Devotti Single Hander

Surely consumers have a free choice !!   Why knock someone for their choice .... just because you might disagree.  Why suggest one possible explanation for an enthusuastic posting is a commercial connection ?  Or is that just another aspect of 'viral marketing' (vile marketing ?)  

For the record I do not have a commercial connection to D1 either (I'm Blaze / Halo) but do know Tim from years ago - he wanted something different this time, seems to have found it and as far as I know is still holding down the a regular job outside the (cottage) industry !

We saw him trying the D1 out at BSC along with others on a standard test day (we were working on the nearly finished Halo rig).  I have no connection with the D1 either btw ( but we did 'pace it' ;-) on the water of course).  Just think of it like marmite ....  I might not eat it myself but it is a free world or are we all to be told what is 'good' for us ..... yet again.  

Mike L.      

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It's a free world.

But just don't whine when folk disagree with a commercially inspired post
and accuse them of 'bullying' . I'm pleased he's a genuine guy and hope he
isn't too peeved with the reception he's had.

You on the other hand should get back to putting a kite on that boat of
yours and giving us what we wanted ages ago..

Had you done so we wouldn't be having all this stress..

Greame

Thought you were going to show us how to do the 'Frankenblaze' properly this Summer ..... Sorry unless it planes upwind with relative ease in reasonable breeze it is not for us and it is better with more of a 'compromise' hull if you don't hence the current approaches.  Nothing wrong with them but not one of the particular 'niches' we are pursuing. 

Give me a call sometime and we'll see if we can encourage you further with the FB .... for entertainement value if nothing more.  I don't doubt it would be bloody quick so who knows.

Back on subject .... Good luck to Tim.  And guys whatever your choice just get over it and enjoy - this is all beginning to sound like a footie supporters forum, you know "my team is best - discuss" thread.

Mike L.         &nbs p;  

Originally posted by turnturtle Originally posted by rodney I hope you will come and sail the D-One sometime as you are more than welcome Rodney bugger that Uncle Rodney- I might like how it sails and that would create a hell of a dilemma now wouldn't it... and no I'm not talking about eating humble pie on the looks thing, these things may grow on you over time, besides I'm sure she has a lovely personality. But if I liked how she sails, (and why wouldn't I???) then maybe that investment wouldn't be so hard to come to terms with considering your excellent lead-times. I don't think anyone has attacked anybody here, but in all seriousness do please re-read Tim's original post and tell me again it didn't seem like a set-up job. He's admitted that's how it's came across already, albeit by mistake... 'nuff said on that though, let's hear the feedback on the sailing from a regular guy, that'll be a good read over the next few weeks.

I've got to get you out in a D-One just for the hell of it

It's always good to get feedback and yours would be more than welcome.  Who knows you could fall in love but if not I know you'll have a damn good time.

I guess that Tim is a newbie and you are right it comes over a little biased!!!!  I had a call from him a couple of days ago and he said he can hardy sleep thinking of getting he hands on his new boat so maybe the enthusiasm???

Whatever, your choice of boat looks good and I am looking forward to trying one myself!

Rodney

Originally posted by matbard Hello Rodney, Is the rigging manual ready?

Very close!  I am waiting for some final input from Devoti who have the draft and then will turn it into publication - this week is my target!

Rodney