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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 19:10:37 +0300
From: Diomidis Spinellis <dds@aueb.gr>
Organization: Athens University of Economics and Business
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To: nikita <npiankov@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Moving to a light-wind spot
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nikita wrote:
> I would suggest a JP X-cite 120l and an 8.0. If it's 10-15, you will be
> planing most of the time on this setup. This board would also work very
> well with the 6.6 if it's at least 15kts, Then you can switch to your
> 103l board if it's too windy. However, even the 5.5 will be fine on
> this board.
> 
> The good thing about a bigger board is that you will have a much higher
> chance of completing (and planing out of) your jibes. A bigger board is
> more forgiving, especially if you lose the speed in the jibe.
> 
> Personally, I have an X-cite 135, which I use with 6.5, 7.5, and 8.5
> sails. I am just over 70kgs. X-cites are great boards.

Thanks a lot for your answer - Diomidis



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