Futura. Which size? - Page 2

seasharp · 24th January 2008, 06:45 PM

Revpod, I tried a 133 Futura yesterday with 8.5 V8 sail and found that it didn't want to plane as easily as my AHD and didn't seem any faster. Maybe I have to adjust my technique...

crazychemical · 24th January 2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seasharp

Revpod, I tried a 133 Futura yesterday with 8.5 V8 sail and found that it didn't want to plane as easily as my AHD and didn't seem any faster. Maybe I have to adjust my technique...

it's always an adjustment changing boards if they're not form the same brand: different designers, different testers. When i switch from mistral to startboard i always have to readjust to the slightly more technical aspect of starboard, wheras mistral allows me to make mistakes, starboards responds to a malplaced foot relatively fast. Also, tried placing the mast foot fully forward?

Revpod · 25th January 2008, 12:06 AM

Remember I have the 144- The extra width I believe gives the extra planning also the outboard straps mean that when overpowered it is possible to hold down more sail then you would on the AHD -and importantly stay in control - I recon also because it is lightier -especially in the wood - it will plane earlier - As to technique - shouldn't really be an issue the Futura also is soo much issur to carve - give it another go!

Chris Pressler · 25th January 2008, 05:51 AM

Hi Seasharp,
I placed the wrong board in my recommendation. Sorry. I wanted to recommend you the Futura 122.
This board must work great for your sailrange and bodyweight. Test the Futura 122. This board has awesome speed and is super easy to jibe.
Have fun,
Chris

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

24th January 2008, 06:45 PM	#11
seasharp New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 12	Revpod, I tried a 133 Futura yesterday with 8.5 V8 sail and found that it didn't want to plane as easily as my AHD and didn't seem any faster. Maybe I have to adjust my technique...

25th January 2008, 12:06 AM	#13
Revpod New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	Remember I have the 144- The extra width I believe gives the extra planning also the outboard straps mean that when overpowered it is possible to hold down more sail then you would on the AHD -and importantly stay in control - I recon also because it is lightier -especially in the wood - it will plane earlier - As to technique - shouldn't really be an issue the Futura also is soo much issur to carve - give it another go!

25th January 2008, 05:51 AM	#14
Chris Pressler Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: AUSTRIA, Lake Neusiedler Posts: 297	Hi Seasharp, I placed the wrong board in my recommendation. Sorry. I wanted to recommend you the Futura 122. This board must work great for your sailrange and bodyweight. Test the Futura 122. This board has awesome speed and is super easy to jibe. Have fun, Chris