[quote=Edchris177]I think it depends on several factors, safety of your life being #1.
Is the lake warm, & is it a bright sunny day, are there other boats on the lake, can you right is easily?
If there is no danger of hypothermia, well, you are never more than a mile from shore. Even if you wrecked the thing you can float on the wreckage and/or swim the mile (assuming you never go out without a lifejacket). I've pushed my Nacra to where we were both swept off the boat, if conditions & potential rescue were in my favour.
Is damage to the boat a show stopper? If not, the go for it, or sell the Hobie & buy a Nacra, mine has never lifted the sterns, no matter how hard I smash into waves.
I would experiment with increasing wind, & some safety devices (other boats around to help) & see how you make out. What might be an exciting ride for an athletic teen, might be undo able for an overweight out of shape person. I don't think anyone can say "XX" is the limit, it is a moving target, depending on you abilities, & safety net.[/quote]
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