Cambers or no Cambers

Alena · 28th April 2012, 05:27 PM

Hello
I have always had cambered sails and as they are little harder to rig is it important? What do the cambers realy do?
I have a 6.5, 7.5, 8.5 cambered sails and the 7.5 meter one needs to be replaced, falling apart.
What is a good sail to replace it with?
Light, easy to handle and fast?
I also have a 5 meter Superfreak which is great but I think will not be great for a larger sail
I sail in a low wind area around Boston, MA
Thanks

Ken · 29th April 2012, 04:21 PM

Since I am short on time, you could search the Archives for this topic. It's been discussed many times before. There is no simple answer, it's more personal preference than function for recreational sailors. For racers, they clearly go for cambers.

mcross19 · 30th April 2012, 07:02 AM

Alena, my personnel preference for sails of 7.5m and below is not to have cams, go for something like an NCX Pro or a Neil Pryde Hellcat if you don't want cams but want a stable sail if it gets a little gusty. Many of the newer two cam sails these days are nearly as easy to rig. This really does all depend on your board, sailing location and preference, speed or fun.......

Gyurmo · 3rd May 2012, 09:40 PM

alena,

better in cam sails:
-wider windrange
-more stable
-earlier planning
-better topend speed
-better topend control

better in camless sails:
-faster rigging
-lighter
-easier jibing
-easier uphauling
-easier waterstart
-cheaper

at boston's low wind area i would keep the cam sails for you for sure.

cheers,
gyurmo

Jean-Marc · 4th May 2012, 07:38 PM

Alena,

What are your current cam sails : full-on racing sails or freeracing sails ? Do you have 100% or 75% or less carbon masts to rigg your cam sail ? Choosing the correct mast is of uttermost importance for a full-on racing sail: some masts match perfectly, other do not match at all... !

What kind of boards do you have to match your cambered sails ?

Cheers !

JM

28th April 2012, 05:27 PM	#1
Alena New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17	Cambers or no Cambers Hello I have always had cambered sails and as they are little harder to rig is it important? What do the cambers realy do? I have a 6.5, 7.5, 8.5 cambered sails and the 7.5 meter one needs to be replaced, falling apart. What is a good sail to replace it with? Light, easy to handle and fast? I also have a 5 meter Superfreak which is great but I think will not be great for a larger sail I sail in a low wind area around Boston, MA Thanks

29th April 2012, 04:21 PM	#2
Ken Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas USA Posts: 799	Since I am short on time, you could search the Archives for this topic. It's been discussed many times before. There is no simple answer, it's more personal preference than function for recreational sailors. For racers, they clearly go for cambers. __________________ Toys: Formula 160; iSonic 111; HiFly Move 105; Tiga 263; '85 Mistral Superlight. Maui Sails TR 11.0; 9.2; 8.4; 7.6; 6.6; Maui Sails Switch 6.0; 5.2; Maui Sails Global 4.5; 4.0.

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30th April 2012, 07:02 AM	#3
mcross19 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK Posts: 116	Alena, my personnel preference for sails of 7.5m and below is not to have cams, go for something like an NCX Pro or a Neil Pryde Hellcat if you don't want cams but want a stable sail if it gets a little gusty. Many of the newer two cam sails these days are nearly as easy to rig. This really does all depend on your board, sailing location and preference, speed or fun.......

3rd May 2012, 09:40 PM	#4
Gyurmo Dream Team Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 64	alena, better in cam sails: -wider windrange -more stable -earlier planning -better topend speed -better topend control better in camless sails: -faster rigging -lighter -easier jibing -easier uphauling -easier waterstart -cheaper at boston's low wind area i would keep the cam sails for you for sure. cheers, gyurmo

4th May 2012, 07:38 PM	#5
Jean-Marc TEAM Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,249	Alena, What are your current cam sails : full-on racing sails or freeracing sails ? Do you have 100% or 75% or less carbon masts to rigg your cam sail ? Choosing the correct mast is of uttermost importance for a full-on racing sail: some masts match perfectly, other do not match at all... ! What kind of boards do you have to match your cambered sails ? Cheers ! JM