review:
I have used heaps of slalom sails over the last 20 years I have been sailing. Most feel very similar, fast but a bit focused on one thing and stiff with limited range.
Naish Grand Prix 5.8:
This is a super fast and rock solid sail that I would recommend to speed and slalom sailors. I have used this on a Falcon 104 and isonic 76 and it has early plaining grunt and top speed that will take you to the next level. super fast off the wind and easy jibe because of reduced swing weight that will have you blasting past your mates. Rotation is fantastic and power delivery out of a jibe is sweet. The new sail scrim is a light, strong and looks good as well. if you are looking in the market for super fast sail but like me want easy to set and rig right to go fast this sail is worth the coin and should last a few seasions.
Hi Russ,
Good review, now you need to put the sail to the test and join the Tassie Speed Seekers in the 2010 GPS Teams Challenge 
Come on, you know you want to ...
here is the join page and you don't have to send any thing just have to register
gpsteamchallenge.com.au/sailor/register
Ok so I have been challenged on many fronts today.
One I am in the wrong forum so sorry for that.
Next I need get this gps thing working and Dave has offered many times to help me get that side of things going, thanks for that Dave, and I will have to get organised one day with you so that I can get times down on the gps.
Ok so now do I like being beaten? [}:)] no way, I may be old to the Gen Y or Z doods, but I am one old crusty crab who still things he can give it a crack.
cheers
Hi TASSIEROCKS,
Wich mast do you use with the Naish Grand Prix 5.8 ?
Thank you,
Olivier.
Thanks for the question, I used a Naish firestick 100% skinny at first, which I use for my 6.4 Naish Stealth, but I find it sets better on a standard dia mast. I use a North 430 carbon 75% and it sets very well on that.
kind regards Russ
Thank you for answer.
I have one Naish Redline 5.8 with a Neil Pryde X9 Wave 430 2007 and one Naish Grand Prix 7m with a Gaastra Gold 100% 460. I'll change the Redline 5.8 for a Grand Prix 5.8 this year and certainly buy also a North Platinum 460 and a North Gold 430 which will function better with the sails.
The Grand Prix 7m with the Gaastra mast :
Olivier
Hi Russ,
You're in the team!! Well done!!
The Dash-for-Cash this Tuesday might be a good starting point for testing out the GPS (and the Naish Grand Prix if it's windy enough). Briefing is at 2PM, so get there a little earlier and we can go through the GPS settings.
Great to have you on board. You'll start using that iSonic 76 a little more often I suspect. Steve and I have started trying 1 hrs in the bay off Mortimer in a southerly, so you'll have to join us next time.
We've also picked up another team member today!! The new registration format for the GPSTC is great.
Hi David
This year we are taking the kids up to Scamander at Dash for Cash time. So I am sorry for being unable to attend this year. As with every year it is a well-run event which I have enjoyed being a part of over the years.
I would like to provide a spot prize for the Dash for Cash, which will be a 5.7 new, not used KA KAOS 2006 bombproof construction sail as a give away to the best style master 90’s gear participant that completes the dash. I am talking old school board and sails with the 90 looks to match.
If you read this and want to be apart of a fantastic event please contact Dave AUS02 who will be completely open to bribes in judging the winner of the sail.
Cheers Russ
Ummmm windsurfing4...
what the flock is going on with your thumb in the lower left of the second photo? It looks like it's bending 45degrees from the knuckle...backwards!!!!
That ain't natural!!! Freak accident while cracking open a tinny?
Hi Russ,
Pity you can't make the Dash-for-Cash this year. That's a fantastic offer to put that new KA KAOS sail up for grabs to a lucky sailor on '90s gear, thankyou!!
The cash and prizes are rolling in, so it should be another good event.
This event is hosted by the Sandy Bay Regatta Association and runs regardless of the weather. It is a dash across the Derwent River to one of many permanent marks on the oter side (the one that provides the best angle over and back is chosen) and back. Any gear can be used and it's a beach start, with first back to the beach the winner.
Briefing is at 2PM and the race can start any time between 2:15 and 3:00 PM. A rescue boat is on hand and lifejackets must be worn. Entry is $10, with all entry fees going back into the prize pool.
Hi Dave if there is no old gear or style masters on the day make it a lucky draw prize.
Kind Regards Russ
If you are going out for a sail this weekend let me know and I will meet you to hand over the sail ready for the day.
Russ
Hi Russ,
No worries, will do ...
Steve and I are planning to go out on Saturday, probably at Mortimer Bay. Can you get out at all on Saturday?
I'll give you a call Friday evening.
Thanks Dave,
Let hope for wind. Please give me a call to organise the sail for Saturday.
Kind regards Russ
