Kona One Rig/Sail Options

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ryanjh
ryanjh
15 posts
15 posts
23 Feb 2017 12:20pm
Hi. I've taken a few windsurfing lessons in the past and was looking to buy a board and have decided on the Kona One since it would be a good intro board that I could also progress on. I have access to a few sails of various sizes in good condition and was wondering if they are compatible with the Kona One or if I needed to buy the Kona rig and sails with the board. I have not found any info on sailing a Kona One with other sails and wasn't sure if it was an option.

Thanks
Ryan
Imax1
Imax1
QLD
4950 posts
QLD, 4950 posts
23 Feb 2017 2:35pm
All sails will work
jirvin4505
jirvin4505
QLD
1087 posts
QLD, 1087 posts
23 Feb 2017 2:53pm
++

yep used standard Riggs on mine
ryanjh
ryanjh
15 posts
15 posts
23 Feb 2017 12:54pm
Thank you so much for the fast response! Glad I'll be able to save some money on sails! Only limitation I know of would be if I wanted to race (not happening in the foreseeable future).
Chris 249
Chris 249
NSW
3585 posts
NSW, 3585 posts
24 Feb 2017 8:58am
Don't go for full-on wavesails or speed sails, though, if you have the choice. Longboards need a tighter leach and deeper shape.
BSN101
BSN101
WA
2390 posts
WA, 2390 posts
24 Feb 2017 11:47am
ryanjh said..
Thank you so much for the fast response! Glad I'll be able to save some money on sails! Only limitation I know of would be if I wanted to race (not happening in the foreseeable future).


Racing other Konas? or just other long boards?

Twilight sailing in Bunno & RBs in Busselton.

Not seen a Kona but it might not be as racy as a RB as its smaller (i think). But its always more fun to be out with others on long boards vs by yourself.

There are a few regular longboard sailors in Perth as well as down south.

Show us your kit, might interest others join in.

Dave
xxwindsurfer
xxwindsurfer
9 posts
9 posts
26 Feb 2017 7:12am
I agree completely about the wave sail for a Kona One board. I tried to use an older 5.4 wave sail for heavier wind conditions. Never felt right. I have since used other small freeride sails in heavier wind which are much better. (I have modest sailing skills and even I could tell the difference.)
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