KONA ONE top speed??I got 40 pmh, what have you got?

[boardsurfr]

Some explanation about the 40 knot spike at:
http://www.iwindsurf.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=31692&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=43

It's still a mystery why the video shows such a smooth speed increase from 20 to 40 mph, when the GPS tracks actually show large gaps there, and the last speed value before the single 40 mph data point is 0.0.

[Brian.bigfella@gmail.com]

[biffmalibu]

If you get video shot from land, we will have a better idea of accuracy because then there will be points of reference as you fly across the field of view. You are big and can handle a huge sail in moderate wind, that is for sure! I wouldn't last on that sail.

[DanWeiss]

Its possible to hit 40 mph on a Kona, but highlybunlijely using the 9.0!and class legal booms. The rig is too unstable and draggy. I feel confident that such a speed is possible on the 8.2, but the booms remain a limitation as does the fin.

Using a full. Race sail with carbon booms and fin with less drag (36-42cm racing fin) will supercharge the Kona in high winds. The hull,s performance exceeds that of the class legal rigs.

[westender]

Leo, when you go to the kona races we will all be cheering for you!!

[streetsailing]

Leo, we're all looking forward to seeing your progress. As a Kona owner and sailor, and a speed racer, I can appreciate what you're doing.
Hopefully your new device will be trustworthy.

I did hit some good speeds during the Bridge to Bridge race this year on the Kona. But nothing in the really high speeds. When the conditions are good, I will try to set a record for you.
Sail On
Here is my GPS track from the Bridge to Bridge on the Kona.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1327714179

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