Hello I was wondering what is an ideal weight range for the Ilca 7. Rn I'm @ 78kg at 6'2ish so I don't know if its too light and it can get pretty windy where I am from. Thanks!
At 170 lbs and fairly tall, you should be fine. If you are physically fit and can hike hard that helps! What you lack in body weight you can make up in leverage. On windy days, you'll have to "vang sheet' so you're not overpowered upwind. Lots of info on that technique on line. There's also the ILCA 6 rig. Some people around your weight switch to that rig on really windy days. It's all about practicing in different conditions and building your skills in the boat.
Hey! Your weight is actually pretty close to the ideal range for the ILCA 7. At 78kg, you should have good control in windy conditions. Just keep practicing and adjusting your technique to match the conditions!