New Formula 2009 - Page 3

nonopr · 19th August 2009, 07:13 AM

Remi,
Which formula board for a person in the 79 kilos and wind from 12-16 knots?

Remi · 19th August 2009, 09:16 AM

Hi Nonopr,

Both can be good in you case, but I will say because not hi-wind go for the HWR.

All the best

19th August 2009, 07:12 PM

Hello,

My weight is 77 Kg and I currently have a 162, could you please indicate which are the main differences between the HWR and the 162? Would it be sensible to keep the 162 as a light wind board?

Also, what would be the main differences between the LWR and HWR in terms of upwind angle / downwind speed considering my weight?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Rafa

Remi · 20th August 2009, 05:58 AM

Hi Rafa,

If we compare the LWR and the HWR to the F162, you will notice big difference and the main one is about power for your back leg and glide.
The LWR is the less physical with top glide > HWR > F 160 > F161 > F162
The HWR is faster everywhere and in all conditions than the F162, so in my opinion, no.
For up wind only in the lower wind the LWR will be for you little less angle and speed, but down wind will be faster and more free under your feet. But if you want to keep your F 162, the better option will be F162 and LWR.
For one board is depending of your style, if you are more a power man or a gliding man and of course about the main condition you use it.
If most of the time under 18 knots, I will say the HWR, over LWR.

Hope this help

All the best

21st August 2009, 01:07 AM

Please can you shine a bit more light on the peculiar new cut out shape? where is the clean shape. all corners and small steps confuse me.... so I guess it will confuse the water flow also? Why, for instance is the new shape stopped 1 cm before the real side cut out start making the rail in the last cm just not as clean as possible?

Maybey Jim Drake or Tiesda can give some inside flow explanation on this?

31st August 2009, 11:20 PM

Hi Everyone
I am a light weight formular windsurfer with a weight of 65kg and will be windsurfing in condition between 8 - 16 knots. I will be placing an order soon, so please can anyone advise on which will be better between the HWR AND LWR.

If possible also what is the 3 sail range for my weight.

Regards
Sey1

Remi · 1st September 2009, 01:40 PM

Hi Unregistered,

For your weight the LWR will be a better choice, more easy to get the max speed on it compare to the HWR who need more power. This board is built specially for light guys like you.

All the best

1st September 2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi Everyone
I am a light weight formular windsurfer with a weight of 65kg and will be windsurfing in condition between 8 - 16 knots. I will be placing an order soon, so please can anyone advise on which will be better between the HWR AND LWR.

If possible also what is the 3 sail range for my weight.

Regards
Sey1

I'm lightweight too, 62kg..
Agree on the board - LWR, for sail range you only need 2: 11 for light wind (70cm fin), 9.0 for high wind(66-62 cm fin); boards/sails/fins progressed far enough so
no need for the third sail or a fin.

1st September 2009, 11:45 PM

REMI AND SERGIO
Thanks alot really appreciate your experience and time. Will surelly go for the LWR, and sail range 11, 10, 9.
One more question for you guys what is your reconmendation on sail make to go for. Gaastra Vapour, Red Code Severne, Or Neilpryde RS RACING.

Regards
Sey1

2nd September 2009, 12:37 AM

What I am reading is that in order to be competitive I will need 2 formula boards next season.
1 for lightwind and 1 for hi wind???
The point of the FW class rules that put boards on a 2 year cycle was to eliminate things like this and make formula easier to get into.

19th August 2009, 09:16 AM	#22
Remi STARBOARD DEVELOPMENT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,338	Hi Nonopr, Both can be good in you case, but I will say because not hi-wind go for the HWR. 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.

20th August 2009, 05:58 AM	#24
Remi STARBOARD DEVELOPMENT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,338	Hi Rafa, If we compare the LWR and the HWR to the F162, you will notice big difference and the main one is about power for your back leg and glide. The LWR is the less physical with top glide > HWR > F 160 > F161 > F162 The HWR is faster everywhere and in all conditions than the F162, so in my opinion, no. For up wind only in the lower wind the LWR will be for you little less angle and speed, but down wind will be faster and more free under your feet. But if you want to keep your F 162, the better option will be F162 and LWR. For one board is depending of your style, if you are more a power man or a gliding man and of course about the main condition you use it. If most of the time under 18 knots, I will say the HWR, over LWR. 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. Last edited by Remi; 20th August 2009 at 06:01 AM.

31st August 2009, 11:20 PM	#26
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	which board to choose from hwr between lwr Hi Everyone I am a light weight formular windsurfer with a weight of 65kg and will be windsurfing in condition between 8 - 16 knots. I will be placing an order soon, so please can anyone advise on which will be better between the HWR AND LWR. If possible also what is the 3 sail range for my weight. Regards Sey1

1st September 2009, 01:40 PM	#27
Remi STARBOARD DEVELOPMENT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,338	Hi Unregistered, For your weight the LWR will be a better choice, more easy to get the max speed on it compare to the HWR who need more power. This board is built specially for light guys like you. 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.

1st September 2009, 11:45 PM	#29
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	thanks REMI AND SERGIO Thanks alot really appreciate your experience and time. Will surelly go for the LWR, and sail range 11, 10, 9. One more question for you guys what is your reconmendation on sail make to go for. Gaastra Vapour, Red Code Severne, Or Neilpryde RS RACING. Regards Sey1

19th August 2009, 07:13 AM	#21
nonopr Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 572	Remi, Which formula board for a person in the 79 kilos and wind from 12-16 knots?

19th August 2009, 07:12 PM	#23
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Hello, My weight is 77 Kg and I currently have a 162, could you please indicate which are the main differences between the HWR and the 162? Would it be sensible to keep the 162 as a light wind board? Also, what would be the main differences between the LWR and HWR in terms of upwind angle / downwind speed considering my weight? Thanks in advance for your feedback. Rafa

21st August 2009, 01:07 AM	#25
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Please can you shine a bit more light on the peculiar new cut out shape? where is the clean shape. all corners and small steps confuse me.... so I guess it will confuse the water flow also? Why, for instance is the new shape stopped 1 cm before the real side cut out start making the rail in the last cm just not as clean as possible? Maybey Jim Drake or Tiesda can give some inside flow explanation on this?

2nd September 2009, 12:37 AM	#30
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	What I am reading is that in order to be competitive I will need 2 formula boards next season. 1 for lightwind and 1 for hi wind??? The point of the FW class rules that put boards on a 2 year cycle was to eliminate things like this and make formula easier to get into.

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