if wind conditions are to light to plane a 93l board with a 5.8m sail,would a 6.3m sail make a differance

yes, it would definitely make a difference but very small ... maybe about 0.5knts.

so i would say marginally noticeable.

In marginal conditions I wouldn't be on a 93l board. I use a 140l board if the conditions are iffy. Firstly, it planes so much earlier and secondly, much easier to get back in when non-planning.

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jezdog said...

if wind conditions are to light to plane a 93l board with a 5.8m sail,would a 6.3m sail make a differance

its a funny one that is, i find it doesnt make to much difference unless your just not staying on the plane then the 6.3 would help you stay on the plane

bigger often means heavier (bigger boom, mast) many variables to consider

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jezdog said...

if wind conditions are to light to plane a 93l board with a 5.8m sail,would a 6.3m sail make a differance

No, sail size makes no difference at all. In fact i cant comprehend why anyone would have more than one sail and one board. Probably all marketing hype from the companys to make you by more equipment.

If it helps, think of your sails in the same way you think of cars. Some have tiny little 1.5 litre engines (eg. Toyota Yaris) and others have huge 6 litre V8's (HSV etc) and have a look how fast they go - 100km per hour on the highway - the all go the same speed!! Its all hype man. A conspiracy.

They only reason you should get a different size sail is if you like the design better.

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boardboy said...

jezdog said...

if wind conditions are to light to plane a 93l board with a 5.8m sail,would a 6.3m sail make a differance

No, sail size makes no difference at all. In fact i cant comprehend why anyone would have more than one sail and one board. Probably all marketing hype from the companys to make you by more equipment.

If it helps, think of your sails in the same way you think of cars. Some have tiny little 1.5 litre engines (eg. Toyota Yaris) and others have huge 6 litre V8's (HSV etc) and have a look how fast they go - 100km per hour on the highway - the all go the same speed!! Its all hype man. A conspiracy.

They only reason you should get a different size sail is if you like the design better.

u seriouse?

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nick0 said...

boardboy said...

jezdog said...

if wind conditions are to light to plane a 93l board with a 5.8m sail,would a 6.3m sail make a differance

No, sail size makes no difference at all. In fact i cant comprehend why anyone would have more than one sail and one board. Probably all marketing hype from the companys to make you by more equipment.

If it helps, think of your sails in the same way you think of cars. Some have tiny little 1.5 litre engines (eg. Toyota Yaris) and others have huge 6 litre V8's (HSV etc) and have a look how fast they go - 100km per hour on the highway - the all go the same speed!! Its all hype man. A conspiracy.

They only reason you should get a different size sail is if you like the design better.

u seriouse?

you asking if I'm serious? this threads a joke. of course sail size makes a difference.

size matters

Red sails are usually faster

I actually think the sail makes little difference its more the weight of the sailor, now anything smaller than a 10m is not going to move me at all, the problem seems to be all the donuts Ive been eating.

Actually Im really hungry now

I was once given some good (general) advice when choosing a sail & board..."pick a sail for the gusts & a board for the lulls".

It basically means, pick a sail for the conditions, but if there are some big gusts, maybe drop a size for comfort & a board that will plane through the lulls. On a few occasions I've got it wrong & found myself either overpowered & tail walking in gusty conditions, or constantly dropping off the plane in marginal conditions, not quite able to keep on the plane to the next patch of wind - usually when I'm about 20m away from it!

Maybe I need a red sail!?

This winter I added a 6.4 to my quiver. My biggest sail prior to that was a 5.8. So glad I got the 6.4. Without it I would have hardly done any sailing at all. It just wouldn't have been worth it with a 5.8. Now I am looking for a 7.5 (for more speed).
So yes 6.3 vs 5.8 makes a big difference in marginal conditions.
I also got a bigger board for the light days (85L - 111L) and that increases the fun factor again. Earlier planing and less slogging.

I am under 60KG, so if you are heavy 5.8 - 6.4 wouldn't be such an improvement. I'd suggest 7.5, but it depends on whether you think you and the board can handle a sail of that size.