Guys, I wonder if this 0.4m difference Freek 5.9m ver 6.3m can make any difference for low wind bump-jump on freestyle board or just -minus a single knot kind of deal..? If you had experience with these 2 sizes please comment.. Also wonder which is a faster sail of these two... Accept that second question maybe somewhat silly since I would use 5.9 in bit more wind... just concerned if 6.3m is much more draggy sail..

The 6.3 and 5.6 freeks feel like they have good spacing for me (both fin and foil) at 94kg. I've had some days where 6.3 was a bit too much and 5.6 made life easier, but not huge. Currently have a 5.0 blade and 4.4 freek as well and I'd prefer to have a freek instead of the 5.0 blade, due to feel and low end power for most of my usage. Only really want to use the blade when really powered up. Not sure a 5.9 would make a big enough difference compared to 5.6 and 6.3 but I haven't tried.

Used mainly on 115 dyno and 135 kode and my skills are pretty low intermediate on fin. When I'm powered the 5.6 feels really good on the dyno, up to where the board starts to feel a bit big. 5.6 is also a sweet spot for foiling for me but I don't think that's something that concerns you.

leto said..
Guys, I wonder if this 0.4m difference Freek 5.9m ver 6.3m can make any difference for low wind bump-jump on freestyle board or just -minus a single knot kind of deal..? If you had experience with these 2 sizes please comment.. Also wonder which is a faster sail of these two... Accept that second question maybe somewhat silly since I would use 5.9 in bit more wind... just concerned if 6.3m is much more draggy sail..

Why would you want a freestyle sail for bump and jump? I would have thought they would be very unsuited to that.

what size do you ride under the 6.3? i ride gun yeah's up to 4.8 and thinking about a 5.6 as i find 5.2 could be a bit close.. do you think the gap would be ok?

aeroegnr said..
By the way, it looks like they stop now at 5.7 and stopped making the 5.9 and 6.3?

www.severnesails.com/sails/freek/

Shrinkflation

I guess they found that for bigger sail sizes, people tend to prefer more structure. The need to keep inventories trim means niche sails don't survive.

is your 6.3 ok with a 100l freestyle board? how many knots do you need?

btw. lennart neubauer just did a freestyle heat with his 5.7 freek when everyone was standing on the beach debating if they should cancel the event due to lack of wind.. i think 5.6 yeah's it is