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What does everyone think is the best type of race sail you can get for the longboard?

Cams V. No Cams?

8.5 V. 9.5?

Brands?

Thinking of upgrading so any input would be great!

Matt


26 Aug 2008 17:33
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If you are going to race a 9.5 is a good start and cams a must.

Below are a few links that may help.

Have a look at the article on Raceboarding & light wind, it has some links to the latest raceboard sails. Russell's sail in the pictures is a custom made one by Barracouta Sails here in Sydney, a few of us have them (9.5).

From the article.
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Severne and Starboard are one group developing a modern looking 9.5 race sail seen here is the LBWS discussion forum. Other raceboard sail makers include; Demon Sails who have the ‘VG5 Race’, Loft Sails with their ‘Blade’ and Aerotech with the ‘Dagger’ to name a few.
The Aerotech sail in one that's used in Exocet's Warp-X promo shots.

You might want to also check out this rigging info:
- Shape & rigging
- Adjustable downhauls

For abit of background info on sail sizes read this discussion.

What's you weight? are you planning to race?


26 Aug 2008 23:01
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Thanks for that Rob,

Yeah we are planning to do some racing.

I weigh about 84kgs, and my wife is around 66kgs. We are both looking at a new sail!

Matt


27 Aug 2008 19:11
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