iSonic 131 vs 144

ntulini · 4th September 2009, 09:30 PM

Reading the specs of iSonic 131 and 144, apart for 3 cm in length, the width is the same 85 cm, same at the tail.

Though, one is marketed as 144 the other as 131 with a different sail range that presumably is only due to the different fin.

Am I missing something?

Thanks,
Nico

nonopr · 4th September 2009, 10:22 PM

yes, you are missing the thickness of the board. the 144 for design for Antoine but he took the 133 last year for a better range.

Remi · 6th September 2009, 09:27 AM

Hi Nico,

I recommand this boards for racers over 95 kgs, it's the same shape as 09 but possible to have it in Wood/Carbone, Bjoern will probably choose this one for next year.

All the best

HI TECH · 15th September 2009, 05:13 PM

just settling on my uber-quiver . . . 80kg looking for some 8-15knot performance with a 2010 8m NS Ram . . . I've been recommended a 121 WC . . . to go with my Flare 98 WC and Quad 86 WC . . . sorry I'm excited and boasting . . . anyway . . . is the 121 the right choice or should I be asking for everyone to confuse me and recommend the 131?

Screamer · 15th September 2009, 10:02 PM

You're not that heavy, and you don't have a mega large sail. So iS121 is a good choice in my opinion, but with one caveat: it won't be fun in 8-10 knots. At all. To have fun in winds this low you can use a 131 and a 9.5-10m rig (or a Formula, or a longboard), but I don't think it will be better solution overall. Go for 121 and stay above 11 knots.

mark h · 15th September 2009, 11:47 PM

"80kg looking for some 8-15knot performance with a 2010 8m NS Ram"
At the lower end of your wind range, the 121 wont feel powered up. 14/15k it will feel good. The 131 will feel more powered up in your wind range, especially if you buy a second more powerfull fin.

4th September 2009, 09:30 PM	#1
ntulini New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	iSonic 131 vs 144 Reading the specs of iSonic 131 and 144, apart for 3 cm in length, the width is the same 85 cm, same at the tail. Though, one is marketed as 144 the other as 131 with a different sail range that presumably is only due to the different fin. Am I missing something? Thanks, Nico

6th September 2009, 09:27 AM	#3
Remi STARBOARD DEVELOPMENT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,338	Hi Nico, I recommand this boards for racers over 95 kgs, it's the same shape as 09 but possible to have it in Wood/Carbone, Bjoern will probably choose this one for next year. 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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mark h Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NW England, Posts: 663	"80kg looking for some 8-15knot performance with a 2010 8m NS Ram" At the lower end of your wind range, the 121 wont feel powered up. 14/15k it will feel good. The 131 will feel more powered up in your wind range, especially if you buy a second more powerfull fin. __________________ Cheers - Mark H The toys: iSW44 - - iSW49 - iSW53 - iSW58 - iS107 - iS137 - F161. North Warps: F2011 5.2m, 5.7m, 6.3m, 7m, 8m, 8.6m, 9.5m F2006 11m. 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. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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4th September 2009, 10:22 PM	#2
nonopr Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 572	yes, you are missing the thickness of the board. the 144 for design for Antoine but he took the 133 last year for a better range.

15th September 2009, 05:13 PM	#4
HI TECH New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 6	just settling on my uber-quiver . . . 80kg looking for some 8-15knot performance with a 2010 8m NS Ram . . . I've been recommended a 121 WC . . . to go with my Flare 98 WC and Quad 86 WC . . . sorry I'm excited and boasting . . . anyway . . . is the 121 the right choice or should I be asking for everyone to confuse me and recommend the 131?

15th September 2009, 10:02 PM	#5
Screamer Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 433	You're not that heavy, and you don't have a mega large sail. So iS121 is a good choice in my opinion, but with one caveat: it won't be fun in 8-10 knots. At all. To have fun in winds this low you can use a 131 and a 9.5-10m rig (or a Formula, or a longboard), but I don't think it will be better solution overall. Go for 121 and stay above 11 knots.