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Forum: Free Forum 5th May 2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 262
Posted By COACHG
I'd say the 141. If your percentages were...

I'd say the 141. If your percentages were switched, 8.5 (20% & 6.5 (50%) then the 131.

Coachg
Forum: Free Forum 3rd May 2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 208
Posted By COACHG
What is your weight? Have you tried the 8.1 with...

What is your weight? Have you tried the 8.1 with the 42 cm fin? If you are real light the 42 should work.

Coachg
Forum: Free Forum 2nd May 2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By COACHG
I don't know about the Vandal but the NCX is a...

I don't know about the Vandal but the NCX is a great sail. However, I don't think the 6.0 NCX would fit on your 460. What you need is a 6.5 freerace/freeride sail built for a 460 mast. Many 6.5...
Forum: Free Forum 1st May 2013, 03:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By COACHG
The Naish All Terrain is more of a bump & jump...

The Naish All Terrain is more of a bump & jump sail. It will work, but not ideal as the Futura is more of a slalom board. The Naish Sprint or its predecessor the Naish Rally would be a better match...
Forum: Free Forum 27th April 2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By COACHG
NO, NO, NO. That board is way too small, way too...

NO, NO, NO. That board is way too small, way too fragile & has a very sharp nose that your sails will hate & your mast would love to take off. That board is designed for planing so if you throw a...
Forum: Free Forum 25th March 2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,434
Posted By COACHG
At your level get the Futura. In addition to...

At your level get the Futura. In addition to jibing it is far easier to tack the Futura than the Isonic.

Coachg
Forum: Free Forum 25th March 2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 498
Posted By COACHG
A smaller sail will definitely help at your...

A smaller sail will definitely help at your weight in the stronger winds no matter which board size you choose. I’m not saying don’t get the 93, just be honest with the wind you will be sailing in. ...
Forum: Free Forum 15th March 2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 498
Posted By COACHG
Do you have a smaller sail? At your weight and...

Do you have a smaller sail? At your weight and current ability I see a 5.6 being a handful in stronger winds.

As you say, comprimise. You have to decide if you want to comprimise at high wind or...
Forum: Ask Our Team 3rd January 2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 988
Posted By COACHG
Hi Joe, Not all lakes are the same here in...

Hi Joe,

Not all lakes are the same here in California. Within less than an hour drive from my house are dozens of lakes from 200 meters wide to over 20 miles wide. Some are surrounded by hills &...
Forum: Ask Our Team 1st January 2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 988
Posted By COACHG
Hi BelSkorpio, I do race FW and I am selling...

Hi BelSkorpio,

I do race FW and I am selling the AHD. I originally bought the Fu133 to replace the AHD but it never happened so I use the Fu 133 with mostly 6.0 & 6.6 sails. I was trying to go...
Forum: Ask Our Team 29th December 2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 988
Posted By COACHG
Thanks for the reply Rémi, My main...

Thanks for the reply Rémi,

My main reservation with the US was the jibing ability. The 9.2 would be overkill for my lake as there is always enough wind for the 8.2. Would the US work with the...
Forum: Ask Our Team 28th December 2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 988
Posted By COACHG
Next Board?

I’m looking to replace a 2004 AHD GTS that is starting to show & feel its age. The board is 156 L, 86 cm wide & 260 cm long. I only plan to use this board at my local lake that is about 400 meters...
Forum: Free Forum 9th November 2012, 12:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,412
Posted By COACHG
While a bigger sail will get you plaing earlier &...

While a bigger sail will get you plaing earlier & blasting more often, your skills will definitely improve faster with a smaller sail. I would suggest you spend the bulk of your money on a good mast...
Forum: Free Forum 15th September 2012, 05:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 895
Posted By COACHG
I agree with Roger completely on this issue. We...

I agree with Roger completely on this issue. We use the Chinook rigs made by Gaastra at my school, very light with only 2 battens and a nice deep draft for power. Perfect sail for light winds and...
Forum: Free Forum 9th August 2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 651
Posted By COACHG
Forget the cams, a 1 meter sail difference in...

Forget the cams, a 1 meter sail difference in exactly the same wind? 5.5 gives you better speed/control in the gusts, 6.5 gives you better power. You would be better off comparing two sails of the...
Forum: Free Forum 9th May 2012, 02:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By COACHG
I sold my NCX 6.5 a couple years ago. The mast I...

I sold my NCX 6.5 a couple years ago. The mast I used was a 430 Fiberspar which is what Severne recommended. The adjustable top for my 6.5 was so I could use a 430 mast-softer- or 460 mast-stiffer....
Forum: Free Forum 5th May 2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 647
Posted By COACHG
Dave, Welcome back to windsurfing. A 171 will...

Dave,
Welcome back to windsurfing. A 171 will not sink under your weight, it just won't be as stable or plane up as fast as a 200 liter board for your weight. For 5-10 knots you might consider the...
Forum: Free Forum 29th April 2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Posted By COACHG
I read that somewhere also but every time I see a...

I read that somewhere also but every time I see a picture of the pro's racing they are locked down. Every picture I have of me crossing the finish line or hitting the start line-locked down.

I...
Forum: Free Forum 22nd April 2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,239
Posted By COACHG
FuturaRider, I have a Futura 133 (2009) & I...

FuturaRider,
I have a Futura 133 (2009) & I have a 9.8 sail. But to be honest I have never used, or considered using the 133 with the 9.8 sail. I weigh 75 kg and also have a 160 L formula board...
Forum: Ask Our Team 3rd April 2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,879
Posted By COACHG
You are under boarded & under sailed for 13-15...

You are under boarded & under sailed for 13-15 knts which appears to be your predominate wind range.

Cheapest fix is get an 8.0 that rigs on your 460 mast. Next up would be a 490 mast with an...
Forum: Free Forum 31st March 2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 785
Posted By COACHG
A 180 liter board will be ok even if you are not...

A 180 liter board will be ok even if you are not nimble at 196 lbs. Before choosing a first board you should consider a few things. How much wind will you be sailing in regularly? What is the...
Forum: Free Forum 18th March 2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,151
Posted By COACHG
ADVANTAGE If much of your sailing is pinching...

ADVANTAGE
If much of your sailing is pinching upwind & sailing deep off the wind than an AO is huge. The AO allows you to trim your sail to the apparent wind when sailing up & down wind. On beam...
Forum: Free Forum 10th March 2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,361
Posted By COACHG
Unreg, Are you talking about the 133 in 12...

Unreg,
Are you talking about the 133 in 12 knots of wind? In higher winds I would agree with you but in 12 knots I don't think the 133 would be too big for a sailor of any weight.

Coachg
Forum: Free Forum 9th March 2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,361
Posted By COACHG
Claus, The Futura 141 would probably be the...

Claus,
The Futura 141 would probably be the best choice for your 8.2 H2 in 12 knots. I have the Futura 133 & weigh 75 kg. For me, the 133 feels best with a 7.6 sail. It is fine with an 8.5, but...
Forum: Free Forum 12th February 2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By COACHG
Try this: ...

Try this:
http://www.iwindsurf.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=23786&start=0

or this:

http://www.iwindsurf.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=23638&start=0

Coachg
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