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doeywizard
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Topic: Laser radial Posted: 26 Apr 11 at 5:05pm |
Ok, I went out this weekend for the first time in my laser radial, it was prety awful wind (light and shifty). I dident do two bad (for a first time) and got two 3rd's in club racing. I was just wandering if any one on hear had any tips that they could give me to hopefully get to simalar standard I was in my topper.
Thanks
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Foiling_Toff
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Apr 11 at 9:58pm |
I could probably write a long list of things not to do, but I'll leave it to someone else to give some constructive tips.
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radixon
Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2407 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 11 at 8:44am |
Get out and practise is the best advice.
If you need to go to a few class training events/open meetings meet a few people and ask them for advice when you are in for lunch/tea |
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doeywizard
Posting king Joined: 16 Jun 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 150 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 11 at 10:23am |
thanks for your useful advice, I will try and get my self to a few open trainings once my exams are finished!
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Foiling_Toff
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 11 at 3:49pm |
An easy thing that will prevent losing places in the windier stuff, is learn to gybe without getting the sheet caught on the back corner. It's not difficult, just a little practice required. If you are looking to take things seriously then fitness is worth serious consideration. I never weighted more than about 62KG when I had mine, and upwind in anything over F3 was really hard work. Doesn't matter how fast you are downwind if everyone else is on the horizon when you reach the windward mark. |
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doeywizard
Posting king Joined: 16 Jun 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 150 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 11 at 5:43pm |
what type of exercise would you recommend?
currently I am trying to get out on my bike every day (mostly because it is a fun form of exercise), I am also doing as much weights and stuff as I can at school during PE and lunch.
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Foiling_Toff
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 11 at 6:21pm |
I'm probably not the best to advise on a fitness regime as I was always a bit too lazy to do a lot of training. It probably prevented me getting the best out of the radial. I'd imagine that the cycling is good and probably some work on the core muscles. Sit-ups should be a good bet. Endurance rather then strength.
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Hughph
Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 Oct 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 324 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 11 at 7:06pm |
My fitness program consist of alot of work on ergometers (rowing machines) and if you want I can give you some more detail pm... However I also have a gym based program that I use- I'll get it out and post it later...
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doeywizard
Posting king Joined: 16 Jun 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 150 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 11 at 8:20pm |
thanks :)
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radixon
Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2407 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Apr 11 at 9:05pm |
Build yourself a hiking bench in d n t
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