My 5m died today so I need another. I've always had revos as they have been the only ones available 2nd hand in my budget price range..Would I notice any difference if I got a retro? Lake bump & jump ( or bump & crash if I go off todays performance..[}:)][}:)])
I don't think I'ver seen many retros for sale 2nd hand?
Also any other brands that would do the job - needs to be 5m as I have a 4.2m & a 5.8m..also cheap..I have constant curve masts - 430 55% lipstick..400 30% sunshine mast

Thats what I thought.

Not an option unfortunately very restricted budget. I don't but what's wrong with drying sails in the sun? Do they go brittle?

sboardcrazy said...

Not an option unfortunately very restricted budget. I don't but what's wrong with drying sails in the sun? Do they go brittle?

As FN said UV kills them. It's not obvious though. Cooked monofilm can look just as good as new monofilm although usually its a bit cloudy with scratches, but good mono can look like that too. If you have to buy used then laminated xply sails are a better bet. They are more UV resistant.