F160 vs Apollo

AJ · 28th April 2008, 06:01 PM

Hallo Remi + co, thinking abouth replacing my formula 160 with an apollo to
sail those really lightwind days with a 11,6 rs6.. what the biggest differences between
those 2 boards??..I dont sail races..just for kicks...
my weight is 210 pounds...

thanx
aj

pfaffi · 29th April 2008, 11:20 AM

2kn earlier planing!

Ken · 30th April 2008, 03:02 AM

It all depends on your typical sailing conditions. If you go out frequently in the 6-10 knot range and don't see 10-15 too often, then the apollo may be a good choice. I have the 160 and have no desire to go out in under 10 knots because I have enough days with wind over 10 knots.

However, in north Texas, Mid July to mid September are pretty bad. Almost never get any sailing in, but could possibly with the apollo and a 75 or 80cm fin. Overall, the 160 fits the conditions here better than the apollo. If I was rich and had a bigger van, I could add the apollo to my quiver of boards.

28th April 2008, 06:01 PM	#1
AJ Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 27	F160 vs Apollo Hallo Remi + co, thinking abouth replacing my formula 160 with an apollo to sail those really lightwind days with a 11,6 rs6.. what the biggest differences between those 2 boards??..I dont sail races..just for kicks... my weight is 210 pounds... thanx aj

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29th April 2008, 11:20 AM	#2
pfaffi Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Austria - Lake Neusiedler, closed Vienna Posts: 136	2kn earlier planing!

30th April 2008, 03:02 AM	#3
Ken Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas USA Posts: 797	It all depends on your typical sailing conditions. If you go out frequently in the 6-10 knot range and don't see 10-15 too often, then the apollo may be a good choice. I have the 160 and have no desire to go out in under 10 knots because I have enough days with wind over 10 knots. However, in north Texas, Mid July to mid September are pretty bad. Almost never get any sailing in, but could possibly with the apollo and a 75 or 80cm fin. Overall, the 160 fits the conditions here better than the apollo. If I was rich and had a bigger van, I could add the apollo to my quiver of boards.