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Tech-junkies, what's the fastest slalom sail?

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Created by speed > 9 months ago, 26 Dec 2008
speed
3 posts
26 Dec 2008 12:00AM
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I'm in the market for a 7 sqm sail for a fanatic falcon 89.
So far I'm leaning towards a N.P slalom mkII/III, what's your opinion?


choco
SA, 4175 posts
26 Dec 2008 5:36PM
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Any modern slalom/race sail is fast..............if rigged and tuned properly

speed
3 posts
26 Dec 2008 6:03PM
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True as that may be, the smaller the difference the more interesting, n'est pas?

choco
SA, 4175 posts
26 Dec 2008 8:41PM
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speed said...

True as that may be, the smaller the difference the more interesting, n'est pas?




Get a red one then treyi sa rocketa

Bogan speed team
SA, 407 posts
26 Dec 2008 9:06PM
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Hi speed,

As choco said - "all brands of race/slalom sails are fast these days". I use 2009 6.6m and 5.8m ka koncepts on the 89 falcon - awesome board and sail combo. Depending on your body size and fin selection - 6.6 is a great size.

hope this helps,

Cheers,

Carl

nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
26 Dec 2008 8:03PM
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Answer: the one that I'm hanging onto

Errr... oh you said the Fastest. I thought you said the slowest

sailquik
VIC, 6165 posts
26 Dec 2008 11:37PM
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speed said...

True as that may be, the smaller the difference the more interesting, n'est pas?




New user? 2 posts? Hugely loaded question. Sounds a lot like a troll to me

elmo
WA, 8868 posts
26 Dec 2008 10:11PM
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generally the slow part is the bit between the boom and board

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
27 Dec 2008 7:33AM
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elmo said...

generally the slow part is the bit between the boom and board


Similar to most computer problems where the issue is usually between the keyboard and the chair.

Fastest slalom sail? Check out race results for local, national and international slalom comps. They usally sail production gear so should give you an indication which brand is the fastest.


mikey100
QLD, 1098 posts
27 Dec 2008 8:40AM
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The one you are most comfortable with. Try some of your mates' rigs to get a feel for what feels right to you.

Paul Kelf
WA, 678 posts
27 Dec 2008 11:10AM
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mikey100 said...

Try some of your mates' rigs to get a feel for what feels right to you.


Bit hard when you don't know anyone that windsurfs

mineral1
WA, 4564 posts
27 Dec 2008 12:24PM
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mikey100 said...

Try some of your mates' rigs to get a feel for what feels right to you.


Your speaking of sails,,,,,,,,, right[}:)]

pepe47
WA, 1382 posts
28 Dec 2008 10:41AM
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The one that you can water start with, more cams-more room to fill the luff pocket with water. Your local dealer should be able to help out here, then it's just down to personal choice of brands. Put some trust in someone who's interest is to keep you sailing.

evets
WA, 685 posts
28 Dec 2008 9:49PM
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I still go with Sailquiks assessment

pepe47
WA, 1382 posts
29 Dec 2008 9:07AM
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S'pose I should have saved that for someone genuine

speed
3 posts
30 Dec 2008 8:58AM
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I had the chance to try out both N.P slalom mkII and Severne overdrive yesterday. I am not sure which sail is faster but I did like the light yet efficient feel of Severne, so I think I'll go with that.

Bonominator
VIC, 5477 posts
1 Jan 2009 11:17AM
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Dodgy question.

Bonominator
VIC, 5477 posts
1 Jan 2009 11:18AM
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A dodgy question.



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