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4 batten sails for heavy weights?

Created by Exman Exman  > 9 months ago, 22 Sep 2012
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Exman
Exman

WA

46 posts

22 Sep 2012 7:45am
I'm just in the process of upgrading my sails but after reading some reviews on the 4 batten sails i have been getting the feeling they are designed more for a lighter sailor. I tip the scales at around 96kg and normally sail with a 0.5m bigger sail then anyone else on the beach.
P.C_simpson
P.C_simpson

WA

1492 posts

22 Sep 2012 11:29pm
I'm way too heavy aswell i've sailed a few 4 batten sails, the only prob i found with them is the tend to rig on smaller mast sooner, like a 370 on a 4.7m, where as my 370 don't come out until it's 4.2m weather.
So being heavier and the mast softer makes the sail a bit spongy and loses its shape a little.
The do feel sick on waves though..
dan berry
dan berry

WA

2562 posts

23 Sep 2012 7:10am
I rig my 4.8 on a 400 ( which I cut a few cms off) as opposed to the recommended 370 which I find too soft for the 4.8. A way around that particular problem.
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