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>In overpowered conditions I experience excessive spinout (sometimes
>3 or 4 times on one reach). As long as I use large fins I'm fine but when
>the wind picks up and I use a somewhat smaller fin with the same sail (7.5
>sail with a 39 cm fin, 6.5 with a 34 cm fin), problems begin.
I would swap fins with a sailing buddy for something the same size and see if >3 or 4 times on one reach). As long as I use large fins I'm fine but when
>the wind picks up and I use a somewhat smaller fin with the same sail (7.5
>sail with a 39 cm fin, 6.5 with a 34 cm fin), problems begin.
you notice a difference. The particular fin (not just size) makes a HUGE
difference in preventing and recovering from spinout.
Tom O'Brien - Chicago