guys, respect to all for trying to help but what the?

from red thumbs to green thumbs to buy a new board, buy a smaller fin, buy a wave sail, buy a freeride sail, buy an rdm mast, buy xply and on and on.

all clive wants is to replace his busted sail which was a 5.5m, he busted a panel, got it fixed and then a couple of us spent 15 minutes or so trying to get his repaired sail back up and working as the battens had issues, then he put in the mast and the head disintegrated.

so he wants to replace his sail.

^lol.

yeah ,

oh i do think he should buy an xply sail.

Gestalt said...

guys, respect to all for trying to help but what the?

from red thumbs to green thumbs to buy a new board, buy a smaller fin, buy a wave sail, buy a freeride sail, buy an rdm mast, buy xply and on and on.

all clive wants is to replace his busted sail which was a 5.5m, he busted a panel, got it fixed and then a couple of us spent 15 minutes or so trying to get his repaired sail back up and working as the battens had issues, then he put in the mast and the head disintegrated.

so he wants to replace his sail.

Well like I said he asked "what is a good sail for 20-30kn freeride" which is very non specific.
Of course we then had a sh!teload of differing responses
I thought he was a rank beginner wanting to buy his first small sail, which if he has a 100L and a 5.5m, and is using a 40cm fin, he may be better off buying a smaller fin only.
If he already has a 4.5, 5.5 and 7m he would be better off buying a small board.
If we knew that extra info, responses may have been different


Seeing as though you are experienced Gestie, and you know where he is at and what he does he'd be better just asking you and running with that.

Gestalt said...

yeah ,

oh i do think he should buy an xply sail.

Ezzy.

Confused yet evilC?

Let's start with what you already have: a 100 litre, freeride board.
What else?

This is important as you want to extend the range of your current quiver, not make a hole, or double-up on sails.

Personally I reckon a 6m freeride and a 36cm fin will make a nice addition as I live down the road and we rarely get 30 knots, plenty in the 18-25 range though (fingers crossed)).

... and I think 6m is the smallest I'd go on a 100l freeride board.

What and why
I've got a 110 litre Carve, essentially the same as your board.
I weigh 80kg. I sail same conditions as you, down the road (The Cold Toast).

I really love my 5.9 KA Koyote and MFC 36cm Liquid Pro on my very similar board.

1. You've already got the 7.4 so you're familiar with it.
2. You've already got a mast to fit.
3. That fin will do.
4. It's x-ply.
5. It's easy-peasy to handle for your skill level.
6. It's fast.
7. They're easy to find (email KA and see if you can't get one of last year's for cheap)
8. I think there'd be a gap if you bought a 5.3: 7.4, 6.7, 5.3. You'll use the 5.9 more I think.

RDM vs SDM
I rig the Koyote on a 430 RDM, although I used to rig it on a 430 SDM. I think it actually had a better top end with the SDM, but the RDM is 100% carbon vs 30% on the SDM, so it is always favoured. PLus the boom is already set to fit it.. yada yada/lazy.

What about drop-shape? Best of both worlds. I've got one for the 7.2 Koyote and I really, really like.

KA Koyote
Actually, while on the Koyote It's a fricken' powerhouse with little downhaul and very fast and slippery with a lot. Fantastic free-ride/race sail.

Masts again
What mast is the 430? I rig my Koyotes on a NP RDM and a North Drop-shape. Both are "flex top". They rig well. Chances are the mast you have will be fine though. Just being a bit pedantic.

Fins
While I'm blabbing on and on (2nd Macciato) get a good fin. MFC Liquid Pro I reckon. Honestly fins make such a difference and they are often overlooked as you don't see them and they are small. But the fin has more contact with the water, which is 15x more ...something than the air. And you can get a brand spanking new one for around $300. Best bang-for-buck purchase I ever made. Can make board feel completely different.

Good luck