06-12-2007
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I have not looked at the PHRF-NW site, nor have I contacted the local YC RC. BUT< the 80% of LP is probably what I am remembering in the gray matter of the brain. I do recall many NFS boats having a couple of marks on their poles for the appropriate HS they are flying at the time. IE marks for a 150, 135, 110 etc.
Along with George's comment about diminishing return when the pole gets too long. I was wondering if there was a general rule of thumb if you will on where this length was. Probably 85-90% which is what I would have guessed.
So the reality is, if I can find a 9-16 that would be ideal, a 8-14 would work, being as right now my biggest HS is a 135'ish. Smallest is a 110 besides the storm jib. Altho a 150-155 probably a drifter/reacher out of 2.3oz nylon, in the future for the light days here in the puget sound area.
As far as keeping my AS filled, not a problem with .75oz material in general terms. What I was trying to figure out, is if using a pole in straight downwind situations ie the 150-180 range, would help? While I may not be able to use it racing, maybe cruising where "rules" are not to be followed if you will. Right now, my AS is 580# or so, the max I have seen for my boat is about 680-700, with symetrics in the 750 range. What I have works really well for moving me alot faster than my 135, still faster than a 150 will do. So with that in mind, I am happy. If I want a bigger spinny, I will probably get a .5 symetric and go with that for lighter airs, the AS when it gets windier or reaching or get another bigger boat............
Marty
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