Pedal-Force
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So in light winds I'm constantly capsizing because my back gets caught on the boom during roll tacks. I don't have the problem during normal tacks, but something about the angles during a roll tack keeps me from getting low enough. Sure, I could get smaller, and I'm working on losing some weight, but I'll still be 6 feet 180 lbs. I'd rather buy something to fix my problem.
I'd love to get something like a little CE 50N Buoyancy Aid, but I understand from much reading that this would be against the rules for racing in the good old US of A, not to mention against USCG regs for vessels.
So until that changes, what can I do? I'm currently using an Extrasport Riptide (below) which is comfortable, but I still get caught constantly when roll tacking. I'm currently using a sleevless tight rash guard/pinny that I got from APS, but it doesn't help much.
Is there some technique I'm missing that would help me out? Is there some uber-vest out there that is awesome and legal in the US?
The advice I've read for roll tacking says to stand up, facing across the boat during the roll. The only way I can not catch the boom is to face forward, instead of across, which means I can't get much roll, especially in light winds when I actually need it.
Any help?
I'd love to get something like a little CE 50N Buoyancy Aid, but I understand from much reading that this would be against the rules for racing in the good old US of A, not to mention against USCG regs for vessels.
So until that changes, what can I do? I'm currently using an Extrasport Riptide (below) which is comfortable, but I still get caught constantly when roll tacking. I'm currently using a sleevless tight rash guard/pinny that I got from APS, but it doesn't help much.
Is there some technique I'm missing that would help me out? Is there some uber-vest out there that is awesome and legal in the US?
The advice I've read for roll tacking says to stand up, facing across the boat during the roll. The only way I can not catch the boom is to face forward, instead of across, which means I can't get much roll, especially in light winds when I actually need it.
Any help?