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snoo 
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Joined: 28 Aug 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
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 Topic: laser or streakerPosted: 28 Aug 07 at 6:37pm |
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at nearly 11.5 stone would a standard laser be suitable or should I opt for the smaller streaker
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jeffers
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Posted: 28 Aug 07 at 7:50pm |
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depends, if you are inland then 11.5 stone is more than enough for a Laser. In waves you may want to consider something else!
You may also wish to consider the Byte CII or if ou are feeling really adventurous a Blaze. It does depend on your budget. Paul |
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Smight at BBSC
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Posted: 28 Aug 07 at 7:51pm |
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I think i'm going to get in there first because i'm anticipating the classic forum response will be "what do you want from the boat" Do you want large fleet racing or just a boat to sail every once in a while? Or anything between
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foaminatthedeck
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Posted: 28 Aug 07 at 8:36pm |
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Out of the two I'd chose a streaker just because its not a laser and is there for a more interesting class IMHO. |
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snoo
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Posted: 29 Aug 07 at 7:10am |
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many thanks for your comments the local club is on inland waters sailing both . my previous experience was only for 3 seasons on streakers but then only 10.5 stone I have limited knowlege on racing . There were usually only 2 or 3 streakers racing and was thinking a change but there are no Byte cll or blaze .I would not be traveling to far to race and doing so just for fun realy at 52 maybe to old to get competitive and thought there would be more chance with other local clubs on the laser however there are 2 clubs within 1 hr on the sea , a bit confused with the reply from foaminatthedeck ,what is IMHO ?
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English Dave
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Posted: 29 Aug 07 at 8:36am |
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IMHO = In my humble opinion
Snoo, I'd go for a Laser. Always someone to race against. There's a lot of anti-Laser sentiment on this forum (with which I largely agree) but at 11.5 stone you are a good weight for a Laser and there will always be a market for your boat of you change your mind and want to sell it. Don't worry about being 52. Plenty of Laser sailors of good standard this side of the water who beat you in the age stakes. |
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Merlinboy
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Posted: 29 Aug 07 at 9:07am |
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Get a Laser, you will always be able to get spares and sell the boat quickly, they are realativly bomb proof, and most peoples introduction to club/circuit racing. Streaker is a great boat, but the number speak for them selves that is why lasers have sold thousands!
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snoo
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Posted: 30 Aug 07 at 6:50am |
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many thanks snoo |
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Jon Emmett
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Posted: 30 Aug 07 at 9:39am |
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At 11.5 Stone I would suggest you go for a Radial...
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Jack Sparrow
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Posted: 30 Aug 07 at 1:40pm |
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My guess would be to go for the Streaker.
Not because of Laser slating but I'm guessing that you will enjoy your sailing more. But this really is down to you and fitness levels, commitment etc. Laser is; heavier. more uncomfortable hard on the knees spits you out in a classic death roll dam physical more expensive for age of boat better fleets and racing more opportunity to travel more numerous Streaker is: lighter more comfortable easier on the knees easier to sail - so you can go out / be competitive in more wind a big nationals attendance don't have to lift the rig in and out cheaper for age of boat more gentlemanly sailors :-) ( ducks for cover ) The thing to do is sail both in some breeze. Edited by Jack Sparrow |
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