tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post870938386259013285..comments2023-11-19T23:49:24.377-08:00Comments on Pure Windsurfing: Naughty or Nice?Mike Burnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16327446505009898256noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-81010693864408129392011-10-11T10:42:25.330-07:002011-10-11T10:42:25.330-07:00The major issue with 4 batten sails is the stabili...The major issue with 4 batten sails is the stability on the high end compared to the same sail with 5 battens. Also, since they are a less rigid than a 5 batten, they are sure to be a little slower as well.<br /> <a href="http://www.fancysex.org/" title="porn, sex" rel="nofollow">porn</a> | <a href="http://pornosexday.com/" title="porn, sex" rel="nofollow">porno day</a> | <a href="http://www.kelebek.gen.tr/" title="kelebek" rel="nofollow">kelebek</a>Garfihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656871119065715257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-75377448043381884032011-08-05T17:49:42.230-07:002011-08-05T17:49:42.230-07:00Hey Ann, I can't wait all the way until Decem...Hey Ann, I can't wait all the way until December to get new toys! I know they're already in Santa's workshop ready to go!Mike Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285682079469302733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-28662015680345409362011-08-05T17:44:33.842-07:002011-08-05T17:44:33.842-07:00Hey Anony,
Honestly, I don't have much experi...Hey Anony,<br /><br />Honestly, I don't have much experience with recent 4 batten sails. I know swing weight is a definite benefit as taking out a batten results in a lighter sail. They should also have a bit more power than a similar sail with a 5 batten. The major issue with 4 batten sails is the stability on the high end compared to the same sail with 5 battens. Also, since they are a less rigid than a 5 batten, they are sure to be a little slower as well. From my perspective, really the only time it makes sense to have a 4 batten over 5 batten is mid-burner when you're really throwing the sail around. Personally I haven't been a fan of long boom, short luff sails like the Ego or Boxer and I've tried to like them. In the long run It's really all preference and until I actually try a Hero and compare it to the Ice or Duke I can't really say how much or how little the 4 battens justifies the loss of weight compared to the performance loss. Now what is looking nice is the lower weight combined with the performance of a 5 Batten. The New North ID Ultralight! A 4 batten, 5.4 meter Gaaastra Pure is 3.6 KG and the 5 batten North ID 5.4 is only 3.3 KG. A lighter sail with 5 batten stability = one sick freestyle machine! I can't wait until I can get my hands on one of those. <br /><br />As far as what sails/boards the pros are using, keep in mind that they are making a living off of the companies of the gear they use so take what they are using with a grain of salt. Some guys are in it for the best gear and some are in it for the biggest paycheck they can get. I know this for a fact. One of the guys I know HATES the board he rides, but they pay him the most so he uses it. It's kinda nice not to have to choose between gear and a paycheck :-)Mike Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285682079469302733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-31850833326271070252011-07-26T02:04:00.132-07:002011-07-26T02:04:00.132-07:00Hi Mike,
I recently caught a youtube video of Kir...Hi Mike,<br /><br />I recently caught a youtube video of Kiri Thode and Davey Scheffers in Bonaire and both were using a 4 batten Gaastra vs Golitto using a 5 batten North.<br /><br />Any experience or thoughts on the difference between a 4 batten vs a 5 batten sail as it applies to freestyle?<br /><br />4 batten supposed benefits.<br />shorter luff length......lower swing weight<br />lighter weight<br />more low end power......which good or bad, means more backhand<br />etc.................<br /><br />Looks like North for 2012 came out with their own 4 batten Hero.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023908475196539570.post-38746352218421308722011-07-25T08:42:08.371-07:002011-07-25T08:42:08.371-07:00Awww Mike..to have a wish list for 2012 in July..l...Awww Mike..to have a wish list for 2012 in July..love it..I just ordered a new Starboard SUP.... :)ann phelanhttp://www.bonairecaribbean.comnoreply@blogger.com