The newer F16 hulls should be better in this, but I too (Taipan hulls) race downwind singlehanded almost exclusively by hinking instead of trapezing. Agreed I'm 85 kg but the main reason is quickness of manouvres. I found that during the racing I did, I regular cross other boats and was engaged in some positioning. I admit I can''t do that while getting in and out of the trap in the chop I regular have.

Over time, I've become quite quick with just sitting in and sailing deeper. Same experience when 2-up on the VWM Blade of a friend. This makes me even less inclined to take the risk. Currently, Frank and I on the VW Blade are at least as fast downwind as the F18's and more often then not we actually win back ground. Combined we are 155-160 kg.

So yep, for me trapping solo under spinnaker has been a while.

Wouter