Especially in the top and towards the clew weight is key cause due to the leverage-effect you feel every gram a multiple times in your hands. Because of the quite limited amount of materials available though the only way to reduce the sail weight is
BATTENSMade out of glass- or carbon fiber either as solid version with smaller diameter (= stronger) or tube version with larger diameter (= stiffer). For a better understanding the mast is like the backbone of your sail whereas the battens act like
Simple rule: a heavier sailor needs to take a larger sail size to get planning in the same wind compared to a lightweight. Rough indication for the biggest sail size: to get going in the same wind a 10 kg heavier guy requires a 1 sqm larger sail. Max
First you should define the biggest and smallest sail size you will need to cover all wind speeds you wanna sail in. This mainly depends on your body weight (see above).Let’s take an “average” 75 kg sailor and let’s assume this guy wants to sail in “
You have bought all parts from the same brand but if you rig according to the specs printed on the sail it still feels somehow ackward.Unfortunately every product has tolerances in production. And the bigger a product becomes the bigger the tolerance
There are 2 things which will destroy up to 60% of your sails' performance:. 1. A wrong mast with a bend-curve which doesn't match with the luff curve of your sail. 2. A wrong timmed sailFor how to rig and fine-tune your sail please see our YouTube c
Always rig according to the rigging instructions - see here. After use in salt water, rinse or spray down with fresh water. At the very least at the end of a vacation or trip. When possible only roll up the sail once it has dried. Never store a rolle