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ahaa.....someone else who has tried mounting a speed puck and the wierd 3m velcro stuff. I haven't started looking seriously hard yet as been too busy...but last night got an email from a supplier who only sold it by the roll....£325 per roll. Ok so.....any idea where to get a "little" puck sized bit of 3m tape in the UK? Ta. Timg
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AndrewLB ![]() Posting king ![]() Joined: 16 Aug 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 109 |
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Out of interest how/where do you attach your 'puck? |
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ChrisC ![]() Posting king ![]() Joined: 14 Jan 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 169 |
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What do I think ?..............you boys need to indulge in some serious pie eating !!!!! Only joking - its going to be VERY interesting to see how the various rig sizes and body weights pan out at the Nationals. I'm 90kg (in my pants !) and 6'1" (in my orthopedic shoes) and I will be using the 10.2. Having initially got caned by the 10.2 (nowhere near enough downhaul) I have now got to grips with it in pretty much all conditions and sadly my 8.4 is still sitting in its bag unused ! Applying a LOT of controls (and I mean a LOT) does very effectively depower the sail but I am not sure this would be quicker than using the 8.4 as there is then quite a lot of parasitic drag and you get to a point where, although you are in control, you cant effectively get the power down and driving the boat forward - don't think this is fast ! You do have the advantage, however, that if it is gusty you can ride out the gusts and then easily power up in the lulls. As said above I don't think it makes any difference to downwind speed what main you are on as the kite is doing the work and the main is effectively just following. If you are overpowered it is close reaching without the kite where you will really suffer - but hopefully non of that at the Nationals !! Chris |
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Not now Kato (you fewl) !
RS100 421 (8.4) Ex - Vortex Assymetric 1090 and 1208 Ex - 49er NZL142 (crew) |
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haroosh ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 14 Jan 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 521 |
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Fair point Andrew. You have experience of the 10.2 so it sounds like its a big step up from the 8.4. Its getting interesting seeing what weight may be optimal over a range of conditions for both rigs. Cheers, Keith. |
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AndrewLB ![]() Posting king ![]() Joined: 16 Aug 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 109 |
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Hmmm, I would say stick with the 8.4 for now
and concentrate on eating some pies. Tim Weedon was sailing an 8.4 at Fed Week at 87kg (apparently) and did really well across all conditions with the only noticeable drop in performance being when the wind really got up. I'm 95kg and 6'2" and consider the 10.2 a challenge (maybe something to do with the prevalence of F4-5 conditions since I've bought the boat). Remember that the only time when the mainsail size will have an impact on speed is upwind, it's largely redundant once the kite is up. |
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laser193713 ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 13 May 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 889 |
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That is my worry, my test sail was in very gusty and shifty winds up to about 18 knots, that was in the 10.2 and it caught me off guard a couple of times. Perhaps this wouldnt be the case on the sea?
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haroosh ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 14 Jan 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 521 |
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I'm only 5'8" and about 10.5 stone (approx 67kg) and obviously on the 8.4 sailing on the sea. I think if your 6'3 and 80kg you should be seriously considering the 10.2 as the 8.4 will seem pretty small alot of the time. Cheers, Keith. |
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laser193713 ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 13 May 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 889 |
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Exactly my thoughts, just praying for a windy nationals! If i can afford to get there!
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laser193713 ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 13 May 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 889 |
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Ok so the big day of delivery is fast approaching, just need to decide what rig I am going to get. I am 6 foot 3 and 80 kgs so right on the borderline from what i understand, 99% of my sailing is on the sea so I am still thinking 8.4 What do you guys think?
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ChrisC ![]() Posting king ![]() Joined: 14 Jan 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 169 |
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Hi Simon, Best portable GPS for sailing in the Navi GT-31 http://gps-speed.co.uk/gps-speed-windsurf.html By far the best unit out there and now the only one recommended by gps.-speedsailing.com for windsurf and kitesurf speed sailing. Much better value, more reliable and a lot more accurate that the previous Garmin Foretrex type units. You can download GPS Action Replay from gps-speedsurfing.com and this offers excellent analysis of the data including track plotting onto google maps and important for sailing, excellent VMG analysis. Its very easy to exchange tracks with your mates and re-run the race (playing the tracks simultaneously) - good fun and very useful to see where you lost out or gained ! There is another unit (seen it on the Sail Racer homepage) which is a data logger but with a built in mobile transmitter using a tracking tariff - not used this yet but with a bit of setting up you can relay your position to a PC (could be in the Clubhouse) so those ashore can follow the race. Hope this helps ! chris |
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Not now Kato (you fewl) !
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