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Samsailing 
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 Topic: What single hander for tall heavy person?Posted: 20 Jul 13 at 8:46pm |
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Hi all
I sail a medium sized inland lake that has the usual range of inland sailing conditions for the south west uk I have a wayfarer dinghy for family sailing but would like a single hander thats more fun I believe the obveouis choice would be the phantom but i feel drawn to the contender Have seen many videos and pics of it in full flight with the trapeze and it looks amazing but not sure if at 6'6 tall and 105kg im too big for it? Anyone have any view on this or recomendations for any other suitable craft Many thanks Sam |
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Rupert
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Posted: 20 Jul 13 at 9:49pm |
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Pretty sure there are people that big in the Contender fleet. Sounds like fun.
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Samsailing
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Posted: 20 Jul 13 at 10:34pm |
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Cool thanks Rupert hoping some of them might be able to confirm
Also i can understand how being too light would give problens controling a boat in strong wind but how does being too heavy effect things appart from slowing you down |
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Andymac
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Posted: 21 Jul 13 at 7:13pm |
Just as obvious choice for your height/weight would be a Finn if you want to hike, or a D1 if you fancy an assymetric kite as well (drop Ruscoe a line, he could tell you about trial sails). There's going to be a list of pros and cons for each boat mentioned, not least budget! and any other suggestions put your way. Try and contact class representatives and see if you can possibly get trial sails, unless there is someone at your club that has one and willing to let you have a go.
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Newuk
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Posted: 21 Jul 13 at 9:21pm |
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thanks Andymac for adding those to the mix, I'm not familer with the Finn whats the differencebetween this and the Phantom as at a glance it seems very similer
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yellowwelly
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Posted: 21 Jul 13 at 9:21pm |
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Contender- inland? A bit big tbh, but if you really want one, try one, just don't expect to do so great on handicap
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SUGmeister
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Posted: 21 Jul 13 at 10:46pm |
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Being only 6ft5 but weighing 112 kg have pretty much given up on finding a singlehander for a tall heavy person. Today's Phantoms with their super refined rigs can be sailed by diminutive 6 footers and will guarantee to stuff your knees.
I would look in the direction of a K1 keelboat if your lake had sufficiently deep water. |
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yellowwelly
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Posted: 21 Jul 13 at 10:51pm |
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Sugs, just a thought....
Icon - singlehanded? Edited by yellowwelly - 21 Jul 13 at 10:52pm |
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Newuk
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Posted: 22 Jul 13 at 1:07pm |
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Hi thanks for the suggestions,
Yellowwelly, When you say contender bit too big for inland what do you mean by that as i understand the boat to be only 16' long. I understand the handicap will hold me back in any races I think if I don't go for the contender I would get a Phantom as seems to be designed for my weight range but i guess my main question is would i be too heavy for a contender?
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yellowwelly
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Posted: 22 Jul 13 at 1:24pm |
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Don't get me wrong, Contenders are very nice boats... they are even better in a blow. If you are heavy, increase that wind by a bit. If you are heavy and not as nimble as you once were, remember that inland 'heavy wind equals gusty'... not ideal when trapping and hitting a lull.
The other thing- boom height. There's not much clearance on a Contender. You risk getting wedged!!!!
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