137 or 127 isonic?

MEF · 26th January 2013, 04:14 PM

Sails 9.6 snd 8.6
Wind 8-20 knots
Rider 96 kilos, pretty experianced
Next board 110 isonic (I know I can use it with 8.6 powered up)
Shall I buy a 137 or a 127 as my big board for slalom competion?
Any opinion is much appreciated....

NWF · 26th January 2013, 04:55 PM

Hi MEF,
I reckon you are near border line on weight, but I would go for the IS 127 for the better overall range... I know a few national slalom sailors at your weight using the IS 127 to good effect even in the minimum wind strength......
Rgds
Al

Chris Pressler · 24th March 2013, 03:40 PM

Hi MEF,
guess so, NWF is right. Both boards are suitable for light wind racing in your weight category. You will use the 9,6 with the 127 and it's the ideal light wind set. And you will use the 110 with the 8,6. You will have two perfect sets. Now you can start to play with the fins on the big one. Two fins for the 127. On the 110 you will have a lot of fun with a 7,8, too.

Good luck,
Chris

kapten k · 25th March 2013, 09:30 PM

I got the 127 and 9.3, its a really fast kit, just wish i was stronger and heavier! At 85kg I max out at 18-20knots, its still very controllable and flying at 29knots, but i´m not brave or strong enough to sail it. Don´t think you need the 137 unless you are above 105kg

joe_windsurfer · 27th March 2013, 08:17 AM

i too am a heavyweight at 98 kilos
my sails are MauiSails TR race 10-oh and 8.4 that i would use with such a board
so, you guys are saying a 127 iSonic would work for me ??
and even up to 25 knots = wow

what about light winds - minimum planing - without too much pumping ???
ie what do you mean by light wind setup - start at 12 knots or ??

thanx in advance

NWF · 27th March 2013, 02:41 PM

Most if not all of the PWA SB sailors who are above 100kgs are using the IS 127, there is obviously I good reason for that e.g they get a good range from their equipment, for me that would be a good enough endorsement for me..

Stargazer · 16th April 2013, 12:34 PM

QUick Question,

Would an IS 127 with a 8.6 vapor or 9.0 mauai sails Titan combination be good for a 72kg weighing surfer as a light wind solution instead of going for an Ultrasonic.
I guess the is would give me a bit more usage and would I feel the difference in planning? My next board is a FU111 that is ride with vapor's 6.7 and 7.6

26th January 2013, 04:14 PM	#1
MEF New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	137 or 127 isonic? Sails 9.6 snd 8.6 Wind 8-20 knots Rider 96 kilos, pretty experianced Next board 110 isonic (I know I can use it with 8.6 powered up) Shall I buy a 137 or a 127 as my big board for slalom competion? Any opinion is much appreciated....

26th January 2013, 04:55 PM	#2
NWF www.nationalwatersportsfestival.com Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Hayling Island Hampshire England Posts: 83	Hi MEF, I reckon you are near border line on weight, but I would go for the IS 127 for the better overall range... I know a few national slalom sailors at your weight using the IS 127 to good effect even in the minimum wind strength...... Rgds Al __________________ Allan Cross National Watersports Festival (NWF) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. GBR68 The toys! Starboard 2013 Kode Wave 87 (C), 2009 Futura 93 (W), 2013 Kode 103 (W), 2013 ISonic 107 & 127 (C) Severne 2013 Blade 4.2, 4.7 and 5.3, 2013 Gator 5.7, 2012 NCX 6.5, 2013 Overdrive R4 6.2, 7.0, 7.8 and 8.6.

24th March 2013, 03:40 PM	#3
Chris Pressler Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: AUSTRIA, Lake Neusiedler Posts: 297	Hi MEF, guess so, NWF is right. Both boards are suitable for light wind racing in your weight category. You will use the 9,6 with the 127 and it's the ideal light wind set. And you will use the 110 with the 8,6. You will have two perfect sets. Now you can start to play with the fins on the big one. Two fins for the 127. On the 110 you will have a lot of fun with a 7,8, too. Good luck, Chris __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

27th March 2013, 08:17 AM	#5
joe_windsurfer Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montréal (PQ) CANADA Posts: 196	i too am a heavyweight at 98 kilos my sails are MauiSails TR race 10-oh and 8.4 that i would use with such a board so, you guys are saying a 127 iSonic would work for me ?? and even up to 25 knots = wow what about light winds - minimum planing - without too much pumping ??? ie what do you mean by light wind setup - start at 12 knots or ?? thanx in advance __________________ joe windsurfer @ 100 kg 2006 AHD type-F FF 160/79cm, 2002 BIC Techno Formula + 2000 Fanatic BEE 124 LTD Gaastra Flow 3x 7.0, MS MS-2 8.0, TR4 10.0 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by joe_windsurfer; 27th March 2013 at 08:25 AM.

27th March 2013, 02:41 PM	#6
NWF www.nationalwatersportsfestival.com Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Hayling Island Hampshire England Posts: 83	Most if not all of the PWA SB sailors who are above 100kgs are using the IS 127, there is obviously I good reason for that e.g they get a good range from their equipment, for me that would be a good enough endorsement for me.. __________________ Allan Cross National Watersports Festival (NWF) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. GBR68 The toys! Starboard 2013 Kode Wave 87 (C), 2009 Futura 93 (W), 2013 Kode 103 (W), 2013 ISonic 107 & 127 (C) Severne 2013 Blade 4.2, 4.7 and 5.3, 2013 Gator 5.7, 2012 NCX 6.5, 2013 Overdrive R4 6.2, 7.0, 7.8 and 8.6.

25th March 2013, 09:30 PM	#4
kapten k Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 24	I got the 127 and 9.3, its a really fast kit, just wish i was stronger and heavier! At 85kg I max out at 18-20knots, its still very controllable and flying at 29knots, but i´m not brave or strong enough to sail it. Don´t think you need the 137 unless you are above 105kg

16th April 2013, 12:34 PM	#7
Stargazer New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 18	QUick Question, Would an IS 127 with a 8.6 vapor or 9.0 mauai sails Titan combination be good for a 72kg weighing surfer as a light wind solution instead of going for an Ultrasonic. I guess the is would give me a bit more usage and would I feel the difference in planning? My next board is a FU111 that is ride with vapor's 6.7 and 7.6

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