Hey there

looking to get anotheer sail Currently have a 5.5 Storm on a 91ltr FSW. Can only afford to buy one at a time. Which size to get for the coming conditions 6.2 or 4.5. I have to come in when it gets over about 20Knts at saftey bay as I just get overpowered on the 5,5 Storm. Which size next for the kit ?? Was looking at the Storm or NP alpha 6.2 or 4.5 ASny help appreciated.

I thought the NP would be more durable than the tushy ??? I wil probaly by new as the wife is making plans for Kidly winks which I fear may cut into my funds for toys! Is it true that having the same sails through the sizing is better for the progressing sailer ?? I tending towards a 4.5 as its a bit of a shame went I cant rig small when the wind geyts up and I tend to wreck myself and my board with the 5.5 Storm ?? On another point the storm 2006 rigs with a few wrinkles around the bottom is this commom for Tushy. ??

Comrade Mark
When was last time you use NP... especially Alpha which has only been out this year ?
I hope your foot healing is well so we can go sailing and you trying of this sail.. maybe you change your mind... maybe you not but at least we will be sailing and you will be trying of it !
Comrade Paddy,
I agreeing with Comrade Mark regarding size... 4.5 is very big jump in size.. maybe you think of 4.7 ?
Also wave sail is very much stronger than other freestyle and race type sail.. maybe you look at wave sail for small sail size ?
6.2 Alpha is very good sail but if you are overpowered on 5.5 then maybe bigger sail is not for recommending ?
Maybe also you waiting few more weeks and some sailors will be turning over of the gear for the end of season.. maybe you can be buying of 2 sails second hand for mucj expansion of quiver instead of just one sail.
Also like Comrade Mark say.. maintain the stoke

Been cranking on all the down haul when it really wind but I find it very on or off, really need to drop doen to maintain some shape I think Cheers

Comrade JV
what size Alpha did you buy and what are you rigging him on ?

Hi Paddy.
I guess that you'd better work out whether you want a sail for stronger or lighter winds before you go any further. Whichever way you go, I would recomend staying with sail of the same model, or one with a similar feel to your Tushie 5.5. (ie, a Rock)
As importers for Tushingham, (along with the many satisfied owners) I know that their performance, ease of use, durability & wind range are the qualities that always places them at, or very near to, the top of the reviews.
http://www.tushinghamsails.com/reviews.asp?id=20

Like other posters, I would also say that a 4.7 would be the smallest that you should go for as you will get a lot more use out of it,
(unless you're a fly-weight).
I would recomend either the 4.75 Storm or the 4.7 Rock. Both have a phenominal wind range, with the Rock having a slightly smaller boom length. www.tushinghamsails.com/reviews.asp?id=23
There are other variables as well. As Nebbian say's, down haul, along with the correct mast, should give the Storm a pretty wide wind range.
Another important factor, especially for (weedy) Safety Bay, is the fin.... there are a lot pretty mediocre weed fins out there that do nothing to enhance a boards performance, especially in the stronger wind conditions.
Feel free to come in & demo the sails.
Regards.
Jez

Paddy,if you drop in to try the sail, I'll check it out. If it's a select weed 'free' then it may be a little large for the stronger wind/water conditions. On the whole, the Select range are reasonable mid-priced fins.
There are, as most users will agree, no better weedfins than the carbon 'Leading Edge' weedies, and I'm pleased to say that we will shortly be receiving a new stock of them. Orders will be taken for specific sizes.

Cheers.
Jez