F160 and R19

ste · 11th May 2007, 06:17 PM

Hi Remi,
I'm considering to buy a stock fin for my F160 because I'm not completelly satisfied with my Deb R13 70 M +6.

I want more upwind angle and power in marginal conditions (less than 10 knotes). Does a Drake R19 Race NR fin work well on a f160 board?

I'm 73 kg, one sail only -11- all conditions, but mostly +- 15 knots on fresh water. Would you recommend it?
Best regards

barks · 11th May 2007, 07:22 PM

I wouldn't know about the Drake R19 but the Deboichet R19 (in the S-- +8 configuration) works well on the F160 in low winds, though I'd believe it overpowers pretty soon with a 73kg rider. In less than 15 knots you'd probably be ok though.

Do you feel the current R13 stalling in low winds? A softer fin with more rake (like a R13S+8) would probably be a lot better too.

ste · 13th May 2007, 03:13 PM

Thanks Barks for your answer. Yes, it does stall in low winds. I think I will go for a R19...

Remi · 13th May 2007, 08:19 PM

Hi Ste,

Even with your 73kgs the R19 soft -- rake + 8cm will give you definitely more performance under 10 knots as your request. Beter angle up wind and downwind and go thrue the lulls beter.

All the best

11th May 2007, 06:17 PM	#1
ste New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12	F160 and R19 Hi Remi, I'm considering to buy a stock fin for my F160 because I'm not completelly satisfied with my Deb R13 70 M +6. I want more upwind angle and power in marginal conditions (less than 10 knotes). Does a Drake R19 Race NR fin work well on a f160 board? I'm 73 kg, one sail only -11- all conditions, but mostly +- 15 knots on fresh water. Would you recommend it? Best regards

11th May 2007, 07:22 PM	#2
barks Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 42	RE: F160 and R19 I wouldn't know about the Drake R19 but the Deboichet R19 (in the S-- +8 configuration) works well on the F160 in low winds, though I'd believe it overpowers pretty soon with a 73kg rider. In less than 15 knots you'd probably be ok though. Do you feel the current R13 stalling in low winds? A softer fin with more rake (like a R13S+8) would probably be a lot better too.

13th May 2007, 03:13 PM	#3
ste New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12	RE: F160 and R19 Thanks Barks for your answer. Yes, it does stall in low winds. I think I will go for a R19...

13th May 2007, 08:19 PM	#4
Remi STARBOARD DEVELOPMENT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,342	RE: F160 and R19 Hi Ste, Even with your 73kgs the R19 soft -- rake + 8cm will give you definitely more performance under 10 knots as your request. Beter angle up wind and downwind and go thrue the lulls beter. 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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