Differences in top end speed for small sails

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needsalt
needsalt
NSW
385 posts
NSW, 385 posts
18 Jul 2012 11:01pm
I asked this question within another bigger thread but didn't receive any response, so thought I would try my luck here!

Does anyone have any thoughts or info on the likely top end speed differences between a wave sail, RAF freerace, and cammed slalom sail in smaller sail sizes??

I have a 5.5 crossover RAF sail that I will keep for waves, but wondering about getting a 5.7 camless freerace sail (hellcat) for more speed on flatwater. Would there be little top end speed difference in smaller sizes/higher wind, or still worth it?

Thank you!
Squid Lips
Squid Lips
WA
708 posts
WA, 708 posts
18 Jul 2012 10:15pm
The more stable foil of the Hellcat will let you sail it in stronger wind and be able to use the extra power but in comfortably powered conditions the difference will be small. If you want it for the main purpose of going faster go for a slalom sail, I reckon.
AC1
AC1
WA
4 posts
AC1 AC1
WA, 4 posts
21 Jul 2012 8:34pm
The smaller the sail the less the difference is in the top end, but there is also less difference in the maneuverability as well.
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