Paul57man ,

My sense is that most if the speed reaching w/ the kite is due
in large proportion to the kite alone. Trim the main as you would to "A" mark - this is, I think we all agree, fast in the F16. I just wonder if you guy's who derotate the mast are doing so to reduce mainsail profile (drag) and if so
how much reduction in drag could this gain?

I think the kites are still being cut too full(don't want to sound deluded but I wonder if most sail manufacturers are underestimating the speed potential of these boats?) ; betcha flatter kites will prove faster.

Hey, by the way, the fastest i've ever gone w/ the kite was when my mainsail was inverted (battens flipped to windward)
if I could figure out how to do this every time I gybed in windy conditions I would. Sounds nuts, but try it...


PK