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kristinLet's put it this way… the precise, step-by-step description of how to reach your top speed could take up half of this page. So instead, here in a nutshell is a guaranteed formula for going faster:
Rig Big
If it's comfortable, it's not big enough — you need to be overpowered
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Test and Tweak
Find a testing partner and tweak your gear. Try a few different trim settings — everything from boom height to mast-foot settings have an effect on your speed
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Downhaul
When you've finished pulling to your maximum setting, add another half-inch
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Fast Fin
It's worth the money — a good speed fin gives you the confidence to really push your limits. You don't want to try to go super-fast on a bump-and-jump or wave foil
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Train
It takes practice to be able to sail 125 degrees off the wind at 45+ mph when your brain is completely shut down from fear
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Put On Weight
Only meant for true competitive speed sailors. The average high-end speed sailor weighs close to 215 pounds. Do you?
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