Futura 155 MIN wind for planing

prpa · 27th July 2008, 06:42 AM

Hi
What will be minimum wind speed for planing using Futura155?
Sail 10,5m2. I am 95 kg weight.

LK · 27th July 2008, 04:28 PM

Appr. 10 knots I guess, depends on windquality and skill and konditions(sea, lake ...)

prpa · 28th July 2008, 12:29 AM

Thanks a lot.
My usual spot is flat sea bay.
Did you sail some similar equipment?

James · 28th July 2008, 12:00 PM

You can also check the automatic sail size / body weight calculator at the link below. As long as the sail you are using is within the range of recommended sail size for the board, and your fin is big enough (you should get a 58 cm), it's pretty accurate.

http://www.vims.edu/general/sailpadd...Calculator.xls

For 95 kg and a 10.5 sail, it says 12 knots would be ideal, but you could probably plane in 10 or 11 knots in a steady breeze.

27th July 2008, 06:42 AM	#1
prpa Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 52	Futura 155 MIN wind for planing Hi What will be minimum wind speed for planing using Futura155? Sail 10,5m2. I am 95 kg weight.

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27th July 2008, 04:28 PM	#2
LK Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 104	Appr. 10 knots I guess, depends on windquality and skill and konditions(sea, lake ...)

28th July 2008, 12:29 AM	#3
prpa Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 52	Thanks a lot. My usual spot is flat sea bay. Did you sail some similar equipment?

28th July 2008, 12:00 PM	#4
James Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 235	You can also check the automatic sail size / body weight calculator at the link below. As long as the sail you are using is within the range of recommended sail size for the board, and your fin is big enough (you should get a 58 cm), it's pretty accurate. http://www.vims.edu/general/sailpadd...Calculator.xls For 95 kg and a 10.5 sail, it says 12 knots would be ideal, but you could probably plane in 10 or 11 knots in a steady breeze.