Ian,
Thanks so much for all these explanations, it all makes sense. My next sail down is an 8.0m2 and weigh 83kg. It's just that I found myself several times last summer 'near-planning' but not quite in 10-12 knot winds (Mediterranean) and have built up a fair amount of frustration. Given what you have just said, not sure I should even consider upgrading, an perhaps work more on technique.
Cheers!
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