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Han · 23rd January 2007, 10:09 PM

Hi Roger,

myself and other friends have a discussion about alternatives to Formula for light wind windsurfing for light weight sailors. (<75kg, <165lbs)
There are opinions, which say that using slalom/freerace wide boards, 75/80 cm, and smaller sails than formula, 8.0/8.5, will give the same early planning threshold as formula gear gives. (7/8 knots)
What do you think about?

Thanks!

23rd January 2007, 10:09 PM	#1
Han New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 18	Early planning alternatives for light weight sailors Hi Roger, myself and other friends have a discussion about alternatives to Formula for light wind windsurfing for light weight sailors. (<75kg, <165lbs) There are opinions, which say that using slalom/freerace wide boards, 75/80 cm, and smaller sails than formula, 8.0/8.5, will give the same early planning threshold as formula gear gives. (7/8 knots) What do you think about? Thanks!