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Jaipal
Joined: 06 Apr 2002 Posts: 77 Location: Maui
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Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 2:51 pm Post subject: Three-batten surf sails |
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We now have a couple of threads going on sails so let's revive one on three-batten surf sails.
Check out the performance of the entire rig on this epic JP hit.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=904946436197332&set=vb.199353746756608&type=2&theater
I switched to three battens (Hot KS3) last fall. My own 2-cents is that they are unreal.
Before trying one I was pretty skeptical. Realized it was a game changer during the first session. Hard to switch back to four - let alone even contemplate five.
List everything you think would be "wrong" with a three-batten sail. Now imagine your dismay to find out everything you thought was wrong actually turned out to be better!
If you are a surf sailor you should give one a try. You will be seeing many more of them soon.
Cheers,
-J |
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mikecole
Joined: 21 Sep 2000 Posts: 164
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Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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I too was skeptical until I tried a KS3. The 4.9m KS3 has replaced my 5.3m and 4.7m sails. For me, when it’s rigged to specs, I get 5.3m grunt from that sail. In strong wind when others my size are using 4.5m I add 2 or even 3cm of outhaul and the sail is so well behaved I don’t have to rig smaller until it’s 4.2m wind. So happy with that sail. Now I want to replace my small sails (4.2m and 3.7m) The only bummer is that they each require a different mast
Curious to hear from others who are using three batten offerings from different sail makers…
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