Simmer 2xc

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nerdycross
nerdycross
325 posts
325 posts
4 Nov 2020 4:35pm
I'm thinking of replacing my severne NCX 7mtr for a twin cam simmer 6.5 mtr 2xc just for foiling any views be appreciated .
Swindy
Swindy
WA
456 posts
WA, 456 posts
5 Nov 2020 6:56am
I've got the 6.5, 7.1 and 7.8. If you want the 6.5 for windsurfing as well as foiling you can't go wrong. I use them all with rdm, they have a great full shape and rotate faultlessly. They are also nice and light and have a long cut out for the boom for plenty of adjustment. The 6.5 is nice and stable even when overpowered when windsurfing but the 7.1 and 7.8 get a little out of shape and get backhanded in gusts on the fin. This would probably be resolved using an sdm. This isn't an issue when foiling though. Bottom end of the 6.5 might be as good as your 7 ncx. From past experience with the ncx they are great top end sails but not great in light winds but this may have changed in recent years.
For foiling only you may want to consider a foil specific sail.
Simmer quality is also a big plus.
Stretchy
Stretchy
WA
1053 posts
WA, 1053 posts
5 Nov 2020 7:11pm
I have Swindy's old 7.8 2XC and it works great in light winds with my Supercruiser and Formula board. My board weighs a tonne due to major repairs, but if I can pick up a lighter board at some stage I reckon I'd move to a 6.5 or 7.0 2XC, or an Enduro, or a VMax.... mmmmm decisions! Of course the VMax is the comparable sail to your NCX.
nerdycross
nerdycross
325 posts
325 posts
5 Nov 2020 10:57pm
I've now discarded my slalom/ freerace board's but still have a 106 FSW slapper for occasional use but it's not happy with 7mtr but would be good with 6.5 I think, so my 7 NCX is now only for foiling . My foil board is super light and easy to lift in very light breeze with my SS99 wing so thinking the 6.5 may give same early lift as 7 NCX but would be light in hand.
Stretchy
Stretchy
WA
1053 posts
WA, 1053 posts
7 Nov 2020 3:37pm
nerdycross said..
I've now discarded my slalom/ freerace board's but still have a 106 FSW slapper for occasional use but it's not happy with 7mtr but would be good with 6.5 I think, so my 7 NCX is now only for foiling . My foil board is super light and easy to lift in very light breeze with my SS99 wing so thinking the 6.5 may give same early lift as 7 NCX but would be light in hand.


I'm surprised your 106 doesn't like your 7m. Different fin could be another way to resolve?
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