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Jasonwave

158 posts

20 Feb 2026 4:31pm
Sueboardcrazy : may I ask why the 75% Gorilla in your speedsails and not the 100% Red ?
I use a mix of Turbos, Overdrive and Motos in the 430 mast length range, I see Severne recommend Red for Turbos. My aim is better flattish water gps speeds and to get less tired so quick. My one session with the borrowed Red instead of my usual Gorilla with the Overdrive seemed to feel smoother in very gusty conditions. I am putting that down to the mast but could be wrong, hence this post.
Jasonwave
Jasonwave

158 posts

19 Feb 2026 4:09pm
I recently used a Severne Red (100%) instead of my usual Gorilla (75%) on my 7m twin cam.

it certainly felt more comfortable in gusty conditions, and the 0,4 kg difference slightly noticeable.

Going back to the 75% mast now seems like stepping backwards. Will I be disappointed if I now get the 90% Blue mast which is slightly less fragile than the Red to cams and sun ?

logic tells me to get the 90%, but life is short too.
Not too bothered about the price difference but sorting out broken kit where I am is a pain.

6,4 - 7 m are my pleasure sails with 430 mast on 67 Isonic and carbon boom. Flattish water.
Appreciate any experience.
Jasonwave
Jasonwave

158 posts

1 Jan 2026 5:24pm
Darn I regret asking, you got me looking at large Machs now
Jasonwave
Jasonwave

158 posts

31 Dec 2025 10:11pm
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mariachi76 said..
Hi,
if your concern of the moto is lack of low-end grunt, the NCX won't be the solution. NCX have even less low end, and you get stalled in lulls where a turbo would just carry you through. On the other end, turbos max out rather early when the wind picks up.

My solution was ODs - have them in all sizes, and while in the low end they have a bit less grunt than the turbo, in the top end they are just phenomenal in translating gusts into speed. That being said, I rig my overdrives always a size bigger to have the low-end punch, but still can handle the gusts.

If you want a small mast sleeve and rather low-end grunt, the turbo not the NCX s the sail to go - if you can still get one!

best
mariachi76


M, curious to know what your plans are once your Overdrives need replacing ?
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