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When you are new to the sport, you need more sail than someone more
advanced. Then the experts like race sails and might sail a meter or
more higher so beware as race sails don't do well unless really powered.
Advanced 125lb people usually stop at 5.0 and sail 4.5 and 4.0 at Coyote
the most often. I'd start with a 4.5 as the first purchase.
For you, maybe look for a 4.5 and a 5.0 then get either the 4.0 and 5.5
as the conditions warrent. If the season is light wind, you might want
the 5.5 first.
Kirk out
ASD epoxy: 8'8" & 9' RKT & 9'6" no-nose CS, F2 Xantos285
Wt 230#, Ht. 6'0", Usually sail on SF Bay, Cailf.
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Cherras wrote:
>
> I'm entering into my second season and up until now have borrowed most of my
> gear. I would like to start buying sails and wondered if anyone could
> recommend what sort of sail sizes I should be considering. I weigh about 125
> lbs, sail a Mistral screamer, and sail primarily at Coyote, occasionally at
> Larkspur. Any ideas?
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