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    Posted: 20 Feb 14 at 6:42pm
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It wasn't a sales pitch, I have no commercial interest. I still don't see the funny side... I have sailed both boats, won races in both, but the micro magic gave me more fun. That's all I said. I couldn't care less what Colin bought. I'm sure he will have fun. 

To be honest if it was me today I would probably join in with the new Dragon Force RG 65 lot. Cheap, very cheap! Fills the hole in the RC world that the laser fills in the dinghy world. Doesn't try to be too fast or fancy. The RG65 class itself is very high tech but they seem to be able to race on the same course without being too embarrassing, in fact, they are not slow at all. It seems to be working as a one design class inside of a box rule. 
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[QUOTE=Timmus]a joke aimed at Laser193713.... made a big sales pitch on the micro magic and you still went for the Laser RC 

nothing more.
I know nothing about either models....
Had great fun at the Ally Pally show last year racing the RC boats for charity.

I am sure you will have great fun...which is after all...the whole point.
Enjoy


Hi Timmus. Thanks for your reply,no problem i can see the funny side of it now.

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[QUOTE=Timmus]not the micro magic then....
laser193713 - I am not sure you are cut out for this sales job mate


What do you mean by that mate ?
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[QUOTE=ColinJ]Hi everyone, I am new to this forum, also new to radio controlled sport,not quite certain if i am in the right section with this, but i am looking for a good condition Rc Laserif anyone as got one to sell.


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Hi Guys, Now got fixed up with Rc Laser,thanks to everyone for their input
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Many thanks for all replies,must admit the last 2 replies have somewhat put me off the Laser, so where i go from here is a bit daunting.
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The micro magic is actually a very rewarding little boat. I agree that the laser doesnt sail like a proper yacht, nor does it sail like a laser. The micro magic on the other hand is quite skiffy, you often find yourself running after it down wind, quite quick for a little boat! The disadvantage is that because the keel is so small you tend to need more rigs than most other boats. The advantages being that it fits fully rigged in the boot of your car, changing rigs takes under a minute with the right systems, it is seriously good fun to sail, you can build it yourself and make your own sails and rigs, the class is very active and the standard is very high, the list goes on.... 

So micro magic, you know it makes sense! (should really get mine back on the water! its been a few years now!)
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no they arent a problem , being a scale model of a laser they dont sail like designed model yachts , you have to "sail " the rc laser , changing things all the time , this is what makes them more fun and engaging. a purpose designed model yacht will relatively sail itself with only minor tweaks needed and taking now and again , though initial setting up very important as the are designed to .

During my time was interesting to note that some model yachters with top experience 1 meter experience just could not get to grips with the rc laser and blamed the boat .

In summary , rc lasers dont sail like rc yachts , but for a full size dinghy sailor this is a bonus , at end of day its how its sailed that makes the difference , not what you ve spent . 


micro magics are cheaper (though arguably once you start paying for top sails , rigs , pro builds can be pricey ) and have a great following , cant see though at the small size they can behave like a proper yacht , though ive never seen one in the flesh never mind sail one , though we sailed something similar , many moons ago .
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Hi Thanks for reply, where you say i dont know why you would want a laser,would you be a little more explicit,do they tend to be a problem.

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Hi.Peaky that would be great if you asked your dad.

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