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andrew

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May 5, 1998, 3:00:00 AM5/5/98
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Hi

Can anyone help?

Is a Bic Samba 5.7m sail OK for a beginner/intermediate?

Is it suitable for someone who weighs around 15st (I'm losing weight -
honest!!)

Thanks for the help.

Andrew

Oh bye the way how much would I expect to pay for a second hand one? and
how much are they new.

Sorry the details are sketchy but thats all I know.

mil...@ctmtech.com

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May 6, 1998, 3:00:00 AM5/6/98
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I bought the same setup last year as a beginner. I've read reviews saying
the Samba is a good light weight beginner board. I weight around 200lbs and
have had no problems with it. Depending on where you sail, you will find
that the sail is too small and old. I had a tough time trying to get into
the harness because I couldn't get the boom any lower then my nose. I'm
planning on keeping my board until I can get into the straps and waterstart.

I paid $400 for my rig.

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sailquik (Roger Jackson)

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May 6, 1998, 3:00:00 AM5/6/98
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> Depending on where you sail, you will find that the sail is too small and old.

For you big guys, Yes. the sail is small, but perfect for learning the
basics.

> I had a tough time trying to get into the harness because I couldn't get the boom any lower then my nose.

Have you ever thought of having the top cap extened a little. If you have
the standard Bic GRP mast, you could also cut a bit off the bottom if you
aren't able to downhaul the sail all the way to the sheaves on the mast
base.
If the sail is rigging that high, you either aren't downhauling it enough,
or the mast is too long for the sail.

> I'm planning on keeping my board until I can get into the straps and waterstart.

Better fix the height of the rig, or you may sail the Samba for a very long
time.


sailquik (Roger Jackson) US 3704 (301)872-9459 (In MD)
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