Which S-Type? - Page 2

Anowan · 2nd March 2007, 10:43 PM

Hi Kevin

I'm 1,80m and my weight is 70kgs, I'm looking for a superfast and easy board that could handle my NeilPryde V6 7,5, and still use it with a 6 or 6,5 cambered sail I have yet to buy for stronger winds... (the most used sail would be the 6 or 6,5 though)
do you think the Stype 115 is large enough for the 7,5 at my weight, or should I go for a bigger model ?

The Stype 115 seems good to me but the documentation says it only handles sails up to 7,2

Kevin Pritchard · 7th March 2007, 08:01 AM

Yes go with the 115. I have used the 115 with 7.5 all summer last year with great sucess. I am 80kg.

Get this board. You will love it.

PrydeMan · 13th March 2007, 10:12 AM

Hi,

I am about 82kgs and current have a 2005 model S-type 104, Kombat 85 and EV0 74. My sails are Saber 6.7m, 6.2m, Expression 5.7m, Alpha 5.4m, Combat 5.0m & 4.5m. Where I mostly sail is on bay, only a couple streets up from where Ian Fox sails.

I am currently thinking about upgrading some or all my boards. I love the S-Type and EVO. My plan is to maybe keep the EVO 74 for the 5.0m and 4.5m sails. What I am confused about is what size S-type should I go for that suits my weight and the 6.7m and 6.2m sails? I noticed the 2007 model states a smaller sail size range.

Also I would like a board in between the S-Type and the EVO that I can try and learn freestyle with the 5.7m and use the 5.4m when the swells gets up for some semi wave riding?

Any suggestions would help.

Kevin Pritchard · 15th March 2007, 11:40 PM

You are asking for quite a big range of sail sizes. For the 5.7 5.4 i would go with the Stype 93.. This board is really fun and can work with sails 6.2 and 6.7. For me who has the option, I personally like the 115 for sizes 6.2 and 6.7 but the 115 is definately not as good for the freestyle swells on a 5.4. From the sounds of it you could sell your 104 and get the 115 and the 93.

KP

PrydeMan · 26th March 2007, 09:20 AM

Kevin,

I ended up getting a 2007 model ST115 and a Kombat 97.

With regards to the ST115, what footstrap settings and sail sizes do you use on your ST115?

Kevin Pritchard · 27th March 2007, 02:44 AM

Cool I am sure you will be stoked with your purchase!! For me I used the most forward and inside settings. I liked these setting because it was easier to spock and do forwards and stuff like that on the boards. If you want to just go fast and do chop hops then go with the straps on the outer position.

I used my 115 with 7.5 down to my Maui Sails Switch 5.6

KP

PrydeMan · 28th March 2007, 12:00 PM

Kevin,

Thanks for the quick reply. I have to say this forum and the sport from people like you show our sport is one of the friendliest sports. Thanks for all your help from all.

One last question, what fin sizes do you use with your sails on the ST115?

Kevin Pritchard · 29th March 2007, 06:30 PM

I used the 32 cm fin as my biggest but I know you can go 36 freeride fin with this board.

2nd March 2007, 10:43 PM	#11
Anowan Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 28	RE: Which S-Type? Hi Kevin I'm 1,80m and my weight is 70kgs, I'm looking for a superfast and easy board that could handle my NeilPryde V6 7,5, and still use it with a 6 or 6,5 cambered sail I have yet to buy for stronger winds... (the most used sail would be the 6 or 6,5 though) do you think the Stype 115 is large enough for the 7,5 at my weight, or should I go for a bigger model ? The Stype 115 seems good to me but the documentation says it only handles sails up to 7,2

7th March 2007, 08:01 AM	#12
Kevin Pritchard Dream Team Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 442	RE: Which S-Type? Yes go with the 115. I have used the 115 with 7.5 all summer last year with great sucess. I am 80kg. Get this board. You will love it. __________________ Kevin Pritchard To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

13th March 2007, 10:12 AM	#13
PrydeMan Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 84	RE: Which S-Type? Hi, I am about 82kgs and current have a 2005 model S-type 104, Kombat 85 and EV0 74. My sails are Saber 6.7m, 6.2m, Expression 5.7m, Alpha 5.4m, Combat 5.0m & 4.5m. Where I mostly sail is on bay, only a couple streets up from where Ian Fox sails. I am currently thinking about upgrading some or all my boards. I love the S-Type and EVO. My plan is to maybe keep the EVO 74 for the 5.0m and 4.5m sails. What I am confused about is what size S-type should I go for that suits my weight and the 6.7m and 6.2m sails? I noticed the 2007 model states a smaller sail size range. Also I would like a board in between the S-Type and the EVO that I can try and learn freestyle with the 5.7m and use the 5.4m when the swells gets up for some semi wave riding? Any suggestions would help.

15th March 2007, 11:40 PM	#14
Kevin Pritchard Dream Team Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 442	RE: Which S-Type? You are asking for quite a big range of sail sizes. For the 5.7 5.4 i would go with the Stype 93.. This board is really fun and can work with sails 6.2 and 6.7. For me who has the option, I personally like the 115 for sizes 6.2 and 6.7 but the 115 is definately not as good for the freestyle swells on a 5.4. From the sounds of it you could sell your 104 and get the 115 and the 93. KP __________________ Kevin Pritchard To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

26th March 2007, 09:20 AM	#15
PrydeMan Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 84	RE: Which S-Type? Kevin, I ended up getting a 2007 model ST115 and a Kombat 97. With regards to the ST115, what footstrap settings and sail sizes do you use on your ST115?

27th March 2007, 02:44 AM	#16
Kevin Pritchard Dream Team Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 442	RE: Which S-Type? Cool I am sure you will be stoked with your purchase!! For me I used the most forward and inside settings. I liked these setting because it was easier to spock and do forwards and stuff like that on the boards. If you want to just go fast and do chop hops then go with the straps on the outer position. I used my 115 with 7.5 down to my Maui Sails Switch 5.6 KP __________________ Kevin Pritchard To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

28th March 2007, 12:00 PM	#17
PrydeMan Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 84	RE: Which S-Type? Kevin, Thanks for the quick reply. I have to say this forum and the sport from people like you show our sport is one of the friendliest sports. Thanks for all your help from all. One last question, what fin sizes do you use with your sails on the ST115?

29th March 2007, 06:30 PM	#18
Kevin Pritchard Dream Team Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 442	RE: Which S-Type? I used the 32 cm fin as my biggest but I know you can go 36 freeride fin with this board. __________________ Kevin Pritchard To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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