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7m NCX sail on a Formula board?

Created by blazing928 blazing928  > 9 months ago, 22 Mar 2015
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blazing928
blazing928

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23 Mar 2015 1:10am
hi
how would a Severne NCX 7.0 work [OK] on a Formula 2014 SB FW167?

Now i know its way smaller than normally used, but i am new to FW & I was wondering if it would help with the learning curve.

My thoughts is that it will get it going but not that fast, which is Ok with me! I have a 10m, which I am struggling with. I am a returning old sailor & will use the 7.0 on an old Tiga race.

Port Phillip bay - Sorrento conditions.
thanks Nigel
Ben 555
Ben 555

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456 posts

23 Mar 2015 8:44am
Yes it will work

I used a 7.8 on a fw board and loved it - you won't get the up and downwind angle but it's easy cruising.

If your returning a 8.5 ish sail will double as a returning and high wind formula sail ( for racing)


blazing928
blazing928

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23 Mar 2015 3:23pm
thanks for the reply.
Yes, I plan to get a 8.5m after to fill in the gap to 10m. I am rec sailer so ultimate performance isn't the goal [yet!]
swapper
swapper

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23 Mar 2015 5:42pm
I use a 7.5 V6 on an 08 Starboard Formula and I love it as well. A mate uses a 7.0 on a JP formula and has no problems.
We are both recreational sailors, so enjoy.

Nigel
Palleaon
Palleaon

20 posts

24 Mar 2015 5:09am
Same here. I use a Gastra 7.0 on my formula board. Allows me to practice gybing, but best of all I enjoy cruising at 20-25 knots in relative ease and comfort. I do use a shorter fin around 30cm. I do have a video of me doing 22 knots with this combo if your interested.
blazing928
blazing928

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25 Mar 2015 11:23pm
thanks again [Hi nigel!] Nigel
swapper
swapper

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26 Mar 2015 1:02pm
Hi Nigel

Nigel
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