>The way i see it
>The I-17 sold mainly in Eu called the Nacra 17
>In North America the I-17R is the main model sold now called the Nacra F17.

Sounds about right.

>both are single-handed classes.

They are, although I've seen a few with jib kits being sailed as doublehanders at Texel for example.

>>The Nacra F17 will have two spinnakers, a larger one for sailors over 210 lbs. with a estimated sail area of 12sf larger than the standard one. (nice idea)

When the gate height and poles aren't modified as well than the difference between the two kites performance wise will most likely be neglectable.


>>F16 Class, is it a single handed class or double handed class seems odd to try to be both?

It may seem that way but it is definately both. Taipan 4.9 has been double moded for over 10 years now.

Both versions handle very well, but I always tell people to try it out themselfs.

There are some features that allow the F16's to do both modes well. Relatively small sails that are easily trimmed singlehandedly, small weight and a basic design that is more oriented to low drag than high power. Of course law drag sailing is less strenious on a solo sailor than power sailing.

Stuff like that.

>>one final note, HEY Wouter its Nacra not nacra, I see you cap all other manufactures.

Ohh, the "error" was not done intentionally. sorry

Nacra !

Wouter