Karl,

Have you ever sailed a Blade or Falcon? I personally disagree with your opinion on the shape of the boats. And I think your opinion is not based upon sailing experience. Personally I have sailed on a FXone (2-up) (and own a Blade) and sailed a couple of times 1up against others.

What you surely will agree on is that in lighter air (up to 10 knots) the Blade (and probably the improved Falcon) is way our of league for the FXOne (1 and 2 up). Even with 2 on the Blade and an FXone solo we gently sail away (up and downwind).

In heavier winds I have only sailed 2up on the FXone with no F16 to compare. My feeling there was that the boat was as challenging as the Blade. I do agree that the FXone will recover more easily from a pitchpole then the Blade due to the hull shape.

You really should get a test ride and feel the difference.

Gill