I had posted this as a new thread 1 hr ago. I can't see it. I am re-posting
What wind range will a 5.3 m sail cover, subplaning?( HSM, older model , from the 90's . )
I weigh 190 lbs and sail on a 12 ft Windsup with daggerboard. I know the basics ( jibe, tack) I sail in 15 knts winds, no planing, with a oldish NP Garda 6.2 m. For whatever reasons, may be its older design , at 18 knts or so, even with an all-out outhaul, the sail tends to become a bit overpowering and I was thinking of getting a 5.3. Will it get me going ( at least subplaning ) in 18 knts?
Thanks
Francone
btw.. I once made a vid showing windsurfing a SUP board and I was using an old'ish 5.7 sail and it was around 18 knots.
I use my 5.6 on my SUP all the time well up to 20knts. It is down to technique also it could be your centerboard as I have found I can get my smaller fin Fanatic Allwave to really boogie. Having a sail on your board is awesome for doing transitions like back winding, duck tacks all the old school tricks. It is unreal in light winds on a wave you just put put out and ride the waves in on apparent wind. Its also a great way to take kids out and your dog... My new thing is with a big sup and a wing sail it is great, kids learn insanely quickly with a wing and have fun.
My olde pal, hello.
so the 6.2 , when de-tuned is too much.
Is there a smaller sail in your quiver, like a 5.0 or smaller ?
a nice 5.5-5.2 would be a nice edition, lighter and with enough grunt to have some fun on your BIC ? Still?
I would look at your board as a sub planer, go out have fun. Hope you are well.
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it's billed as a bump and jump sail, a SUV. For your purpose it doesn't matter what it's called.