Buying a laser

I am same height and weight and struggle with standard sail in any kind of wind, capsizing so often I would have been faster with the smaller sail, however I am not a regular laser sailor, (this is just my experience with them), however has Jim says ask at your club.

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423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Buying a laser Posted: 02 Nov 16 at 8:47pm
	I am same height and weight and struggle with standard sail in any kind of wind, capsizing so often I would have been faster with the smaller sail, however I am not a regular laser sailor, (this is just my experience with them), however has Jim says ask at your club.

JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Nov 16 at 5:41pm
	If you're sailing inland you're probably more likely to want the big rag, but why not ask at the club what they find suits? Lasers do get tired with use, but quite slowly, and the difference between a brand new boat and a worn out veteran is very small compared to the difference between a front of fleet and back of fleet sailor. The condition of the sail makes a big difference though.

Jilays89 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 02 Nov 16 Location: Poole Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jilays89 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Nov 16 at 5:32pm
	Hello All, I am new to the forum but not to sailing/racing. I have been on a break from racing since starting Uni, now after about 8 years am looking to get back into it with a single hander. I have determined that a Laser is best given that my local club has a good regular fleet. I will probably on be racing at club level for at least the first season. I have previously helmed mirrors and 420s to national level but never raced a single hander. I have two questions if anyone can help me out. 1. Does the age of laser I buy have much of an impact on placings? I am trying to keep the budget as low as possible (£1000 or less ideally but could stretch to £1500) I know that the XD kit is well worth having. 2. I am 5'10" and approx 10 stone 10. It seems to me that I am border line between Radial and Standard so I'm a little unsure which way to go. Most boats I have seen forsale seem to vary wildly in price for the age and kit but most seem to have a standard and radial sail so the second question may just come down to trying them both, but if there comes a decent priced boat with one I don't want to choose the wrong one! If I have missed anything important let me know