Lowrider/Foiler?

   Emmett Lazich, two-time world champ, reckoned they hit a wall at about 17 

knots. That's a pretty damn quick wall for an 11 foot boat without kite!

Their real strength was upwind and close reaching in a breeze.

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Chris 249 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 10 May 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2041	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chris 249 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Lowrider/Foiler? Posted: 13 Sep 07 at 1:12am
	Emmett Lazich, two-time world champ, reckoned they hit a wall at about 17 knots. That's a pretty damn quick wall for an 11 foot boat without kite! Their real strength was upwind and close reaching in a breeze.

Ross Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 02 May 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1163	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ross Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Sep 07 at 11:01pm
	I want a non-foiler, simply because there is no way I could launch a foiling one at my club. I want to experiment with a kite as well, but I want to sail one first! The non-foiling boats go very cheaply by the looks of it. I'm definitely going to pick one up when I get the cash. What sort of speeds can you get out of a low rider? Edited by Ross
	Ross If you can't carry it, don't sail it!

Isis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Sep 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2753	Post Options Post Reply Quote Isis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Sep 07 at 9:32pm
	I second jims comment... all moths are fantastic, foils or not.. I want another one.

aardvark_issues Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 24 Jul 05 Location: Weston-Super-Mare Online Status: Offline Posts: 505	Post Options Post Reply Quote aardvark_issues Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Sep 07 at 9:05pm
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aardvark_issues Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 24 Jul 05 Location: Weston-Super-Mare Online Status: Offline Posts: 505	Post Options Post Reply Quote aardvark_issues Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Sep 07 at 9:02pm
	None of the moth opens i've been to or seen results for this year have had a (good)low-rider beating a (good)foiler as yet... highest lowrider at the nationals was 10th out of 24... We've been to a lot of big events with no wind though, and always done poorly because of it - hopefully there will be more wind this winter! Other than that, JimC is right! Edited by aardvark_issues

JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Sep 07 at 8:31pm
	All Moths are great, foils or no...

Splosh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 497	Post Options Post Reply Quote Splosh Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Sep 07 at 7:55pm
	What do you guys think of lowriders? i've been thinking of getting one because i want a bit of a challenge and enjoy the tippy factor (which a vortex just doesnt have ) and then in later years change up to foilers when i've got the hang of it. Thanks, Splosh.
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mike ellis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 30 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2339	Post Options Post Reply Quote mike ellis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Sep 07 at 7:49pm
	the foilers fall over a lot splosh, and in the light think how much more drag you get from the big fat t-foils. also id imangine with all the capsizing and swimming the boat out the foilers will be tired anyway
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Splosh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 497	Post Options Post Reply Quote Splosh Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Sep 07 at 7:16pm
	Do both moths have the same PY because some results on the opens show some lowriders still beating foilers? I understand there a development class so the PY should be the same (I think) or are just the lowrider sailors just bloody good? Splosh.
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