isonic 107 (2011) ? - another range question

kvda · 10th July 2011, 05:25 PM

What would be the optimum sailrange for me (1.90/ 95 kgs) on the isonic 107??

IRL-250 · 11th July 2011, 06:33 AM

I'm 99kg, shorter than you at 1.75m and have the iSonic 111 which the 107 replaced. I find the sails i use on it most are my 7.3m & 8.3m and would say these sails would be the optimal sizes for the board. I do use a 6.4m occasionally on the board but that is only when it is very gusty and i need a bit of extra float to get me through the lulls.

Hope this helps

Maximus · 11th July 2011, 08:27 AM

Agree with above, I have used 8.6/7.8/7.0 with this board I'm 188/95.

7.8 is the sweet spot and gives the best range with 40/41 fin.

The 8.6 is more suited to power off the wind, downwind slalom etc...

The 7.0 if you need more float as in the above post.

Should also mention this has been one of my all time favourite boards, just does it all!

kvda · 11th July 2011, 03:44 PM

The problem is, I sailed the 107 last weekend and it felt great. Very early planing, a lot of control, speed with ease.
Except overpowered with 7.2, the 101 feels better (faster) but when wind is gusty indeed, the 107 is better.
I am in doubt: changing my 101 for a 107 of go for the 97 and a 75cm wide board.

Maximus · 11th July 2011, 04:23 PM

QUOTE=kvda;50820]The problem is, I sailed the 107 last weekend and it felt great. Very early planing, a lot of control, speed with ease.
Except overpowered with 7.2, the 101 feels better (faster) but when wind is gusty indeed, the 107 is better.
I am in doubt: changing my 101 for a 107 of go for the 97 and a 75cm wide board.[/QUOTE]

Depends on what sail sizes you are using the most. I changed down from 117/90 combo to 107/90. Mainly as I decided to get rid of the 8.6. I much prefer the 7.8/107 combo, massive wind range, and you don't lose that much bottom end compared to the 8.6.

And now I don't even sail the 90, I just hop on the W54. So for the me the 107 covers a big wind range.

I certainly wouldn't swap your 101, for a 107. 7.2 is more suited to the 97.

My advice is if you use your 8.6 a heap, then the 117/97 is the way to go.

Remi · 11th July 2011, 05:09 PM

Hi Kvda,

Which sails you have to give you the best answer as possible, thanks

All the best

kvda · 12th July 2011, 04:29 PM

hi,
sails: RS Racing 5.4- 6.2- 6.7- 7.2- 7.8- 8.4- 9.0

5.4+6.2+6.7 on the sonic 85 (2006)
6.2+6.7+7.2+7.8 on the isonic 101 (2010)
7.8+8.4+9.0 on the isonic 125 (2006)
Actually a great quiver.

Want to keep my sonic 85 (2006) because I like it a lot, and do not use it very often so it stays in good condition.

The isonic 125 which I bought new in 2006 needs replacement, it's very often used. The 101 is back to the dealer, It was getting soft already, guarantee issue, still waiting for reply.

I was in doubt of replacing the 125 and 101 for the 107. But now I think I will loose low end, and create a gap between the sonic 85 and the 107, where the 101/97 is just great.

BelSkorpio · 13th July 2011, 01:19 AM

Hi kvda, your quiver is similar to mine and I was thinking about the same thing, i.e. replacing the 101 and 122 by the 107, just to have 1 board less.
The problem is that the 101 is so d*mn good.
I've never used my 8.8 on the 101, but I suppose it works quite well on a 107 with my weight of 87kg.
The 8.8 is really the sweet spot on the 122 for me.

When you said that you felt overpowered with the 7.2 on the 107 last weekend, I suppose on saturday, where were you sailing ? Grevelingen, kabbelaarsbank ?

Remi · 13th July 2011, 07:10 PM

Hi Kvda,

I am 92kgs and unsing 87/107/127 but with this sails :
87 : 5.6/6.2/7.0
107 : 7.0/7.8/8.6 (Down wind only)
127 : 8.6/9.7

In your case is good to keep the Sonic 85 really good one and this what I propose you if you want to replace the 101 & 122 :

97 : 6.2/6.7/7.2/7.8 (Down Wind Only)
117 Wide : 7.2/7.8/8.4/9.0

Your sails are not over 9.0 so 127 is not need to get the best performances

Did you ever test the 117 Wide?

Hope this help

All the best

kvda · 14th July 2011, 01:20 PM

HI
@belskorpio: I was at Veerse Meer, Schotsman.
@remi: yes, I tested the 117 wide, but I think I must be the exception who did not like it, high ride on the water, different to the other Isonic shapes. I think I'll go for the 97 and 117 (75cm)

tnx for your responses!

10th July 2011, 05:25 PM	#1
kvda Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 173	isonic 107 (2011) ? - another range question What would be the optimum sailrange for me (1.90/ 95 kgs) on the isonic 107?? Last edited by kvda; 10th July 2011 at 08:01 PM.

