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My 10.4m Neil Pryde V8

Today I rigged my new (to me) sail, brand new Fiberspar 220-275 Carbon Boom, and a brand new Neil Pryde X5 520cm 85% carbon mast. Wow, this sail is massive!! I was sitting around the house deciding what to do (thinking it was supposed to rain) then grabbed my gear from the garage. It took me about 20 minutes to rig this sail!! I had a really hard time getting the cambers on the mast. I know of a couple of tricks already to speed it up for next time. Should be able to get the rigging time down to about 5 minutes or so. Next time I'll spray the mast with some dry silicone spray, avoiding the boom area of course and get a downhaul CRANK to do the tough work. This sail is just too hard on the hands!! Really looking forward to try my new sail out soon.
The river is starting to open up nicely now, so I'll probably get out this week sometime.

Any takers?

Posted by Brad at April 10, 2005 1:39 PM

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COOL!
I'd go with you, but I have to work all week. Darn!

Posted by: Surfy at April 10, 2005 6:21 PM

Hey we could launch right in front of the Lodge! That way as soon as your done your shift, you could 'hit the water' with me!?

Ya right!!

Posted by: Woody at April 10, 2005 8:19 PM

I'll bring my wetsuit to work. Maybe I'll wear it to work?!?!

Posted by: Surfy at April 11, 2005 10:41 AM

I need to get one of those cranks. Totally handy. I can't downhaul my sail enough on my own, and I think Allen is tired of doing it for me.

That is one HUGE sail!

Posted by: Guinevere at April 11, 2005 7:26 PM

Hey Guin! Yes, you really should get one. I'm sure they have them at Boardsports on Younge St. or Silent Sports in Thornhill.

See Ya,

Posted by: Woody at April 11, 2005 9:07 PM

Hey Woody, welcome to the 10m2 + club. Larry got himself a 10.6m V8, he is kickin butt on it. I got the good old 2002 Loft O2 10.8, works well still, the loft has a huge range. :) Can't wait to go sailing... Any news on Madeleaine island housing?
- Uffe

Posted by: Uffe at April 12, 2005 12:08 AM

Boo!
If your sails get any longer you are going to have to add onto your deck just to set them up :P
Was thinking..The initials WSW would make a great logo on tshirts, hats etc ;)
Hugs to you .. big Sis.. xox

Posted by: Sally at April 12, 2005 6:24 AM

Look's huge woody....... but sail's very nice....... Love the adjustable out-haul.... Mine is an 03, V-8, 10.6 Got broken in Well in Corpus.....
I was noticing in my Van Saturday....... My sailbag's are now longer than My Board bag's.......

I alsoi Got a 9.8 V-8...... But not sure if I will really need it...... Rather trade it for a new 8.5 or so......
Later..... Larry..... TEAM USA.....

Posted by: Larry Reed at April 12, 2005 8:18 PM

Wow! What a sail! I am Very Impressed! I'll bet you want to go down to the river to try it out--knowing you!
Another 3 or 4 weeks and the ice should be leaving and then the fun starts!!
love Mom xoxox

Posted by: yorkshire lass at April 12, 2005 8:20 PM