is it easier to fly a hull on a H16?

Maybe not easier, it just seems like the H16 "wants" to be on one hull at about a 30 degree angle.


Isn't the 5.0 lighter than the 16?

On paper 36 pounds lighter, don't know about 5.0 variations but 80's H16 may vary as much as 45 pounds from the 320 pound minimum.


as for the "girls will think it's 'cool'" aspect, i agree the hobie is more aesthetically pleasing. especially those banana-shaped hulls. what makes the H16 more fun?

See the above..."wants" to fly a hull.


speaking of hulls, what is the composition of the hulls in a 5.0? fiberglass-foam sandwich?

Yup.