My old Gun 7.5 is about to die and I would like some opinions as to what is considered the best no cam free ride sail of a similar size . I'm considering Loft O2 7.4. North X type 7.3, Hellcat 7.2.Simmer , Naish Rally
I'm of the opinion their performance characteristics for my level are fairly close to cammed sails but what to choose , something with low down grunt and good top end.
Just my opinion, not sponsored (I wish) :
Hellcat (just like a race sail but with no cams) incredible low end power, never stops accelerating.
Tried the O2 (now called oxygen) : heavier due to very solid construction, not as quick. looks good !
Hellcat was rated the fastest in 2011 wind mag test
IMO as a moderate skilled (non sponsored) sailor - Tushingham T4's are worth a look...and even consider the Tushingham 2 cam Lightning if you want something halfway between performance cam and no cams.
The best bit about the Lightnings is that they have a small mast pocket and aren't as hard as other cam sails to get out of the water.
Only prob is I don't know where you can get the Tushies over East. I bought mine (new) from Secondwind in Perth WA.
Severne NCX also a good no cam freeride sail and the people I know who have sailed them liked them.
