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    Posted: 30 Oct 06 at 9:19pm

What do you guys think of the 29er? Are they easy or hard to capsize and are they easy or hard to right? Are they easy to control? And are they easy to de-power?

Your thoughts on them and the answers the my questions would be great thanks!

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basically, they take a bit of getting used to but they're certainly not an uberly difficult to sail and there's not all that much sail area to deal with and yes they are fairly easily de-powered.  They can be fairly tippy and you might go swimming a bit at first but like anything practise makes perfect.  I find mine quite difficult to right after a capsize but im probably doing something wrong, im no expert.  It's much easier if you have a good crew, someone who is confident on the wire and in assy sailing unlike my crew.
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29ers are great boats, although they will be tippy and easier to capsize than Fireflies, 420s etc. As others have said, its a different type of sailing compared to the 420 etc. They are fast, light and exciting. Don't be worried about swimming, it will happen initially, just go out and sail the boat and have fun, swimming is just part of the learning process. Speak to a few guys who know the boats well to get the tuning numbers right, it can make the difference between the boat handling like a dog and being quite well mannered.
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I would say the 29er is easier than most people make out, we managed on a fairly gusty/shifty lake without any major difficulties. Not even that much swimming to be honest. The key is practice and before long the 'boat handling hump' will be overcome!

PB is right, if the crew can make a decent job of handling the main friom the wire, the whole boat is a lot more managable. i found hand;ling the main was the crucial part to staying dry and gettin the speed an, as downwind is relativly simple.
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