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> I had sailed my Bic Veloce 288 for a few years - usually with a 6.5 - when I
> took some advice from this NG and got a Bee 289 and a Retro 7.5 this year. I
> love this combination for the predominate low wind and gusty conditions I
> sail in, and when I'm lucky enough to have more wind I rig the 6.5 with
> either board. However the Veloce isn't getting much use. That being the
> case, I am considering trading it in for smaller board with less overlap
> with the Bee. It would be used for those rare Ontario days when I can sail
> with my 5.5 or 4.6 and for my annual trip to Hatteras - hopefully getting
> into B & J sailing.
> I am currently looking at a Saxo 270 demonstrator and a 2 yr. old (used)
> Saxo 264. I weigh 155 lbs. and I am comfortable in straps and waterstarting
> (but blow 50 % of my gibes and the rest aren't pretty). I would appreciate
> advice on choosing between these two boards. Laurie
The Saxo 270 is a better all around shape, and for a person 155 lbs, you can
comfortably sail it from about 5.0 to 6.5. Of course you could also go a
little bigger or a little smaller in sail size. The other thing is that the
Saxo 270 is one of the easiest boards to jibe. Its relatively flat rocker and
weight help it keep speed through jibes and the amount of vee makes it smooth
through chop. A nice all around board.
kev
manager, berkeley boardsports
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Kevin Kan
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by Laurie Fawcet » Fri, 25 Aug 2000 04:00:00