Doug

Why would you not want to sail in a one design class with the other Hobie 18's? I can understand that the boat sails a little faster and better with the smyth sails but you always have to sail in the open class. You can't really tune your boat against others since you are the only one. Also your resale value will not be as high, you can not sail in any large Hobie events with the other 18's and be class legal. If you just fun sail I guess I can undersatnd but why spend the extra money for Smyth sails?

Just my opinon