Sonic 85L

18th January 2011, 08:27 AM

Hello,

I have just purchased an old but very good condition 2006 Sonic 85. The fin supplied by the previos owner is a Drake SR6b 28cm.

Great board but the fin feels a bit small and slow to get going. Using a Gaastra 6.5m GTX (3 cam) and a Gaastra Vapor 5.5 (4 cam).

Any recomendations for a fin? Mainly slalom use but just starting to toy with speed sailing.

Thanks.

Nick.

Remi · 18th January 2011, 09:43 AM

Hi Nick

Sl4 32 will be a good one for the 6.5, enjoy

All the best

kvda · 11th February 2011, 04:32 PM

Like the sonic 85 (2006 model), it's great and can be very fast.
For RSR 5.4 I use a tectonics falon 28 of 30
For 6.2 I use a tectonics falcon 30/32.

SeanAUS120 · 12th February 2011, 05:20 AM

I actually think the '06 Sonic 85 is one of the best slalom boards ever made. I still have mine... never getting rid of it.

Kvda is right, 30/32 Tectonics Falcon is a perfect fin for this board with 5.0 - 7.1m sails. I use the 30cm mostly. Also I found the 32 SL2 had a little more grip than the SL4; so if you're sailing in gnarly conditions and want to really grip in the gybes, the SL2 might be a better choice. The Debs are a touch quicker than the Tectonics when it's super windy I find; as they just have a touch more control.

Enjoy the board ;-)

18th February 2011, 05:37 AM

Thanks for the replies and help in finding the right fin for my Sonic 85. I am going to investigate getting a 30 and a 32 cm fin. Not 100 % sure which make yet, I expect it will all come down to price and am going to look in to the secondhand market first.

But....the board is awesome, very happy. Thanks for the help much appreciated.

Regards,

Nick.

18th January 2011, 08:27 AM	#1
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Sonic 85L Hello, I have just purchased an old but very good condition 2006 Sonic 85. The fin supplied by the previos owner is a Drake SR6b 28cm. Great board but the fin feels a bit small and slow to get going. Using a Gaastra 6.5m GTX (3 cam) and a Gaastra Vapor 5.5 (4 cam). Any recomendations for a fin? Mainly slalom use but just starting to toy with speed sailing. Thanks. Nick.

18th January 2011, 09:43 AM	#2
Remi STARBOARD DEVELOPMENT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,334	Hi Nick Sl4 32 will be a good one for the 6.5, enjoy 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.

12th February 2011, 05:20 AM	#4
SeanAUS120 Dream Team Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia // Dokkum, Netherlands Posts: 131	I actually think the '06 Sonic 85 is one of the best slalom boards ever made. I still have mine... never getting rid of it. Kvda is right, 30/32 Tectonics Falcon is a perfect fin for this board with 5.0 - 7.1m sails. I use the 30cm mostly. Also I found the 32 SL2 had a little more grip than the SL4; so if you're sailing in gnarly conditions and want to really grip in the gybes, the SL2 might be a better choice. The Debs are a touch quicker than the Tectonics when it's super windy I find; as they just have a touch more control. Enjoy the board ;-) __________________ GetWindsurfFit.com // The Ultimate Windsurfing Fitness Program.

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11th February 2011, 04:32 PM	#3
kvda Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 173	Like the sonic 85 (2006 model), it's great and can be very fast. For RSR 5.4 I use a tectonics falon 28 of 30 For 6.2 I use a tectonics falcon 30/32.

18th February 2011, 05:37 AM	#5
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the replies and help in finding the right fin for my Sonic 85. I am going to investigate getting a 30 and a 32 cm fin. Not 100 % sure which make yet, I expect it will all come down to price and am going to look in to the secondhand market first. But....the board is awesome, very happy. Thanks for the help much appreciated. Regards, Nick.