board volume to weight ratio

6th June 2008, 11:16 PM

is there a board volume to weight ratio???

James · 7th June 2008, 01:11 AM

Yes, there's an approximate ratio that can be used to calculate the minimum volume for various situations. Having more volume than that is not necessarily a bad thing, though.

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

Click the "board size" tab and enter your weight in the box. It will calculate the ideal volume board for a beginner, the ideal volume for a first shortboard, and the minimum volume that can be tacked and uphauled by a fairly experienced windsurfer.

7th June 2008, 02:54 AM

thanks for that

6th June 2008, 11:16 PM	#1
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7th June 2008, 01:11 AM	#2
James Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 235	Yes, there's an approximate ratio that can be used to calculate the minimum volume for various situations. Having more volume than that is not necessarily a bad thing, though. http://www.vims.edu/general/sailpadd...Calculator.xls Click the "board size" tab and enter your weight in the box. It will calculate the ideal volume board for a beginner, the ideal volume for a first shortboard, and the minimum volume that can be tacked and uphauled by a fairly experienced windsurfer.

7th June 2008, 02:54 AM	#3
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	thanks for that