tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210168910980806269.post2207873383706183845..comments2011-01-22T21:36:35.611+01:00Erik Lootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12561759011274401773noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210168910980806269.post-71190056392247928582011-01-22T21:36:35.611+01:002011-01-22T21:36:35.611+01:00I think from your respond the Simmer could be a sail for strong windsurfers. Here described as stressed leech sail. (However these sails I would called it locked in bottom section)<br /><br />I read on your blog you prefered the standard Tushingham mast instead of the speedmast, my guess would be you like a neutral feeling from a sail (I also like this, and severne reflex 2010 is pretty neutral)<br /><br />Soo conclusion could be, replacing with another sail with more neutral feeling should help you out getting rid of this heavy simmer feeling. It is very hard to transform a sail from locked-in feeling towards neutral (and still have a fast sail)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />ErikErik Lootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12561759011274401773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210168910980806269.post-92158416819988408772011-01-22T21:28:54.414+01:002011-01-22T21:28:54.414+01:00What category would you place the Simmer XCrace sails in. When I compare it to my Tushingham I find it very slow to get going and a lot heavier (the leech material is very thick!)<br />The Tushingham I would class as soft, as I can give it a shake and get planing in a small gust, but cannot do this with the Simmer. It is probably more a skill thing though as I have only been using cams since Sept09, and only been sailing for about 3 years now.Redsurfbushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11653627202291237918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210168910980806269.post-80026898382153038782009-01-28T15:18:00.000+01:002009-01-28T15:18:00.000+01:00I mean decrease of power (engine) can result in easier handling. With lots of enginepower it is hard to keep grip.<BR/><BR/>Yes it is a bit strange example...<BR/><BR/>With surfing this is the same with soft sails you can maintain your stance, which is the best. In the same strong gust a very stiff rigs the rider has to adjust his stance (giving more or less mastfoot pressure).<BR/><BR/>There isn't a lot written on the internet about it, but I think on a windsurfer it isn't fast to adjust your stance a lot. You have to find a stance for the course you have to sail, and than try to keep that position. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes it is impossible, in very gusty conditions lots of riders suffer. It is one of the main priorities this year for me to become more aware of conditions. I have to use my head a little bit more on the water.<BR/><BR/>-ErikErik Lootshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12561759011274401773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3210168910980806269.post-46754087269303929232009-01-28T12:16:00.000+01:002009-01-28T12:16:00.000+01:00Hi Eric<BR/>What do you mean with exhaust?<BR/>Do you mean suspension instead of exhaust?<BR/><BR/>Chrischrishttp://www.wind-surfing.nlnoreply@blogger.com