Firstly before I forget again what this topic was actually all about,
Daffy you are a legend and not because of an age division!
Alex and I would greatly appreciate you (+Spotty and others) for giving Alex the lowdown,advice and encouragement while we were at Sandy Point. Alex recognises a windsurfing legend instantly and absorbs every word of advice.We should be back down your way straight after new year and hope to sail with you again.
YOYO- Alex's sail is a 4.2m hand made by Ben Severne himself.It rigs on a 340/11/60% that weighs 1.1kg .Ben is in the process of making Alex a matching 3.2m and 5.0m .The XS-1 sails rig on a 300/10 and only 950g ,which makes them in a league of their own ,no other kids rigs come close.
JIMBOB SA- Alex is using a C3 venom 23cm which Carbon Art supplied with the board. It worked well,but the windward rail was starting to lift. I think in stronger wind I think it will be too big. So yes we would be very interested in an 18,thanks very much for thinking about us.
Alex reached a speed of 25 knots in 16-18 knots of wind with the 4.2. He should be able to hold that size sail till 24-25 knots and a smaller fin will stop the board from lifting with his light weight and hopefully crack the elusive 30.
It will do over 30 easily actually over 40 easily.
just buy me a beer when we catch up one day.
