I'm debating trading my 6.4m v2 slingshot for the 5.4m slingshot for light winds. It's been a brilliant wing but my skills have improved and I have a couple of foils including a big one. So for light wind I wonder if the 5.4m will still deliver? I'm 77kgs, wondered what "normal" (not wing wizards!!) people are using. I can fly in 8 to 12 knots with the 6.4m but now I'm gybing well I'm not needing to do as many restarts as I stay on foil alot longer. So to manage a smaller wing in the light stuff would be awesome. The 5.2m Ensis is also an option although I do love the slingshot... Weight, wingspan, behaviour.. Any thoughts?
I have 6 gears in my car.
8 speed auto in my van.
4.6, 5.2, and 6.0 wings.
Should I use one of each?
Select to expand quoteLeeD said..
I have 6 gears in my car.
8 speed auto in my van.
4.6, 5.2, and 6.0 wings.
Should I use one of each?
??
Personally I would keep the 6.4 as I am often underpowered, but rarely overpowered. For me a better time is had being a bit lit than when schlogging between puffs.
Select to expand quoteIanInca said..
I'm debating trading my 6.4m v2 slingshot for the 5.4m slingshot for light winds. It's been a brilliant wing but my skills have improved and I have a couple of foils including a big one. So for light wind I wonder if the 5.4m will still deliver? I'm 77kgs, wondered what "normal" (not wing wizards!!) people are using. I can fly in 8 to 12 knots with the 6.4m but now I'm gybing well I'm not needing to do as many restarts as I stay on foil alot longer. So to manage a smaller wing in the light stuff would be awesome. The 5.2m Ensis is also an option although I do love the slingshot... Weight, wingspan, behaviour.. Any thoughts?
Ensis 5'2 is my biggest wing but I'm a bit lighter than you at 71 kegs. I've tried bigger wings but not a fan, would rather use a bigger foil. 10-12 knots would be my bottom end.
Ah, you can see what I am up against and why so many of us think I am abrasive and arrogant.
I also have 5+ windsurfing boards, double that in sails, a handful of snowboards, and multiple tennis rackets.
I even have more than ONE pair of shoes.
Select to expand quoteLeeD said..
Ah, you can see what I am up against and why so many of us think I am abrasive and arrogant.
I also have 5+ windsurfing boards, double that in sails, a handful of snowboards, and multiple tennis rackets.
I even have more than ONE pair of shoes.
Yep you sound like a "Boat Anchor" if you ask me Lee
Select to expand quoteARaz said..LeeD said..
Ah, you can see what I am up against and why so many of us think I am abrasive and arrogant.
I also have 5+ windsurfing boards, double that in sails, a handful of snowboards, and multiple tennis rackets.
I even have more than ONE pair of shoes.
Yep you sound like a "Boat Anchor" if you ask me Lee
Yes Wayne Kerr methinks
