So what's the learning curve like and weight limitations?
Downwind the moth kills the F16 once on the foils. On one of the few times I sailed against the Nacra 20, I had given them a 200m headstart and still beat them to the bottom mark.
We do have wider tacking angles, but these narrow as the boats get faster. 14-16 knots upwind is common.
Hit 26+ knots yesterday downhill and the wind was only in the high teens...
But there is a massive and long learning curve in them with lots of swimming. And yes Wouter, we can't launch through the surf, but majority of people don't.
So bang for buck, they are certainly great value.
And who pays VAT/GST on the full price?
Ideal weight range is 60-85kg. Can go little higher than that though. But whatever weight you are, can tailor your mast/sail for it.
Learning curve, is up to you. The more you put into it, the more you get out of it. Can't emphasise this enough. Within a month or 2 you will be able to get around the course. Main thing is just changing your thinking to include the foils rather than just trim and steering.
