formula sail

windgo · 3rd November 2007, 06:12 PM

Hi
I'm 87 kg and first time in formula (i have an F160). What sail can i use for light conditions? (3-4 bft)
Thank you, Nikos

Sieger · 3rd November 2007, 10:11 PM

For Formula the standard sail is 11m2 (10.7) . It will work in these condition 3-4 Bft. I have the same weight .

Ken · 6th November 2007, 01:59 AM

Windgo,

At 3-4 bft, there are no whitecaps, less than 10 knots. While you can plane, it will take good pumping skills and a steady wind to stay on plane. Some up and down wind sailing is possible, but no significant angles.

I have a F160 and an 11.0 as my largest sail and I weigh 80 kg. I sail on lakes with variable winds and don't go out under 10 knots. Too many holes = falling off plane too often.

You could go for a large sail (11.5 or 12), but it won't make a significant difference. If your wind is at 3-4 bft most of the time, something larger than an 11.0 may be the call. However, the 11.0 has a much better top end range, plus that range will depend on your skill development.

Ken

gre-969 · 9th November 2007, 01:54 AM

Hi Windgo,
The best choise is the 11m but if you are a beginner for sure don't go bigger then 10m.

gre-969

3rd November 2007, 06:12 PM	#1
windgo New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1	formula sail Hi I'm 87 kg and first time in formula (i have an F160). What sail can i use for light conditions? (3-4 bft) Thank you, Nikos

3rd November 2007, 10:11 PM	#2
Sieger New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9	One sail formula For Formula the standard sail is 11m2 (10.7) . It will work in these condition 3-4 Bft. I have the same weight .

9th November 2007, 01:54 AM	#4
gre-969 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: east coast of attika /greece Posts: 24	Hi Windgo, The best choise is the 11m but if you are a beginner for sure don't go bigger then 10m. gre-969 __________________ Formula windsurfing the queen of course racing To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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6th November 2007, 01:59 AM	#3
Ken Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas USA Posts: 797	Windgo, At 3-4 bft, there are no whitecaps, less than 10 knots. While you can plane, it will take good pumping skills and a steady wind to stay on plane. Some up and down wind sailing is possible, but no significant angles. I have a F160 and an 11.0 as my largest sail and I weigh 80 kg. I sail on lakes with variable winds and don't go out under 10 knots. Too many holes = falling off plane too often. You could go for a large sail (11.5 or 12), but it won't make a significant difference. If your wind is at 3-4 bft most of the time, something larger than an 11.0 may be the call. However, the 11.0 has a much better top end range, plus that range will depend on your skill development. Ken