Hi,

I am just under 70Kg, and are looking at getting some two smaller
sails as I can get a good deal end of season stock.

I currently have a 5.5 and 6.5m, I am looking for a recommendations
from some one in my weight range for 20+kt Force 5 and up.

I currently have a 100L FSW, and at some point will get a 75L wave
board.

The size for me to choose from are 5.0/4.7/4.5/4.2

I was intially thinking 5 and 4.5, but maybe that is to close a
spacing for some one who is light, and would be better off with 4.7
and 4.2?

Hi,

I am just under 70Kg, and are looking at getting some two smaller
sails as I can get a good deal end of season stock.

I currently have a 5.5 and 6.5m, I am looking for a recommendations
from some one in my weight range for 20+kt Force 5 and up.

I currently have a 100L FSW, and at some point will get a 75L wave
board.

The size for me to choose from are 5.0/4.7/4.5/4.2

I was intially thinking 5 and 4.5, but maybe that is to close a
spacing for some one who is light, and would be better off with 4.7
and 4.2?

looking for a recommendations
from some one in my weight range for 20+kt Force 5 and up.

Hi,

I am just under 70Kg, and are looking at getting some two smaller
sails as I can get a good deal end of season stock.

I currently have a 5.5 and 6.5m, I am looking for a recommendations
from some one in my weight range for 20+kt Force 5 and up.

I currently have a 100L FSW, and at some point will get a 75L wave
board.

The size for me to choose from are 5.0/4.7/4.5/4.2

I was intially thinking 5 and 4.5, but maybe that is to close a
spacing for some one who is light, and would be better off with 4.7
and 4.2?

It's usually a lot
easier to switch boards than sails,

I guess I have to question your plan for boards. It's usually a lot
easier to switch boards than sails, so I think most sailors try to get
gear that allows them to keep the sail but switch boards when the wind
changes.

A 75l wave board is going to be dramatically different than 100l FSW--
slower to plane, harder to sail upwind, more difficult to jibe, and in
general more difficult to sail. If you're on a 5.0 on the FSW, and
it's starting to get windy and choppy, you still might not have enough
wind for the wave board. Similarly, I don't think a 75l board will
take a 5.5 very well, so that can't be your crossover point either.

You might consider getting a bigger second board, maybe an 80-85l. I
know it's tempting to go immediately for that fancy high-wind
shortboard, but you can get frustrated very easily sailing a board
that's too small. I've seen sailors lose an entire season of sailing
schlogging around on a board that's too small, eventually going back
to that big intermediate tanker that they learned on and thinking
they'll never get good enough for their shortboard. And you wouldn't
want to go into waves on a board that's too small.

When I sailed the Gorge, I had an 80l board and a 105l board. I could
sail a 5.0 on both of them easily and would switch from one to the
other according to the wind. I weighed 80 kilos. That would be about
the same spread you're looking at. But I spent almost 2 seasons on a
90l board before getting the 80l, getting accustomed to the gusty,
windy conditions.

at (no spam) seattletimes.com wrote:
 It's usually a lot
easier to switch boards than sails,

Changing boards, isn't  really easier where I sail, (on the coast of
south east england) especially at low tide:-)

I am more than happy with my 100L it will be fine for many years, its
probably a bit too small for me at the moment. Though I also have
access to 'big kit' on a inland lake at a windsurf club. I have
decided to go for a 4.2 and 4.7 to go with my existing 5.5/6.5. I only
anticipate using the smaller sails, underpowered (not in waves) until
I improve quite a bit! Rather than sitting on the beach/or being out
of control on the water. At that point I will get the appropriate
board perhaps a ~75L.

I am pretty good a maths, and having studing aeronautics I understand
the non-linear affect of wind speed on sail force. [and fin and board
lift from the water etc]

What I find frustrating in windsurfing is the lack of information with
regard to peoples weight and height, watching some of the young kids
planning on < 5m sails in <15knots, reminded me that weight certainly
makes a big difference. I have decided on 4.2/4.7 after getting some
advice from several experienced sailors of the same weight.

Thanks everyone for their advice.

What I find frustrating in windsurfing is the lack of information with
regard to peoples weight and height,

Hi,

If your sails are a 5.5 and a 6.5, I would go for a 4.7 and 4.2.

I am just under 70Kg, and are looking at getting some two smaller
sails as I can get a good deal end of season stock.

I currently have a 5.5 and 6.5m, I am looking for a recommendations
from some one in my weight range for 20+kt Force 5 and up.

I currently have a 100L FSW, and at some point will get a 75L wave
board.

The size for me to choose from are 5.0/4.7/4.5/4.2

I was intially thinking 5 and 4.5, but maybe that is to close a
spacing for some one who is light, and would be better off with 4.7
and 4.2?