From: Mark H <landsail@...>
Subject: [2nalsa] Beginning Class for new landsailor
To: 2nalsa@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2009, 9:08 AM

The Manta Twin is a good first time class to begin landsailing in. As wise Tom Speers mentioned the Fed 5 is much more demanding in a sailing skill set, but the reward is higher speeds and much better upwind and downwind performance. Be avised one has to reduce sail area in medium to high winds to keep in control of a Fed 5. Using the new improved Sin City front end by Terry Fulbright and Howard Haupt greatly improves stability and in turning.
I also have started using a larger section Schwin 16 in front tire with good results. Fed 5's are hard to fine as most of the class was built in 1994 and 1995, but it's a lot of fun to sail. I should know as I have had 4 Am Cup wins in this class and my fair share of spinouts!!!! The new front end stops that nonsense. I would be glad to discuss these two classes or a demo ride at the PACRIM. Look for an RV with license plate I SAIL. Did I mention I can be speedy in a Manta Twin also? I tend to forget my past sailing skills. Still learning,
Mark Harris.