Did somebody tried this two already ?

I am going to buy new/secondhand two race sails. Considering either Gaastra GTX 2011 7.0 and 8.0 or Severne Reflex III 7.0 and 7.8. Because very attractive price on Gaastra that could be my first choice, but because I never had a chance to use any, wonder if Gaastra Gtx offer similar performance to proven on our waters Severne ? If Gaastra also has such strict requirements regarding compatible mast ?
Main consideration will be slalom race performance.

Problem solved for now.
I bought both GTX and tested today on light wind. Both very nice , relatively easy to setup. Excellent feeling and control on the water. Even if slightly slower then Reflex I hope that give me this comfort I have been waiting for.
My North RAM 8.0 was absolutely wonderful in higher winds but a bit hopeless in light winds. GTX start delivering power in very light wing too and all time around the gybe.
Yes Vando, I have possibly not the best masts yet for both and I suspect that could also create the problem with cams. Both sails have 3 cams only and second is always stack. Any other reason for cams to stack ? Too much down haul or not enough ? or just wrong mast ?

How much I could loose on performance when having not the optimal mast ?

I may try one day Reflex and could tell the difference.

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Macroscien said..

Problem solved for now.
I bought both GTX and tested today on light wind. Both very nice , relatively easy to setup. Excellent feeling and control on the water. Even if slightly slower then Reflex I hope that give me this comfort I have been waiting for.
My North RAM 8.0 was absolutely wonderful in higher winds but a bit hopeless in light winds. GTX start delivering power in very light wing too and all time around the gybe.
Yes Vando, I have possibly not the best masts yet for both and I suspect that could also create the problem with cams. Both sails have 3 cams only and second is always stack. Any other reason for cams to stack ? Too much down haul or not enough ? or just wrong mast ?

How much I could loose on performance when having not the optimal mast ?

I may try one day Reflex and could tell the difference.

You can try my Reflex III 7.8 which would be great on your JP68. It's my favorite size for our conditions. I don't know anything about Gaastras so you'll be the one who can compare both once you get used to your GTX and try my Reflex.