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Ruscoe
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Topic: Dinghy Show 2012 3-4 March Posted: 05 Mar 12 at 7:21pm |
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Thats very kind James thank you for the kind words. There is a load of passion for the boat, within the newly appointed class. The Dinghy show was great for us, we had loads of footfall! I am going to be bloody busy over the next few months. I have about 4 demo days coming up (Days not test sails) which can only be a good thing for the class.
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x1testpilot
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Very busy show for us, and I think generally. Not much time for looking round or photos, but it does look like dinghy sailing is quite healthy considering the economy. Here's one of the X1/X0 stand as I couldn't see any in Mark's collection. |
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G.R.F.
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 12 at 2:26pm | |
Topper? why would an old hat maker compare with a boat?
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GybeFunny
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 12 at 1:41pm | |
I enjoyed the show. I lost count of the number of symetric classes that now have the wizzy twin pole system (Scorpion, Fireball, 505, Merlin, etc), I just fear for the helms eyes when the crew releases the pole. I envisage the 'Rooster Full Face Helmet Pro' launching soon for the helms of these boats so they dont smash up their faces!
I didnt think the RS900 looked that innovative, looked like a 49er to my untrained eye. The aura did look innovative though, those racks looked nice, I couldnt see the join that they must have to allow then to be trailed on the road. I wish I had taken a look at the Merlin with canting rig though.
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Presuming Ed
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 12 at 12:17pm | |
So, if newer is better than older, I assume the Topper Argo is a better boat than the AltO?
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G.R.F.
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 12 at 11:35am | |
They were probably trying to sell you something..
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robinft
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 12 at 11:35am | |
I was one of many, so I understand, that were somewhat dismissive to Luca about his baby when we saw it on his dark little stand back in 2009. However, sailing is believing.
Robin - proud owner of D-One 106
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ex laser
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 12 at 11:34am | |
thats why you add so much to the forum, you make it buzz, and fizz and make it fun and the fact that your nearly allways wrong( whether by accident or design ),if allways well thought out, makes it even more fun!!!!!!!!! Edited by ex laser - 05 Mar 12 at 11:38am |
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rogue
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 12 at 11:24am | |
FWIW I've heard remarkably good things about the D1 since Russ started running the demos... not always from likely sources, so well done those men... clearly a bit of passion, commitment and a regular bloke rather than a all-too-obvious ringer gets good acceptance amongst the sailing public?
I saw some D-One photos of the stand... have to say, if 'image turnaround' was a criteria in the Crufts Prize, then the D-One should win hands down, it looks a totally different beast to a few years ago.
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Jon711
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 12 at 11:23am | |
Yes that was me Graeme, I was hoping to catch up with you, I'm told you're a really pleasant bloke, off forum
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