11th July 2011, 06:33 AM	#2
IRL-250 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: County Kerry, Ireland Posts: 56	I'm 99kg, shorter than you at 1.75m and have the iSonic 111 which the 107 replaced. I find the sails i use on it most are my 7.3m & 8.3m and would say these sails would be the optimal sizes for the board. I do use a 6.4m occasionally on the board but that is only when it is very gusty and i need a bit of extra float to get me through the lulls. Hope this helps __________________ Alastair IRL-250 KA Sails ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ) Chinook ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ) Vector Maui Fins ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ) Pro Motion Wetsuits ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ) Wind & Wave ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ) Curve ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ) Windsurfingfins ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ) KA Koncept 4.4, 5.0, 5.8, 6.6, 7.5, 8.3, 9.5 KA Kaos 4.2, 4.7, 5.3, KA Kult 5.8, 6.4m Starboard - Isonic Speed W53, Phantom 380, Quatro 85l Evil Twin Custom.

11th July 2011, 08:27 AM	#3
Maximus Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 158	Agree with above, I have used 8.6/7.8/7.0 with this board I'm 188/95. 7.8 is the sweet spot and gives the best range with 40/41 fin. The 8.6 is more suited to power off the wind, downwind slalom etc... The 7.0 if you need more float as in the above post. Should also mention this has been one of my all time favourite boards, just does it all! __________________ Regards Maximus Isonic 97 2013 JP Speed 50 2014 Severne Reflex 4 7.0,6.2,5.6

11th July 2011, 04:23 PM	#5
Maximus Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 158	QUOTE=kvda;50820]The problem is, I sailed the 107 last weekend and it felt great. Very early planing, a lot of control, speed with ease. Except overpowered with 7.2, the 101 feels better (faster) but when wind is gusty indeed, the 107 is better. I am in doubt: changing my 101 for a 107 of go for the 97 and a 75cm wide board.[/QUOTE] Depends on what sail sizes you are using the most. I changed down from 117/90 combo to 107/90. Mainly as I decided to get rid of the 8.6. I much prefer the 7.8/107 combo, massive wind range, and you don't lose that much bottom end compared to the 8.6. And now I don't even sail the 90, I just hop on the W54. So for the me the 107 covers a big wind range. I certainly wouldn't swap your 101, for a 107. 7.2 is more suited to the 97. My advice is if you use your 8.6 a heap, then the 117/97 is the way to go. __________________ Regards Maximus Isonic 97 2013 JP Speed 50 2014 Severne Reflex 4 7.0,6.2,5.6

11th July 2011, 05:09 PM	#6
Remi STARBOARD DEVELOPMENT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,334	Hi Kvda, Which sails you have to give you the best answer as possible, thanks 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.

11th July 2011, 03:44 PM	#4
kvda Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 173	The problem is, I sailed the 107 last weekend and it felt great. Very early planing, a lot of control, speed with ease. Except overpowered with 7.2, the 101 feels better (faster) but when wind is gusty indeed, the 107 is better. I am in doubt: changing my 101 for a 107 of go for the 97 and a 75cm wide board.

12th July 2011, 04:29 PM	#7
kvda Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 173	hi, sails: RS Racing 5.4- 6.2- 6.7- 7.2- 7.8- 8.4- 9.0 5.4+6.2+6.7 on the sonic 85 (2006) 6.2+6.7+7.2+7.8 on the isonic 101 (2010) 7.8+8.4+9.0 on the isonic 125 (2006) Actually a great quiver. Want to keep my sonic 85 (2006) because I like it a lot, and do not use it very often so it stays in good condition. The isonic 125 which I bought new in 2006 needs replacement, it's very often used. The 101 is back to the dealer, It was getting soft already, guarantee issue, still waiting for reply. I was in doubt of replacing the 125 and 101 for the 107. But now I think I will loose low end, and create a gap between the sonic 85 and the 107, where the 101/97 is just great.

13th July 2011, 01:19 AM	#8
BelSkorpio Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 426	Hi kvda, your quiver is similar to mine and I was thinking about the same thing, i.e. replacing the 101 and 122 by the 107, just to have 1 board less. The problem is that the 101 is so d*mn good. I've never used my 8.8 on the 101, but I suppose it works quite well on a 107 with my weight of 87kg. The 8.8 is really the sweet spot on the 122 for me. When you said that you felt overpowered with the 7.2 on the 107 last weekend, I suppose on saturday, where were you sailing ? Grevelingen, kabbelaarsbank ? __________________ IS87 / IS101 / IS122 / US147

13th July 2011, 07:10 PM	#9
Remi STARBOARD DEVELOPMENT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,334	Hi Kvda, I am 92kgs and unsing 87/107/127 but with this sails : 87 : 5.6/6.2/7.0 107 : 7.0/7.8/8.6 (Down wind only) 127 : 8.6/9.7 In your case is good to keep the Sonic 85 really good one and this what I propose you if you want to replace the 101 & 122 : 97 : 6.2/6.7/7.2/7.8 (Down Wind Only) 117 Wide : 7.2/7.8/8.4/9.0 Your sails are not over 9.0 so 127 is not need to get the best performances Did you ever test the 117 Wide? Hope this 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.

14th July 2011, 01:20 PM	#10
kvda Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 173	HI @belskorpio: I was at Veerse Meer, Schotsman. @remi: yes, I tested the 117 wide, but I think I must be the exception who did not like it, high ride on the water, different to the other Isonic shapes. I think I'll go for the 97 and 117 (75cm) tnx for your responses!

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