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Expander · 4th January 2012, 06:21 PM

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Since it seems nobody wants to reply in Free Forum, I try to post same questions in this Section.

I (finally) would change my old 70 cm Deboichet R13 S+ fin (old grey series) with a more updated formula fin for my F 161.

Despite everything, R13 is still a good FAST all round fin but, racing against newer fins, its limitations are evident especially in upwind angle.

I have seen a lot of brands have specialized in making very soft fins because of improving just upwind angle; so what fin do you suggest for:

board: (2007) Formula 161
sail: (2009) Gaastra Vapor 11 m
sailor weigh: 85 kg
wind condition: light to medium

Thank you in advance for any help.

4th January 2012, 06:21 PM	#1
Expander Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 132	Update fins for an outdated (but still valid) Formula 161 -- Since it seems nobody wants to reply in Free Forum, I try to post same questions in this Section. I (finally) would change my old 70 cm Deboichet R13 S+ fin (old grey series) with a more updated formula fin for my F 161. Despite everything, R13 is still a good FAST all round fin but, racing against newer fins, its limitations are evident especially in upwind angle. I have seen a lot of brands have specialized in making very soft fins because of improving just upwind angle; so what fin do you suggest for: board: (2007) Formula 161 sail: (2009) Gaastra Vapor 11 m sailor weigh: 85 kg wind condition: light to medium Thank you in advance for any help.