Hi,
Ben Severne , and Severne Crew,
I met you recently in Maui, Kanaha, we discussed purchasing prototypes,
I' recently acquired a used 2011 S1 4.7 from a friend and I'm amazed at the low end on this sail, and the feel on the wave is incredible, unlike any other sail, and I get to try quite a few from the other brands. Quick to plane, stability, on off power invisible on the wave, just amazing really.
I'm looking to maximize my light wind wave sailing, (yes Maui has sometimes light wind, usually right when massive swell is hitting) and I want to get a larger size S1.
My question is with the redesign to 4 battens, and the focus on wave performance and landing moves, will the 2013 have the same magic feel that I'm sensing in the 2011?
Does the new sail still have the wonderful high/forward pull point, which I think is responsible for the early planing? Head area seems to be larger compared to other sails, and leach is more tight also when in a light wind rig shape.
I seem to be planing off super early for a 4.7, currently using this in as low as 20 knots whitecaps visible. So wondering which size to shoot for for the biggest sail also, 5.3 or 5.7.? My weight is 90 kg Board is custom single fin @ 62.5 cm width 240 cm length fast rocker. Target wind range is 12-20 knts, large period swell to 20 ft.
These waves are fast so a quick to plane board and sail is needed.
My perception is that the high tension flat foil pumps onto a plane faster than a fuller sail, like the blade, and the fuller sails seem to be sticky to the water in a light wind rig shape.
Thanks,
Chuck
