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another interesting thing that you might keep in mind, when you sail by the lee one tends to sail brouder angles than on a reach. so when surfing waves chose a jybe that will allow you to surf waves on both points of sail allowing for greater versatility and speed creating bottom and topturn...

sry i don't know kg's, but as for optimal standard rig weight ive read that its 175-180 in most conditions. Obviously in the lighter stuff smaller sailors are at an advantage in pointing ability and speed downwind. I've also seen a few 165 lb sailors dominate upwind in breeze. (hiking ability...

i sailed nat's in santa cruz a couple years back and it was epic, i remember being completely overpowered and out of control down wind being only 15 in 25-30. I watched andrew lewis and brenden casey duking it out downwind and it was like nothing i have ever seen. Casey's vang was off like i...

ive heard there is a substantial difference in the euro spars as opposed to the vanguard spars, the vanguard spars will bend slightly every time you sail then in 12+ therefore its vital to rotate them 180' every time you sail them. in this case i would line the rivet up on either the port or...

one thing that ur failing to consider is personal preference. some ppl actually prefer the old system, its what they are used to. If they feel they can be competetive w/ the old system they shouldnt have to change.

btw im selling a used hyde thats still raceable after a season of use and a couple of decent north practice sails that also have only been raced for a season. if anyone is interested email me at [email protected]

ive gone through 3 new sails in the last three years and I've used hyde for the last two. I like the hyde's more because it seams to have better shape in breeze. Ive found that actually less cunningham is necessary to depower. Ive also noticed that it holds its shape in the leach and foot a...