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Cliffisen
Newbie Joined: 23 May 17 Location: Sweden Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
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Topic: Quba, Pico or something else ? Posted: 23 May 17 at 9:31am |
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Daniel Holman
Really should get out more Joined: 17 Nov 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 997 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 17 at 12:21pm |
You'll be wanting to try one of these:
http://fusionsailboats.co.uk Bang up to date with the intent to move the game forward in the sector that you are considering. Nb I have to declare an interest I drew it. Get in touch with the guys they are very responsive in providing demo sails. Cheers Dan |
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Cliffisen
Newbie Joined: 23 May 17 Location: Sweden Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 17 at 1:49pm |
Never heard of Fusion before.
Im not sure whats the main difference between Fusion and Pico/Quba is thou. Thank you for the tip! |
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Daniel Holman
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 17 at 2:03pm |
It is a boat to fulfil the same requirements as pico and qba, I.e rotormoukd boat for individuals and institutions.
Happy with anything from one kid on their own two kids to a kid and an adult. Plenty of cross over performance to grow into. A lot of effort in the ergonomics functionality, styling, durability and sailing experience. Think a y&y magazine test has happened so will be imminent. Would advise that you demo all options. Cheers Dan |
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 17 at 7:55pm |
The Fusion is a little bigger, I'd say, but no secondhand ones yet, I'd think, as new this year. A little more funky, too as design nods to the Devoti D1, also by Dan.
Pico is an older design than the Q'ba, but I'm worried you find both too small. Give a Pico a go (many dinghy hire places have them) and if you fit that, you'll fit a Q'ba too. |
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423zero
Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Online Posts: 3406 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 17 at 8:36pm |
Price very reasonable, how does it compare sizewise to a Topaz ?
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Cliffisen
Newbie Joined: 23 May 17 Location: Sweden Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 17 at 8:56pm |
Here is one problem, i cant really try it out before. I wish i could but im not driving 4 hours one way to try it. I know its a bad idea but worst case is that my 11 year old will use it with her friends :) Im looking at a Pico right now and its half the price of the Quba (2-hand vs brand new). When ppl are saying that i might find Pico to small, if you compare the Pico with Laser, or a Europe dinghy, is there much of a difference in size ?
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 17 at 9:15pm |
Similar size to a Europe, but a very different boat. Not much knee room and a smaller sail. Don't get me wrong, the Pico is a great play boat, and in a bit of breeze you'll have a lot of fun, but you knees may ache after! Your daughter and friends will have a ball.
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Cliffisen
Newbie Joined: 23 May 17 Location: Sweden Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 17 at 10:35pm |
This might just be a stupid question late at night :) But why do i want to be on my knees ? Or is that cuz im an adult that its not possible to sit on the side ?
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423zero
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 17 at 10:39pm |
You can sit on side if wind strong enough, but in a drifter (light wind) you will be inside boat on your knees.
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