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Freestyle sail trim

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Created by Obelix > 9 months ago, 20 Feb 2020
Obelix
WA, 1128 posts
20 Feb 2020 1:50PM
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Hi guys,
I use a recent 2 cam 6m sail, but would prefer a camless on the open ocean.

I have an oldish 6m Arrows Trixx in a goood condition but, given it's a freestyle sail, not sure about the trim.
Any special considerations when dealing with freestyle sails?
Thanks

Basher
590 posts
20 Feb 2020 4:56PM
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That's a difficult question to answer because the sail you are talking about is very old and freestyle sails have moved on since then.

For a start it would be rare to see any freestyler on a 6m rig. The modern way to rig a freestyle sail is also to use little downhaul, with the sail set with a tight leech for better acceleration. We then use smaller sails than others would choose for blasting. This is the opposite from a slalom sailors approach - where some (wrongly) say 'you can never have too much downhaul'.

What I would suggest is you use the sail with different downhaul settings and see what feels right.
You could also post a photo, because most sails have a setting that looks about right.

NotWal
QLD, 7430 posts
20 Feb 2020 11:24PM
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Taty Frans mentions a little bit about freestyle sail set.

LeeD
3939 posts
21 Feb 2020 12:35AM
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Basher is correct.
Top freestyler's usually use .7 to 1.5 meter smaller sails than rec experts, tight leach but deep draft when filled.
Pumping is needed, but a light feel when going is needed.

Mark _australia
WA, 23450 posts
21 Feb 2020 7:33AM
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That age freestyle sail is less dedicated to f/style.
Set it like you would a wave sail and it wouldn't be far off

Obelix
WA, 1128 posts
21 Feb 2020 4:49PM
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Cheers guys.
I used it some time ago while learning so didn't care (or understood the need) to trim.
I remember using it on a 165L board and going pretty well.

Being over 100kg, I generally go to a 6m when the winds are over 25 knots.
With what you all said, a freestyle 6m may be a bit too powerful for that.

Waiting for some wind to try it again.
Will do what you suggested and not down haul it like a slalom sail.

Mark, I wouldn't know how to set up a wave sail.
I can imagine it should be set with not much down haul (?)

da vecta
QLD, 2515 posts
21 Feb 2020 8:34PM
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Mark _australia said..
That age freestyle sail is less dedicated to f/style.
Set it like you would a wave sail and it wouldn't be far off


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