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human_catapult
Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 374
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:29 pm Post subject: Bread and Butter SF Bay Sail |
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Hi,
Just moved to the area, I was wondering if any other 170-175lbers could tell me what the best B&B sail size is for the bay?
A 5.0 is about right for me in 20-25? Is that the ticket? Would a 5.2 or 5.3 be better? Can you get away with a 4.7?
Thanks in advance... |
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boggsman1
Joined: 24 Jun 2002 Posts: 9118 Location: at a computer
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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you need two: 4.5 , 5.0 and you're set for life.BUT , in Spring you'll need a 4.0 . so I guess you need three.
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timwnitram
Joined: 03 Aug 2002 Posts: 130
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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I weigh right about in your range and my most used sail by far is a 5.4. I guess it all depends on where you sail. I sail Berkeley a lot so that may say everything. If you go to Sherman, more like a 4.7 or 4.2. 3rd as the season heats up down there, I guess I use my 4.7 more.
I guess my advice is 4.7 and a 5.4 and you can't go wrong (toss in a 4.2 and you're good-to-go).
Caveat emptor: If you want to extend your sailing days, then toss in a 6.5... But then I guess the formula guys will chime in and say somethin' about sailing all year... Then that will start a kite-fight...
Oh lordy, I'm gettin' outta here while the gettin's good. |
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human_catapult
Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 374
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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I'll probably mostly sail Candlestick, Coyote, 3rd and Crissy if that's of any significance... |
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boggsman1
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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4.7, if you have skills.
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human_catapult
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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boggsman1 wrote: | 4.7, if you have skills.
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So then a 5.6? |
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andymc4610
Joined: 19 May 2000 Posts: 684
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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If it blows 4.0-5.5 why do bay sailors go to the gorge....just wondering? |
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westadamsvets
Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 64
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rigatoni
Joined: 25 Feb 1999 Posts: 498
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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5.0 and 85 liter board and you should be able to cover 80% of your sessions.
Andy-I go to the Gorge because it is generally windier and warmer than down here and a great, relatively cheap (until $4.50/gallon gas showed up) vacation. The swell is pretty nice as well. |
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andymc4610
Joined: 19 May 2000 Posts: 684
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Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, i forgot the water does not warm up much in the bay. I didn't think people would travel to the gorge from SF just for 3.5 days (overated). I love going to Maui or OR coast, but I can't get used to the salt water. |
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