Why is my futura 101 flying?? - Page 2

willy · 10th February 2011, 06:23 AM

Dippa, depending on the water state, on 20/25 knots in open ocean, I with 72 kilos go with my wave board and 5.7 , could be that you with 80 kilos could go nice with a smaller fin, the mast one inch forward than usual and watch your foot straps position, if you were using them too backwards, make them one notch forward and rise a little your boom.

kvda · 11th February 2011, 03:59 PM

Why it's flying? Because it's fast!

now more serious: 20/25 knots is quite a lot of wind for a freeracedesign as a lightning. In able to get a more stable platform follow the tuning tips given in this topic first. If they won't help you, pick a more downforce racing sail.

I used to own a futura 101 (2008) and it was really great in 20-25 knots with an NP RS4/S 6.2 sail !

hans kleingeld · 24th February 2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dippa

When I use my 101 in 20-25knt, with a 6.4 tushy lightning, I find it very difficult to keep it on the water.
The nose is always high, and its very skitty.
Is this a mast base position problem?
Is it a stance problem?
Is it a fin problem? (I use a 36cm vector that Jesper Orth used)
I'm 5'8" and weigh 80kg.
Any advice greatly appreciated.

Hi Dippa,

I have had simular problems with my Futura 93 together with Reflex 6.2 and 31 cm select speedfin. The board was flying, feeling very fast out of control, but in reality wasn't realy fast. Waterstate was flat (easy) and wind 6 Bft and gust 30-35 Kts. While the fin wasn't the problem in this case I focused on boom height and mast position. At the end with a remarkably low boom position (125-130 cm) and mast position ahead of the middle of the track the board became very balanced (lasted one hour to trim). feeling in control, still flying, but giving a lot of confidence and being very fast. In my case boot mast foot and boom height were very important to get a confident feeling and fin already was ok, not being limiting control of the set. Only a few cm's can make the difference between fun and disaster! Give it a try choosing different trim options, but at first take a fin which generates less lift (likely smaller)

Hans

Remi · 25th February 2011, 07:37 AM

Hi Dippa,

You might test the 2011 fin who is deliver with it, the fin calm down the board and make it very fast and comfortable. Slalom fin give more lift and are more complicate to use.
This fin also give you a very easy jibe and smooth.
Look like your problem come mainly from the trim of your sail or shape, I don't know this one.

All the best

dippa · 26th February 2011, 08:13 AM

Thanks for all your suggestions.
I have purchased a Select freeride fin, so hopefully this will help.
I have also gotten rid of the Tushy Lightning, which I didnt really like.

10th February 2011, 06:23 AM	#11
willy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Buenos Aires- Argentina Posts: 71	Dippa, depending on the water state, on 20/25 knots in open ocean, I with 72 kilos go with my wave board and 5.7 , could be that you with 80 kilos could go nice with a smaller fin, the mast one inch forward than usual and watch your foot straps position, if you were using them too backwards, make them one notch forward and rise a little your boom. __________________ Willy the smilie. The toys: iSonic 101, iSonic 94, Manta 59, JP FreestyleWave 85, Retired in museum Thommen 270. KA Koncept 7.5 - 6.6 - 5.8 - Neil Pryde Zone 5.3 - 5.7 Fins: C3 Venoms, Stings, Deboichet SL2, Goldwing 36. The rider: Senior 60+ but exellent shape, yearly Cabarete rider last time in 2011, GPS 33.4 knots speedster. What else? Las Islas Malvinas fueron en 1833, son y seran Argentinas!

25th February 2011, 07:37 AM	#14
Remi STARBOARD DEVELOPMENT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,342	Hi Dippa, You might test the 2011 fin who is deliver with it, the fin calm down the board and make it very fast and comfortable. Slalom fin give more lift and are more complicate to use. This fin also give you a very easy jibe and smooth. Look like your problem come mainly from the trim of your sail or shape, I don't know this one. 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.

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11th February 2011, 03:59 PM	#12
kvda Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 173	Why it's flying? Because it's fast! now more serious: 20/25 knots is quite a lot of wind for a freeracedesign as a lightning. In able to get a more stable platform follow the tuning tips given in this topic first. If they won't help you, pick a more downforce racing sail. I used to own a futura 101 (2008) and it was really great in 20-25 knots with an NP RS4/S 6.2 sail !

26th February 2011, 08:13 AM	#15
dippa New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5	Thanks for all your suggestions. I have purchased a Select freeride fin, so hopefully this will help. I have also gotten rid of the Tushy Lightning, which I didnt really like.