F-type 158 + Gaastra GTX 10.5, planning?

Guest · 25th February 2007, 06:54 PM

Aloha! Question which sounds easy: will I be planning with this gear in 4-6m/s? I'm 70kg, skills - intermediate freerider who is willing to learn.

Or proper Formula board is a must have for this purpose?

Expander · 25th February 2007, 08:24 PM

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Hi Guest,

in my opinion and referring to other guys with F-Type 158, with a good 10.5 cambered sail like GTX, at least 62-64 cm fin and with a weight of 70 kg, I think your Lightwind limits should be at 9-10 knots, about 4.5-5 m/s, steady wind.

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> Or proper Formula board is a must have for this purpose?
>

No, for planing in Lightwind a formula board is not strictly required but a board like F-Type 158 (231 lenght x 100 width) is more than adeguate (if combined with appropriate sail and fin)

- Exp.

Jille · 25th February 2007, 08:27 PM

Last season I've had the F-type 158 and used it with a 10,6 V8.
Great board!
I could plane from about 5 m/s and I was 103 kilo.
With your weight there shouldn't be a problem!

Some pumping may be required and if that doesn't help enough, you might consider a light wind FW fin.

kimax · 25th February 2007, 08:34 PM

Thank you very much. I think I will buy this board and rig then.

Wind bless you! =)

/Max

25th February 2007, 06:54 PM	#1
Guest Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,321	F-type 158 + Gaastra GTX 10.5, planning? Aloha! Question which sounds easy: will I be planning with this gear in 4-6m/s? I'm 70kg, skills - intermediate freerider who is willing to learn. Or proper Formula board is a must have for this purpose?

25th February 2007, 08:24 PM	#2
Expander Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 132	RE: F-type 158 + Gaastra GTX 10.5, planning? -- Hi Guest, in my opinion and referring to other guys with F-Type 158, with a good 10.5 cambered sail like GTX, at least 62-64 cm fin and with a weight of 70 kg, I think your Lightwind limits should be at 9-10 knots, about 4.5-5 m/s, steady wind. > > Or proper Formula board is a must have for this purpose? > No, for planing in Lightwind a formula board is not strictly required but a board like F-Type 158 (231 lenght x 100 width) is more than adeguate (if combined with appropriate sail and fin) - Exp.

25th February 2007, 08:27 PM	#3
Jille Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 24	RE: F-type 158 + Gaastra GTX 10.5, planning? Last season I've had the F-type 158 and used it with a 10,6 V8. Great board! I could plane from about 5 m/s and I was 103 kilo. With your weight there shouldn't be a problem! Some pumping may be required and if that doesn't help enough, you might consider a light wind FW fin.

25th February 2007, 08:34 PM	#4
kimax Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 37	RE: F-type 158 + Gaastra GTX 10.5, planning? Thank you very much. I think I will buy this board and rig then. Wind bless you! =) /Max

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