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rtz



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:49 pm    Post subject: Tough Beginner sails Reply with quote

Been attempting to ride harder, faster, more aggressive lately. Wound up falling on the sail a few times. Had me thinking about durability.

Are there any specific sails out there that are actually built a bit different or out of different materials that will make them more durable vs's more standard and typical sails?
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grantmac017



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hot sails maui Superfreak. Weird sails though, they don't tune like anything else and need the right mast. Work best well powered up.
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rtz



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 12:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are they in production or available?
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Goodwind



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 12:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, Superfreak (non-ultra light version) is arguably the most durable sails ever made. Some of mine are over 15 years old but still in use, especially the smaller sizes like 3.5, 4.2 and 4.7m. These sails are typically used for wave or free-ride sailing but certainly OK for abusive beginners. As far as I know, they are still in production, checkout the following link.

http://www.hotsail.store/?s=superfreak+maui+edition&post_type=product
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86V8KPcaHYQ&t=38s
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NOVAAN



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sails built with ex-ply that have strings in the material work to stop big tears in the sail. Old sun baked monofilm sails do not hold up to impact well
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 10:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Use the key board and type, HOT SAILS MAUI.

In brief 4 versions of the Suoerfreak are offered. The Ultra Light is the least robust. The ME, Maui Edition is the most powerful . The classic suits most. The main material is Dacron . Also a HSM forum exists .

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 1:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

U2U2U2 wrote:
Use the key board and type, HOT SAILS MAUI.

In brief 4 versions of the Suoerfreak are offered. The Ultra Light is the least robust. The ME, Maui Edition is the most powerful . The classic suits most. The main material is Dacron . Also a HSM forum exists .


I can't seem to get registered on their forum, but lots of material can be searched there if a person doesn't need spoonfeeding.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

grantmac017 wrote:
U2U2U2 wrote:
Use the key board and type, HOT SAILS MAUI.

In brief 4 versions of the Suoerfreak are offered. The Ultra Light is the least robust. The ME, Maui Edition is the most powerful . The classic suits most. The main material is Dacron . Also a HSM forum exists .


I can't seem to get registered on their forum, but lots of material can be searched there if a person doesn't need spoonfeeding.


Look in your SPAM folder for sign on details .

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Tough Beginner sails Reply with quote

rtz wrote:
Been attempting to ride harder, faster, more aggressive lately. Wound up falling on the sail a few times. Had me thinking about durability.

Are there any specific sails out there that are actually built a bit different or out of different materials that will make them more durable vs's more standard and typical sails?


Your title is confusing, BEGINNER is the fuzzy word.

The 2nd paragraph , the answer is indeed the Superfreak.
This sail has a cult following. It does not appeal to everyone who tries it, it has a softish feel in comparisons to say a power wave sail.

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have had very good luck with Ezzy. Never had a problem in over 20 years.
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