Originally Posted by pgp


Indeed it's about the price of F18s. So why the issue of weight and stiffness?



Because, both weight and stiffness are major factors in determining the cost of the boat!!!

Just as foil length and aspect ratio are major factors in cost. if we were still using 2.5ft long boards made of foam and glass then the boats would be cheaper, but we now have 7ft boards made only from high modulus carbon, so they cost a lot more.

I don't think its possible to make it any easier for you to grasp the concept, so if you still don't get it, I'm sorry, but thats as simple as the issue gets!


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