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Pavane
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One of the optional Wave sails is a Main w/Zip Spirit. I assume that the Spirit is a smaller subsection of the Wave's main sail for use in heavy winds. Would you recommend the zippered main or a separate Spirit sail?


 
Posted : July 10, 2006 1:45 pm
mmiller
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Spirit is the color. The zipper setup is a modification of the standard sail, to allow for reefing. You un-zip the lower panel. You lower the main and tie off the halyard for a smaller sail to be used by kids or in high wind.

Unless you are light or sail in very high winds, I don't think you need it. The Wave is underpowered and comes alive as the wind increases. If high wind is an issue, I recommend the main traveler system.


 
Posted : July 12, 2006 5:38 pm
Pavane
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Matt,

Thanks for the reply. The winds and I are both heavy, so I'll wait and see. Is there a picture of the 2006 Spirit sail anywhere?


 
Posted : July 13, 2006 10:04 am
mmiller
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Spirit sail...

[Linked Image]

http://www.hobiecat.com/sailing/part_sails.html


 
Posted : July 13, 2006 11:16 am
Pavane
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Thanks for answering my novice questions. I see that Spirit is a colour description, not a sail type.


 
Posted : July 13, 2006 11:59 am
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