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    Posted: 10 Aug 07 at 8:25am
Originally posted by Splosh

A blaze seems good but i would end up getting a cheaper one, probably not even a x rig does this matter or does the handicap change?



Most Blazes have been converted to the new X (semi soft) rig by now although there are still a few of the original 10.5 rigs out there.

Handicap wise it makes no difference (I could be wrong but I think the PY has always been about 1047). The conversion is easy enough all you need to do is find someone willing to part with an old X sail to get you going (they last forever though).

Personally if it is for fun and only in the lighter stuff I would use the old 10.5 fully battened sail, the semi soft only really makes a difference when it is blowing.

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Originally posted by Wave Rider

Considered an RS600? They're pretty good in the light stuff and certainly provide a challenge!

My brothers got a yellow one (#884). I've had a go on it a few times and had great fun boat but spent more time swimming   

I reckon i'll keep the vortex over the winter now, and just see what happens

Thanks for the help.

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Considered an RS600? They're pretty good in the light stuff and certainly provide a challenge!
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Originally posted by Jack Sparrow


So a fast stable light wind boat preff with assy and trap would be what
you are after, cos you are going to go blasting on the windsurfer when it
gets up?

Sounds like you would might want to look at:

Blaze

(maybe add the assymetric yourself? It's been done before)


or

MX-Ray (difficult to sail well upwind) Nuts off wind.
RS Vareo (I'm not a fan, but they seem to be catching on)

These are all no trap but there isn't anything other than a Contender
that is a stable single hander trap and it's not known for it's light wind
performance. Musto Skiff & RS 700 are problable a little tricky.


Musto's and 700's are most likely well out the price range.

A blaze seems good but i would end up getting a cheaper one, probably not even a x rig does this matter or does the handicap change?

Im also not a fan of varios, had a go in a few at Alton water (inculding... The Shed! ) and personally thought they were abit of a 'old mans' boat.

Mx-ray, havent heard alot about these but look quite good on the computer (havent seen any in real life!?).

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Originally posted by runningfree

Id go for it, i was considering the same thing when its light as its cheap and looks ok. How much do you weigh and what your budget?

I weigh about 65kg.

Buget wise... i would have to sell my vortex  and get about £2100+/- abit. Then repay parental debts, about £800ish. So i'd have about £1300 to spend

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Id go for it, i was considering the same thing when its light as its cheap and looks ok. How much do you weigh and what your budget?
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good point Jim, how are they doing price wise these days? The were as rare as hens teeth not so long ago....
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Originally posted by JimC

The EPS wouldn't be my choice.

RS300s are nice.


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The EPS wouldn't be my choice.

RS300s are nice.
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Originally posted by Splosh

Originally posted by Jack Sparrow

Why?


I currently have a vortex assy but in light winds its totally boring (and
sh*t) so i want a boat for those days. Also anyway when it does get windy
my boat sits in the dinghy park and i go windsurfing!


 



So a fast stable light wind boat preff with assy and trap would be what
you are after, cos you are going to go blasting on the windsurfer when it
gets up?

Sounds like you would might want to look at:

Blaze

(maybe add the assymetric yourself? It's been done before)


or

MX-Ray (difficult to sail well upwind) Nuts off wind.
RS Vareo (I'm not a fan, but they seem to be catching on)

These are all no trap but there isn't anything other than a Contender
that is a stable single hander trap and it's not known for it's light wind
performance. Musto Skiff & RS 700 are problable a little tricky.


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