Tech-junkies, what's the fastest slalom sail?

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speed
speed
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26 Dec 2008 12:00am
I'm in the market for a 7 sqm sail for a fanatic falcon 89.
So far I'm leaning towards a N.P slalom mkII/III, what's your opinion?


choco
choco
SA
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SA, 4189 posts
26 Dec 2008 5:36pm
Any modern slalom/race sail is fast..............if rigged and tuned properly
speed
speed
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3 posts
26 Dec 2008 6:03pm
True as that may be, the smaller the difference the more interesting, n'est pas?

choco
choco
SA
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SA, 4189 posts
26 Dec 2008 8:41pm
speed said...

True as that may be, the smaller the difference the more interesting, n'est pas?




Get a red one then treyi sa rocketa
Bogan speed team
Bogan speed team
SA
407 posts
SA, 407 posts
26 Dec 2008 9:06pm
Hi speed,

As choco said - "all brands of race/slalom sails are fast these days". I use 2009 6.6m and 5.8m ka koncepts on the 89 falcon - awesome board and sail combo. Depending on your body size and fin selection - 6.6 is a great size.

hope this helps,

Cheers,

Carl
nebbian
nebbian
WA
6277 posts
WA, 6277 posts
26 Dec 2008 8:03pm
Answer: the one that I'm hanging onto

Errr... oh you said the Fastest. I thought you said the slowest
sailquik
sailquik
VIC
6176 posts
VIC, 6176 posts
26 Dec 2008 11:37pm
speed said...

True as that may be, the smaller the difference the more interesting, n'est pas?




New user? 2 posts? Hugely loaded question. Sounds a lot like a troll to me
elmo
elmo
WA
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WA, 8900 posts
26 Dec 2008 10:11pm
generally the slow part is the bit between the boom and board
Mobydisc
Mobydisc
NSW
9029 posts
NSW, 9029 posts
27 Dec 2008 7:33am
elmo said...

generally the slow part is the bit between the boom and board


Similar to most computer problems where the issue is usually between the keyboard and the chair.

Fastest slalom sail? Check out race results for local, national and international slalom comps. They usally sail production gear so should give you an indication which brand is the fastest.


mikey100
mikey100
QLD
1112 posts
QLD, 1112 posts
27 Dec 2008 8:40am
The one you are most comfortable with. Try some of your mates' rigs to get a feel for what feels right to you.
Paul Kelf
Paul Kelf
WA
678 posts
WA, 678 posts
27 Dec 2008 11:10am
mikey100 said...

Try some of your mates' rigs to get a feel for what feels right to you.


Bit hard when you don't know anyone that windsurfs
mineral1
mineral1
WA
4564 posts
WA, 4564 posts
27 Dec 2008 12:24pm
mikey100 said...

Try some of your mates' rigs to get a feel for what feels right to you.


Your speaking of sails,,,,,,,,, right[}:)]
pepe47
pepe47
WA
1382 posts
WA, 1382 posts
28 Dec 2008 10:41am
The one that you can water start with, more cams-more room to fill the luff pocket with water. Your local dealer should be able to help out here, then it's just down to personal choice of brands. Put some trust in someone who's interest is to keep you sailing.
evets
evets
WA
685 posts
WA, 685 posts
28 Dec 2008 9:49pm
I still go with Sailquiks assessment
pepe47
pepe47
WA
1382 posts
WA, 1382 posts
29 Dec 2008 9:07am
S'pose I should have saved that for someone genuine
speed
speed
3 posts
3 posts
30 Dec 2008 8:58am
I had the chance to try out both N.P slalom mkII and Severne overdrive yesterday. I am not sure which sail is faster but I did like the light yet efficient feel of Severne, so I think I'll go with that.
Bonominator
Bonominator
VIC
5477 posts
VIC, 5477 posts
1 Jan 2009 11:17am
Dodgy question.
Bonominator
Bonominator
VIC
5477 posts
VIC, 5477 posts
1 Jan 2009 11:18am
A dodgy question.
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