I agree with Maugan. My son Tom and I do not really get going on our H-17's until it is blowing over 25. But then, we are both in the 200# class. See attached picture of Tom at the 1990 Nationals in the Gorge, wind was 30 to 45 MPH all week. We each only missed one race, each due to equipment damage.

Caleb Tarleton H-17