early planing settings for iSonic 135

tiki171081 · 24th October 2006, 04:30 PM

Hi there
I'm using the iSonic 135 since july now, but I fnd it very hard to get it planing. I'm about 100 kg, and I'm using a loft sails O2 8.4 in 3/4, 4+ conditions. I use the standard drake 44 fin, or an Alex Aguera 50 fin in lower winds. The conditions are usually very gusty with alterations between non-planing and planing in the gusts. Now I know I still have to work on my technique, but what can I do to get planing faster? I usually have to wait for a serious gust before I can reach the straps and get going. What settings could I use to improve this? Position mastrail? bigger sail? etc.

any help will do

grtz
Benjamin Peeters

Remi · 24th October 2006, 05:18 PM

Hi Tiki171081,

I am using also the iSonic 135, but with 9 and 10m and I am 90 kgs.
You may change to a bigger sails and also try new fins. The SL 2 44 and 50 are my favorite fins for the 9 and 10.

In this configuration, I get planing really quickly, hope this can help.

All the best

tiki171081 · 25th October 2006, 03:09 PM

And where do you position the mastbase on the mastRack? further forward? or backwards?

Erik Loots · 25th October 2006, 08:33 PM

I have tried the Is 135 of my brother 2 times... Super!!

Me 80kg 1.94m

For early planning I recommend:
-masttrack back (25%)
-Boom @ chin level
-OUthaul from sail 2-5cm Negative (this means way more power!)
-Harnasslines 26-28inch (seat)

24th October 2006, 04:30 PM	#1
tiki171081 New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	early planing settings for iSonic 135 Hi there I'm using the iSonic 135 since july now, but I fnd it very hard to get it planing. I'm about 100 kg, and I'm using a loft sails O2 8.4 in 3/4, 4+ conditions. I use the standard drake 44 fin, or an Alex Aguera 50 fin in lower winds. The conditions are usually very gusty with alterations between non-planing and planing in the gusts. Now I know I still have to work on my technique, but what can I do to get planing faster? I usually have to wait for a serious gust before I can reach the straps and get going. What settings could I use to improve this? Position mastrail? bigger sail? etc. any help will do grtz Benjamin Peeters

24th October 2006, 05:18 PM	#2
Remi STARBOARD DEVELOPMENT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,339	RE: early planing settings for iSonic 135 Hi Tiki171081, I am using also the iSonic 135, but with 9 and 10m and I am 90 kgs. You may change to a bigger sails and also try new fins. The SL 2 44 and 50 are my favorite fins for the 9 and 10. In this configuration, I get planing really quickly, hope this can help. All the best __________________ Rémi Can answer if you have any questions on this following boards : Carve 111, 121, 131, 141, 151 & 161 Futura 93, 101, 111, 121, 131 & 141. iSonic 80, 87, 90, 97, 107, 110, 117, 127 & 137 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. UltraSonic 147 Formula Experience One Design Phantom Race 377/320 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Phantom 295 : To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Formula 167 & 167 Wide : To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Racing Serinity Cat Concept To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

25th October 2006, 03:09 PM	#3
tiki171081 New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	RE: early planing settings for iSonic 135 And where do you position the mastbase on the mastRack? further forward? or backwards?

25th October 2006, 08:33 PM	#4
Erik Loots Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Netherlands, Alkmaar Posts: 109	RE: early planing settings for iSonic 135 I have tried the Is 135 of my brother 2 times... Super!! Me 80kg 1.94m For early planning I recommend: -masttrack back (25%) -Boom @ chin level -OUthaul from sail 2-5cm Negative (this means way more power!) -Harnasslines 26-28inch (seat) __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2011 Starboard iSonic woodcarbon 107, iSonic speed special W54, iSonic speed special W44 Sonntag Fins Severne Reflex Sails

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