Max sailsize for Kode 86
 

I have just ordered a K86 2010. I planned to use the K86 with my ICON5.3 and upwards. The question is, how far up can I go in sail size? What is the size of the sail when I no longer gain any early planning performance? I want my biggest sail size to be comfortable with the board as the K86 will be my light wind board. I weigh 75 kg and will use the board both in small waves and bump n jump. My options right now are ICON5.9 or NP FireFly 6.1.

Anybody with recc. or experience?

Up to 6.2m sails.

6.2....By own experience? What type of sail? What do you weigh?

I've sailed a Kode 86 with a 6.4m2 sail. I weigh ~80kg. The board has the width to support such a sail but you need a larger fin to drive it. I looses a bit of maneuverability but it seems to keep its speed. I did not notice a sizable change in planing performance. Hope this helps.

I have the 2008 Acid 86 which I am told is very similar to the Kode in this size. I use a 6m freeride sail with a 26.5 cm select wave fin, this combo works fine, but the board does work better with smaller sail sizes I think. This is a fantastic board and just so easy to ride and gybe : )

CAM sail?
 

What about CAM sails? For instance would 6.0 GTX or S Type work well on Kode 86?

S Type
http://www.north-windsurf.com/en/sails/S_TYPE

GTS race:
http://www.gaastra.com/sails/2010/slalom-race/gtxrace

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I've tried Kombat86 with a lot of sails (I'm 85kg), should be very similar to Kode. Going over 6.0 will gain nothing but clumsier handling. Maybe for light people it's a bit different but I doubt it.
Stay away from freerace cammed sails, tried that also, not a very good match.