The biggest-selling yachting magazine did test the Parasailor
In the event, we could do little more than hoist it and hang on tight-but everyone on board was impressed by the stability and smoothness of the ride. Our most significant observations were that the boat showed no inclination to roll; the spinnaker flew steadily without oscillating from side to side as often happens dead downwind; the bow was higher than usual; and if the kite collapsed it didn’t flog violently and threaten to blow itself out or shake the rig out of the boat. We all agreed that we would happily fly a Parasailor in conditions when we would be reluctant to use a conventional kite. The Parasailor set beautifully, looked very well made and was neatly finished. It’s not cheap, but really does appear to transform downwind sailing-in a breeze, at least. If you have been put off spinnakers, or never tried one, but become frustrated by the narrow range of wind angles in which a cruising chute works effectively this might be the answer.
Article, PBO April 2008 (send me more details about this article: info@istec.ag)
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