..?

BEAM REACH, well if your into sailing terms that fits.
You missed the point.

I assume you like the band Kiss
And are not saying to me KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID

techno900 · Joined: 28 Mar 2001 Posts: 4161

If anyone learning to windsurf doesn't know where the stern is, they probably should stick to inner tubes. Beam reach or perpendicular to the wind, should be clear enough for just about anyone.

Regardless, I am sure Andrea gets the picture. No big deal here, just having some fun.

KISS was addressing my statement: "move back on the board when the wind increases to balance the additional force in the sail". The stupid part refereing to me.

coachg · Joined: 10 Sep 2000 Posts: 3550

swchandler · Joined: 08 Nov 1993 Posts: 10588

Very well said coachg, and it all makes perfect sense.

Yet, the trick is knowing what to do intuitively out sailing around in the variable conditions. Actually though, it's not that hard once you get familiar with the harmony and balance of everything.

cgoudie1 · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 3:54 pm Post subject:

Gotta agree with Steve here, it may be intellectually stimulating to know
the physics, but when you're doing it, it needs to be intuitive. Calculating
out where your feet should be when the COE gets over the CLR at 20 MPH speed, with a fin of aspect ration 6, and a board width of 24" while turning to ride a swell, well if you do that you just missed your tasty swell ride, by about 10 swells no matter how quick your are mentally ;*)

The physics is fun, no doubt about that, and I love a good formula, and
some mental gymnastics..........on the beach!

-Craig

isobars · Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935

andreafuentes99 · Joined: 12 Jan 2016 Posts: 27

Thanks all, I get the idea about moving back on the board as needed to adjust to wind conditions etc. Wink

Appreciate all the great advice.

ittiandro · Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Posts: 294

I'have been windsurfing for many years, so I am not really a beginner.

I just bought a Bic 11'6" WindSup as I preferred to trade off the " planeability" of the shortboards for a better stability and light winds performance.

What size of fin is recommended on a Bic WindSup 11'6" to replace the standard Dolphin fin for a better lift and and directional control , especially in non-flat waters and moderate winds?

I am being offered a 2nd hand 33 cm( 30cm) weed fin with an approximately 40 ° angle. Unlike the Dolphin, it is very, very stiff and because of its surface it promises a better performance than the Dolphin.

l'd be using it with a 5.6 and /or a N.P. Garda 6.2, in light to moderate winds.I generally sub-plane

Under these conditions, I wonder if the above-mentioned weed fin is a good match for these sail sizes and if I should expect a better performance on the WindSup, compared to the Dolphin fin.

Thanks

Ittiandro