Re: big slalom gear

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Date: Thu Sep 18 1997 - 22:52:07 PDT


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>>>>> On Thu, 18 Sep 1997 16:46:32 -0400 (EDT), Steve Bangert said:

> Justin
> I saw you windtalk mail concerning big slalom gear and think I missed the board
> you're riding with this gear. I'm pretty much the same size and weight so I'd
> be very interested in your experience. My largest sail is a 94 north 6.8
> prisma and I've been thinking about getting something bigger. I'm actually
> surprised you've got a collection of large sails that are so closely spaced.
> I'm also interested in getting a more dedicated slalom board but haven't put in
> much time researching this option. I'm using my 6.8 on a screamer 2 which is
> fun when there's enough wind but I can only plan down to about 12-13 knots. Any
> coments on sails and boards would be appreciated.

I got the 7.3 and the 7.8 for racing. This year I've been OP only once
on the 7.3 during a race. Most of the time I've been on a 7.3 during
races I should have been on the 7.8. Being competitive means caring as
much sail as possible.

If you just want one light wind sail, go with the 7.8. I use that much
more than my 7.3. If I weighed about 175, then the 7.3 would be the call.

In case anybody is interested, I'm selling my 9'6 ASD Course Slalom
board delivered to me in July of '97. I'm asking $950 including a
sweet Air Wave Board Bag (purchased with the board). Brand new, the
board cost me $1399 plus $180 for the bag, plus tax. The board is in
very good condition.

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