This might be a stupid question but are quads better with new school 4batten wave sails. I ask because i only see the pros/companys pairing them with with the quad boards. Will they still be fine with power wavesails or will the extra power be a problem.
Im looking to buy a New board and like the idea of quads for wave riding. I've got. 2 naish forces which are new so won't be replacing anytime soon. I'm more into wave riding then jumping so quads are looking like a good choice.
Cheers Tom.
Never tried a quad, but this pro seems to be doing fine on apower wavesail with a quad:
There are alot of guys running 4 batten wave sails on twin fins and thrusters, don't think the number of fins has anything to do with the sails..
Mate, the quads work a treat with either style of sail. I ride power oriented wave sails - Severne Blade - with quads - Starboard - and like you are more of a wave rider than jump oriented rider. The setup is perfect.
Indeed look at Scott McKercher's choice of setup, he rides power sails and designed the Starboard quad. So I guess that might speak volumes for what you are asking.
I ride a 83L RRD quad with Naish Force sails. The combo goes together fine. I weigh 88 kg
I have not tried any of these power wavesail either.
I noticed some brands saying you can go down 0.5m in sail size with these 'power' sails (e.g. Goya Banzai)
Can anyone confirm this with experience?
Also (and not meaning to hyjack this post) but would like to hear anyones opinion on what is a good size 'largest wavesail' (for DTL waveriding) with these power wavesails.
Can't speak for the other brands but with the np fly I pretty much just use my 4.8. If I get a stronger day I'll go down to 4.2 but otherwise my 4.8 has me covered. My previous quiver was 4.2 4.7 5.0 5.4. With the more traditional wave sails.
agreed dan. i'm probably a bit heavier than you (88kg) and use my 5.3 75% of the time and have 4.7 for the stronger days. couple that with an 87 litre quad and floaty freestyle board and i'm covered.
when it comes to float and ride days i can be out on a 5.0 / 5.3 and 87litre quad when others are floating round on 100 litre boards and 6.2
a lot comes down to your light wind technique in those kinds of conditions, so i wouldnt say go any bigger that 5.7, regardless of weight
oh and forgot to say, i use 4 batton compact wave sails - currently on north hero's but switching to simmer blacktips for 2013 - not 'power' sails
With regard to both topics it depends on where you sail, your style and kit set up.
The pro's are mainly using 4 batten sails on multi fin boards as they prefer the lighter weight and more on/off power that a 4 batten sail provides, and they weigh nothing themselves too.
Some quads will be better with the 4 batten sails, some not.
Sail size depond on your weight, style and board size too. Here on the east coast we haven't had any decent southerly winds in ages and often use 5.5m plus and I am now looking at getting a 6.2m as I dont get out enough as the wind is light and I have a bigger wave board that will carry a bigger sail, getting planing isn't an option, just plodding out to the waves and then surfing them in is whats more important here. Best thing is to try other peoples set up and see what is best for you.
Happy Sailing everyone.
Thanks all for your Insights.
Reason I asked was because i sailed all last season on a 5m plus 120L board for DTL float and ride conditions, and though it was ok, i found on some of the super dooper light wind days that I couldn't generate enough board speed to actually get on to some of the wave faces.
To combat this, I Then started taking off in steeper section of the break which ended me up where I didn't want to be (right in amongst the surfers and competing with them on takeoff).
A tad more power would have helped me get onto the wave a bit earlier (before surfers).
I think a board a tad smaller might have helped too, as I'm feeling i reach a point of diminishing returns when you go over a certain volume the light wind performance does not really improve.
I think I will try a 5 - 5.3m power Sail as some of you suggest and 90-95L board
Just Grabbed myself a few of the new 2013 Goya banzai's. I can certainly confirm that the bottom end is freakishly good, and I reckon the half meter drop is pretty close to the mark. They also have a pull that does not seem to push the board down into the water, but gives a bit more lift. Really hard to describe, but they feel more powerful than my blades, but I have not had a chance to really check them out back to back. Mind you I have paired these bad boys up with some keith teboul customs, so I have a sweet kit that will work in a real 10-12kts.
