One thing I find interesting is the Radial/Standard decision in relation to body weight. I am 68Kg 1,77m and went for a Standard rig. I did this knowing that in windier conditions it might be too much and that I might easily end-up getting a Radial rig.
Whilst people might debate the exact weights, various sources (internet) suggest that the ideal Radial crew weight is 60Kg to 75 Kg and Standard for 70Kg and above (opinions vary in detail). So maybe I'm borderline on the Standard rig.
However, watching some results recently, in one group I see somebody doing really well on the sea (more wind than inland) at only 50Kg in a Radial. I might be on the border line but she is well below the lower Radial wt recommendation, yet doing well. this then begs the question that is this weight aspect "overrated" and is it technique more important.
Obviously it depends on the wind and conditions but it's only 1,3 sq m of sail area and this girl is doing well 10Kg below the weight range !!.
Ian
Whilst people might debate the exact weights, various sources (internet) suggest that the ideal Radial crew weight is 60Kg to 75 Kg and Standard for 70Kg and above (opinions vary in detail). So maybe I'm borderline on the Standard rig.
However, watching some results recently, in one group I see somebody doing really well on the sea (more wind than inland) at only 50Kg in a Radial. I might be on the border line but she is well below the lower Radial wt recommendation, yet doing well. this then begs the question that is this weight aspect "overrated" and is it technique more important.
Obviously it depends on the wind and conditions but it's only 1,3 sq m of sail area and this girl is doing well 10Kg below the weight range !!.
Ian