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Farlo · 20th January 2010, 05:54 PM

Hi Agrelon, the RAM F8 is an excellent sail, quite fast and smooth to ride, but not very powerful. It might be no problem at your weight but you will certainly feel a difference. IMHO 6.8~7 m² (boom longer than 2 m) is the point where cambers start bringing a real advantage: increased stability and lower drag which are less critical in smaller sizes, unless you are competing/heading for speed records (or just like the different feel).

20th January 2010, 05:54 PM	#2
Farlo Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 513	Hi Agrelon, the RAM F8 is an excellent sail, quite fast and smooth to ride, but not very powerful. It might be no problem at your weight but you will certainly feel a difference. IMHO 6.8~7 m² (boom longer than 2 m) is the point where cambers start bringing a real advantage: increased stability and lower drag which are less critical in smaller sizes, unless you are competing/heading for speed records (or just like the different feel). Last edited by Farlo; 21st January 2010 at 02:42 PM.