How heavy do you have to be to sail a 29er?

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1. How heavy do you have to be to sail a 29er?
2. Why is a 29er called a 29er?
3. Is a 29er a skiff?
4. How long is a 29er dinghy?
5. How do you rig a 29er?
6. Who designed the 29er?
7. IS 700C same as 29er?
8. What is the advantage of 29er mountain bikes?
9. What is the difference between 49er and 49erfx?
10. How long is a 49er?
11. Why are mountain bikes 29er?
12. Can I use 700C tires on my 29er?
13. Does a 29er climb better?
14. Is a 29er harder to ride?
15. Why is it called 49er sailing?
16. How much does a 49er cost?
17. Is 29er good for trail?
18. Will 29er tires fit 28?
19. Is a 29er faster than a 26er?
20. Is a 29er good for uphill?

How heavy do you have to be to sail a 29er?

Although the design was originally targeted to youth sailors as a feeder class to the Olympic 49er, the 29er is a super class on its own merits. The optimal combined crew weight is considered to be 1kg, but is by no means limited to that span.

Why is a 29er called a 29er?

The name "29er" comes from a bicycle called the Two Niner, which was offered by the Fisher bike company in 2001, according to 1998 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee Don Cook. The US division of Bianchi Bicycles offered a line of 29" wheeled off-road bikes beginning in 1991 called the Project bikes.

Is a 29er a skiff?

The 29er is a true high performance skiff – a two person, single trapeze dinghy with an asymetric spinnaker and a lightweight hull. The rig is pure skiff, fully battened sails with a self-tacking jib, supported on a composite tipped mast that gives the ultimate in gust response and acceleration. ...

How long is a 29er dinghy?

Links to National Class Association Websites

World Sailing Status	International
Hull Length	4.4 m
Beam Length	1.7 m
Spinnaker Area	16.83 m2
Sail Area (Upwind)	13.19 m2

How do you rig a 29er?

0:313:2729er how to rig the kite - YouTubeYouTube

Who designed the 29er?

A TRUE HIGH-PERFORMANCE SKIFF The 29er is a two-person, single trapeze dinghy with an asymmetric spinnaker and a lightweight hull. It was designed by Australian skiff legend Julian Bethwaite with a team of internationally recognised dinghy sailors including Dave Ovington.

IS 700C same as 29er?

700c is not a size for wheel nor tires. 29″ (ISO size 622) is actually the same rim diameter as 700C, although most 29″ tires will not fit 700C road rims because they're too wide. 29″ tires are popular with mountain bikers; search for 29″ MTB.

What is the advantage of 29er mountain bikes?

29ers offer several big advantages over their smaller-wheeled siblings: Better momentum once rolling, meaning more progress for less effort and faster rolling over open terrain. A larger tire contact area on the trail, giving better traction and control when climbing or cornering.

What is the difference between 49er and 49erfx?

The 49er FX is the new Olympic skiff for women which made its debut at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. It shares the same platform as the 49er but with different mast and sails. ... These efficient upwind sails and new spinnaker design allow the FX to compete with the larger 49er in most conditions.

How long is a 49er?

4.99m FEATURES

Skiffs	49er
Length	4.99m
Width	2.9m
Mast Length	8.4m
Upwind Sail Area	21.2sqm

Why are mountain bikes 29er?

So what's the attraction? 29ers offer several big advantages over their smaller-wheeled siblings: Better momentum once rolling, meaning more progress for less effort and faster rolling over open terrain. A larger tire contact area on the trail, giving better traction and control when climbing or cornering.

Can I use 700C tires on my 29er?

700C tyres on 29er rims works just fine; just beware of running narrow (25C and below) tyres on wide rims.

Does a 29er climb better?

29ers are better up hills. Bigger wheels are heavier which works against you when climbing, so in this respect it's a myth. However, if the climb is littered with rocks and steps, the bigger wheel will roll over these momentum sapping obstacles with less effort. ... 29ers have more surface contact with the terrain.

Is a 29er harder to ride?

Ride Experience Largely because of their lower attack angle, 29ers roll over trail obstacles easier than 27.5-inch wheels. This translates to a slightly smoother ride and a bit less effort to keep the bike going.

Why is it called 49er sailing?

The 49er's name comes from its hull length of 4.99 metres (16 ft 4 in). It incorporates ideas developed in Julian Bethwaite's 18ft Skiffs, notably the Prime Computer series of boats, which were double handers.

How much does a 49er cost?

The smaller 49er retails for $15,700, about one-third the cost of the bigger boat. At Olympic class selection trials last year on Lake Garda, Italy, the 49er outperformed 15 other designs for the right to become the new double-handed dinghy class for the Sydney Games.

Is 29er good for trail?

29 in. wheels have a slightly shallower attack angle than 27.5 in. wheels, making them better at rolling up and over any logs, roots and rocks that you'll encounter on the trail. Many riders feel more confident with larger wheels.

Will 29er tires fit 28?

"Is 28'' meant to be the approximate outside diameter on a road tire, and 29'' the approximate diameter of a mountain tire". Yes, you are correct in this regard, several tire sizings are based on assembled rim+tire outside diameter. MTB tires marked 26x2.

Is a 29er faster than a 26er?

Acceleration You will often hear riders boasting how much faster a 29er is than a 26er, but this generalization only refers to one aspect of speed. However, when it comes to acceleration, the 26er is a clear winner. A 29er is a significantly larger wheel, meaning it has a lot more mass than a 26er.

Is a 29er good for uphill?

29ers have better rollover, more traction and more stability, and these traits help both uphill and downhill.