Hi,

I have I think a 2005 105l Rocket. The biggest sail I've used on it is a 6.6m sail. I think it could handle a larger sail of over 7m however compared to other boards of similar volume it's a little narrower. I'm a bit hesitant to put a bigger sail up.

It's a lovely board. A friend of mine had a go on it in about 30 knots of wind and a 5.3m sail on Saturday. The board was too big for the conditions but it's the smallest watertight board I have. He said it is very smooth into the gybes and does not bounce out.


I guess the new boards are a little different to the older ones.

What do you weigh??
If your light enough, say around 70-85 kgs then go for it. Lots of sailors use big sails on smaller boards. Manufacturers put basic guidelines on boards but that doesnt mean that you take it as gospel.
Try different things, you might be pleasantly surprised!!

the 105 comes with a 34 cm fin
that's about 6.x for me
for 7-oh i use 40 cm fin and a 7.6 TR should have about a 44 cm fin
i would be surprised if anyone puts a 44 cm fin on this 105

also, people may NOT realize the TR 7.6 is more like an 8-oh !!!
if you already have the toys, try it, butt i am NOT sure i would buy into such a combo

lotsa luck !!

At 90 kgs a 7.6 tushingham X-15 works fine on my 2012 rocket 105 ltd.
You will have to concentrate on mast base pressure and keeping the board flat more than the 125 ltd (what i normally plug into the 7.6) but on flattish water is no problem.
A 42 freerace fin and happy days!

Used to Run a 8.1 on a 96 taboo feetyle used a 32 weed fin,dont use sails that big no more but have the fin /.. Just dont fall of the back of the board and headbutt it. Pm us if you want the fin think its still in the garage. Runs sweet.

I use a TR8 7.6 on isonic 97L - 63.5cm wide with a 38cm fin. Works well. How wide is the rocket 105?

yes

how do you guys do this ??
i use my MauiSails MS-2 8-oh free race sail with 2 cambers in 20 to 40 kph winds
ie 15+ knots
this is on a FreeFormula or 160 liter free ride
with my 100 kilos
have thought of using it on my 124 liter 63 cm wide board, butt would be trickier in gybes/jibes and tacks
i cannot imagine myself on a 105 sinker and a TR or MS sail close to 8-oh !!!
YOU GUYS ARE GOOD and probably have steadier winds !!!!

I use an 8.6m loft racing blade sail on my 91L 59cm wide board (exocet rs2) with 35 or 39cm fin. Just think of it as a speed board for a big sail!