Tb 65

[jonny b goode]

Hi there,

Can anybody give me some feedback on using a TBoost 65 with a 7.5 sail - how much wind wil I need to get comfortably planing (I weigh 90kg's)

Also how fast is the board - and what is it's optimum sail size?

[Koen B-12]

Hi Jonny,

I have found 7.5 and TB65 to be a perfect match. Only make sure to use a big fin (42-44cm).
The stock 38cm + upwindkit works also for 7.5, but a little bigger better.
I weigh 92 kg and the last time I used the TB65 with 7.5 was in full winter wetsuit + shorty ontop and life jacket, so that is about 10 extra kg.
I'm basicly using two sails on the board: 7.5 VMG and 6.0 VMG

Concerning wind range, for the 7.5 I need around 15 knots to get going well.

Best regards,

[Unregistered]

Hi Koen,

Thanks for your informative response.

However, I am now more confused than ever - I have just been to visit the Exocet distributor in NZ and there is the new S range....

Now the brochure says of the new S's "unparallaled upwind, comfort and downwind speed"....

Why would you buy a Turbo Boost?

Please respond quickly as I need to buy a board.

What I am looking for is top end speed on a beam to broad reach.

I noticed that the S range is slightly wider - does this not cause the board to start "flying" in over-powered conditions..........

[Koen B-12]

I'll post here one of the Patrice his comments about the TB line:

The Turbo boost is extremly fast all around, with the upwind kit you will be able to put a bigger sail and use it in lighter wind.
Like Pupo said it is the fastest board on a reaching leg in our line, it will not go as high upwind as a S, but if you want to go fast and look for different trim you will like the concept of it.

And some of the feedback from John:

I've had the SS77 and the TB75 both, Jerome. The SS series are for a broader base of sailors than the Turbo's. SS's can be used from advanced beginner to expert in all types of water conditions: lake to ocean. They have a tougher construction too.
The Turbo's are slalom racers. Lighter construction and a little quirky to get up and go untill you get used to them.


My opinion: If you want only 1 slalom board with widest range of application, go for the S3 or S4. The width of the S is no problem at all, you will not fly away (look to the big FW boards, the width only brought more control). The S handles overpowered conditions really well.
If speed is all you care about, take a TB 65 or TB55

Hope this helps, the choice is up to you

[jonny b goode]

Thanks Koen,

I go for the TB 65 - your input was really good - you deserve good sailing and nuclear breezes........

[Koen B-12]

Jonny,

TB65 is a good choice and one of my favorites due to a rather highwindrange up and down.

For best fit of the upwindkit and fin, look to the solution I found with the tubes, preventing any downward movement of the fin if you are touching sand.

It is quiet simple, all you need is a little piece of a batten tube.
For TB65, cut them at 3.7cm (for select finboxes).
Put them on as seen on the picture and tighten the screws.
If the fin is still to high after full tightening, grind some material away from the tubes until you have a perfect fit.

Look to this thread for the pictures:

www.aerotechsails.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=80


By playing with the upwindkit, you will notice you get quiet a different behaviour.

[jonny b goode]

Hi Koen,

How tall are you and where are you putting your mast track for a 7.5?

[Koen B-12]

I'm 1.82m, and I have been sailing the 7.5 just over the center of the masttrail (almost center). Without the upwindlit, even a little more to the front. Can't remember what the distance was, I should look on my board, will do it tomorrow.

[John I]

Koen, have you tried the base almost all the way back? For me and Steve, we like it nearly all the way back with or without the UW kit. Guessing 135 to 132. That area. Cheers.

[Koen B-12]

John,

I have noticed that the TB65 can be used with a lot of different mastpositions and still work great.
The reason why I have not yet put it more backward is due to the relative small fin I have been using. By doing this I was not putting too much pressure on the fin, but yes, at the same time the bow was tapping the water more.
I just remoulded a tuttle box to some of my older 44 and 47 fins that should work great with the 7.5.
When testing these bigger fins on the TB65, I'will definitely take your advice and try it in a more rearward position.

The only thing preventing me from testing it right now is +1°c and snow outside.

[Too Fat]

Cabin Fever.