Ok so here are my thoughts as an Ex J30 owner
* After the 2008 N/A's I bought a 1/2 Oz to use for my PHRF tuesday night races which typically are in the 12 knot and down conditions. The though process was use the 1/2" and save the 3/4 for the big wind and for the N/A's which worked out well as I got 5 years out of the 3/4 oz
The half oz really does allow you to go deeper in the light air so if your area is mostly PHRF its a big help
I like the idea of setting up the class rules to allow for it so it doesn't hurt the guys who have issues with the local PHRF rules
As for the N/A's it really doesn't matter if everyone is sailing with a 3/4 oz as its going to be how new and crip (i.e. how much salt is on it) as to how deep you can push the boat
At any rate now I'm in an asym having to push big angles !
Charlie
