I own a windwing Race 6.8 and sometimes it is too small. Will I
have a gain using a 7.8 sail in terms of planning? If so, what
will it be?
Board: Protech 9.5
WeightL: 165
I own a windwing Race 6.8 and sometimes it is too small. Will I
have a gain using a 7.8 sail in terms of planning? If so, what
will it be?
Board: Protech 9.5
WeightL: 165
>I own a windwing Race 6.8 and sometimes it is too small. Will I
>have a gain using a 7.8 sail in terms of planning? If so, what
>will it be?
>Board: Protech 9.5
>WeightL: 165
Don Barker
> I own a windwing Race 6.8 and sometimes it is too small. Will I
> have a gain using a 7.8 sail in terms of planning? If so, what
> will it be?
> Board: Protech 9.5
> WeightL: 165
In the last few years, "big" sails for short boards have become slightly higher
in aspect ratio and a lot shallower in draft (flatter). The current flatter
sails seem to work a lot better on short boards. I also have a WindWing race
6.8 ('95). It seems to hold off as much wind as last years race 6.2 but still
has better bottom end. My 6.8 seems to power-up in about 12 knots. If on a
plane, it will glide thru most 8-10 lulls. To answer your question directly, a
7.8 ought to power you up in about 2 to 4 knots less wind.
You probably know, but Windwing doesn't make a 7.8. They make a 7.4 that is
cut flat enough for good use on "short" (as in - boards without centerboards)
boards.
My $0.02 worth
Bill
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