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Slalom gear selection

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Created by RemmyG > 9 months ago, 10 Aug 2022
RemmyG
VIC, 9 posts
10 Aug 2022 8:26AM
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Hi Perth peeps,

I'm in Perth from feb till April. Which gear shall I bring. I have space for 1 board and 2 sails.
boards -
98 Falcon
107 Falcon
121 Falcon?
slalom sails-
5.6
6.2
7.1
7.8?

Thanks for sharing your knowledge ,appreciate it.

Remco

elmo
WA, 8659 posts
10 Aug 2022 7:22AM
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Whereabouts in Perth will you be?
Where do you plan to sail?
How much do you weigh?

ptsf1111
WA, 149 posts
10 Aug 2022 7:24AM
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Hard to tell without knowing your weight and location. Open water generally has more wind than the river. Last season, on sailable days in Safety Bay we had wind ranging 18-28 knots generally, mostly low 20's in Feb. Then considerably less windy in March/April.

kato
VIC, 3340 posts
10 Aug 2022 1:18PM
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Also are you prepared to drive for wind and conditions

RemmyG
VIC, 9 posts
10 Aug 2022 1:27PM
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Thanks for the many replies.
will probably sail the river most as I'll be staying closer to the city. But also happy to drive a bit upto one hour. I'm 76kg

Subsonic
WA, 2964 posts
10 Aug 2022 1:10PM
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107 for the board, 7.8 and either the 7.1 or the 6.2. Id be leaning towards the 7.1.

Pcdefender
WA, 849 posts
11 Aug 2022 3:24PM
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Very little if any wind in April.

March - the seabreezes are well and truly on the way out and are generally less than 20 knots when they do come in.

February - the seabreezes are not as frequent as Nov /Dec but can still be strong.

remery
WA, 1888 posts
11 Aug 2022 9:00PM
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Come earlier if you can.

Stretchy
WA, 914 posts
11 Aug 2022 10:06PM
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Potential for a good easterly in Albany that time of year. Lilacs is a Magic spot for speedsailing. Take your ff98, 6.2, 7.1 and a delta fin. Longer drive than you wanted, but it's worth it!!



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