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| Author: | RobPatt [ Sat Dec 22, 2012 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | H14 Turbo downwind...? low and slow or hot? |
I'm clear on the way to go downhill w/o a jib is straight to the mark... more to the lee the better even.. But what about the turbo? - Let the jib flog and go dead down (wastes that sail area?) - 90 degrees to bridle tell tale and let 'er rip... ? not sure the jib's really big enough to make this preferred...? Thanks. - Rob. |
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| Author: | hobie88 [ Sun Dec 23, 2012 12:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: H14 Turbo downwind...? low and slow or hot? |
In my experience, I find gybing downwind to be faster. Also it is more fun. As the wind picks up, gybing downwind is even more beneficial. In light wind, I think dead downwind will be faster. Also, upwind I find I foot more with the turbo in medium wind. The extra speed makes up for the distance, especially in trapeze conditions. |
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