Solo sails

I don’t expect anyone to declare that one is better than the other, but can anyone explain the difference between the main brands of Solo sail?  How does the HD differ from the North, P&B or Edge - why would pick one over the others?

But they all concentrate mainly on the d+ mast - so how can I find out the differences between makes.  If I’m going to spend the best part of £1000 on a new sail, I want to understand how the choices differ not just pick the fashionable choice.  

Only by asking the sailmakers and sailors (which is, obviously, what you're doing here). I don't know if you are a mid fleet club sailor or usually top 3 on the circuit (if the latter please ignore all that follows ) but it's probably worth trying to find out which of the top guys are a similar height/weight/build to you then analyse their results. When you find the guy who does best at venues like your club ask what hull/rig he sails and buy it. It's not guaranteed to work, he may have a wildly unorthodox sailing style but, while it may not get you winning the nationals, it should mean your boat/rig is capable of winning at that level.

Edited by NickM99 - 11 Aug 18 at 7:59am

Originally posted by A2Z If I’m going to spend the best part of £1000 on a new sail, I need to have my brain tested.

FTFY

I suspect there will be very little difference other than that which is made by the Pro Jocks that ride them and in truth anyone of them could probably do just as well using another sail.

Anything over 500 for a Solo sail has to be downright robbery unless it's built in unobtainium cloth.

A far better investment as I've said before would be a set of advanced racing tactics manuals.

If you want to try something next time you race, deliberately start 10 secs early and see how you get on, if they catch you before you get to the first mark then a new sail is not going to help you. If they finally catch you at the bottom of the first two legs then maybe a new sail might help.