This is the best one I have seen. Don't be too pedantic about the sail setting numbers on the bag. Learn what works using these principles.
Select to expand quotesailquik said..
This is the best one I have seen. Don't be too pedantic about the sail setting numbers on the bag. Learn what works using these principles.
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Interesting. As a ' featherweight' I tend to downhaul the crap out of my sails in case the wind comes up ( I need a whinch to get it down)..I might have to try a bit less.
While we're on the subject of tuning I know putting the boom down helps if your overpowered but I'm already at the bottom of the cutout.Is there anything I can do that will make the board more controllable and will act the same way as lowering the boom so I can get more weight on the board?
Moving the mast foot forward has a similar effect, but will slow down your board. Maybe also trying to move your harness hook higher ?
Select to expand quotepowersloshin said..
Moving the mast foot forward has a similar effect, but will slow down your board. Maybe also trying to move your harness hook higher ?
Guy Cribb reckons the lower the better...?
Select to expand quotesboardcrazy said..
Interesting. As a ' featherweight' I tend to downhaul the crap out of my sails in case the wind comes up ( I need a whinch to get it down)..I might have to try a bit less.
Sue, too much downhaul can also inhibit rotation of cam sails
Select to expand quotesboardcrazy said..sailquik said..
This is the best one I have seen. Don't be too pedantic about the sail setting numbers on the bag. Learn what works using these principles.
?list=PLfxuOagHhRtHUAyYhI-ATlvlRSKS1X1kG
Interesting. As a ' featherweight' I tend to downhaul the crap out of my sails in case the wind comes up ( I need a whinch to get it down)..I might have to try a bit less.
While we're on the subject of tuning I know putting the boom down helps if your overpowered but I'm already at the bottom of the cutout.Is there anything I can do that will make the board more controllable and will act the same way as lowering the boom so I can get more weight on the board?
High heels
Select to expand quoteBSN101 said..sboardcrazy said..sailquik said..
This is the best one I have seen. Don't be too pedantic about the sail setting numbers on the bag. Learn what works using these principles.
?list=PLfxuOagHhRtHUAyYhI-ATlvlRSKS1X1kG
Interesting. As a ' featherweight' I tend to downhaul the crap out of my sails in case the wind comes up ( I need a whinch to get it down)..I might have to try a bit less.
While we're on the subject of tuning I know putting the boom down helps if your overpowered but I'm already at the bottom of the cutout.Is there anything I can do that will make the board more controllable and will act the same way as lowering the boom so I can get more weight on the board?
High heels
I can't wear the bleeding things on the street..Boy get the video out if I try and sail in them..
Select to expand quoteJohn340 said..sboardcrazy said..
Interesting. As a ' featherweight' I tend to downhaul the crap out of my sails in case the wind comes up ( I need a whinch to get it down)..I might have to try a bit less.
Sue, too much downhaul can also inhibit rotation of cam sails
Yes I'm starting to learn that. Boy the more you learn the more there is to learn..
With the video tips I suppose you could have more downhaul in flatwater than choppy as the board is more stable?
With what he is saying maybe I can use less downhaul and extension and then the boom would be lower ?Although if I'm overpowered I'd have less twist in the sail??
Select to expand quotesboardcrazy said..John340 said..sboardcrazy said..
Interesting. As a ' featherweight' I tend to downhaul the crap out of my sails in case the wind comes up ( I need a whinch to get it down)..I might have to try a bit less.
Sue, too much downhaul can also inhibit rotation of cam sails
Yes I'm starting to learn that. Boy the more you learn the more there is to learn..
With the video tips I suppose you could have more downhaul in flatwater than choppy as the board is more stable?
With what he is saying maybe I can use less downhaul and extension and then the boom would be lower ?Although if I'm overpowered I'd have less twist in the sail??
Have you tried a weight jacket.
Reinforce the heels tho
Select to expand quoteBSN101 said..sboardcrazy said..John340 said..sboardcrazy said..
Interesting. As a ' featherweight' I tend to downhaul the crap out of my sails in case the wind comes up ( I need a whinch to get it down)..I might have to try a bit less.
Sue, too much downhaul can also inhibit rotation of cam sails
Yes I'm starting to learn that. Boy the more you learn the more there is to learn..
With the video tips I suppose you could have more downhaul in flatwater than choppy as the board is more stable?
With what he is saying maybe I can use less downhaul and extension and then the boom would be lower ?Although if I'm overpowered I'd have less twist in the sail??
Have you tried a weight jacket.
Reinforce the heels tho I have a camelback 1.5 kgs but it gets lighter as I drink. I have a larger 3 ltre one I might try for winter westerlies..
Select to expand quotesboardcrazy said.. I have a camelback 1.5 kgs but it gets lighter as I drink.
That shouldn't matter as you are still carrying the weight, the liquid is just moving from one storage spot to another, unless you have a leak somewhere 
As I have said many times, downhauling the crap out if your sails kills the power and efficiency of the sail. So where do you gain there? Now you just have big heavy sail to drag around and sink your board, and no power anyhow.
Since you already ride large boards 'in case the wind drops', use a smaller sail that is rigged for power and balance.
Select to expand quoteAUS 808 said..sboardcrazy said.. I have a camelback 1.5 kgs but it gets lighter as I drink.
That shouldn't matter as you are still carrying the weight, the liquid is just moving from one storage spot to another, unless you have a leak somewhere
Spot on Sboardcrazy. The weight moves inboard as you drink. Less leverage over the sail. Tweak the adjustable outhaul each time you take a sip.
Select to expand quoteAUS 808 said..sboardcrazy said.. I have a camelback 1.5 kgs but it gets lighter as I drink.
That shouldn't matter as you are still carrying the weight, the liquid is just moving from one storage spot to another, unless you have a leak somewhere
Also read get you body down as low as possible that will also make you faster plus better control.lower centre of gravity = speed.
Select to expand quotegavnwend said..
Also read get you body down as low as possible that will also make you faster plus better control.lower centre of gravity = speed.
One reads lots of things that, taken out of context, and oversimplified, make little sense.
