The way I figure it.... I probably need that .5% performance improvement because my tacks are perfect, mainsail and jib trim is perfect all of the time and the bottom of my boat is coated with teflon, my sheets are 0% stretch so if I don't go radial then I am sure to lose....
High level racing of course <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />