laser or international moth?

   as i have a moth myself i got that little question: how do you compare
the laser and the moth?? moth is extremely about boathandling and your
ability and the laser is rather boring i think! anyway you should
really go for a moth. it´s cheaper than a laser and you will have more
fun!

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Spot192 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 28 Nov 04 Location: Germany Online Status: Offline Posts: 833	Post Options Post Reply Quote Spot192 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: laser or international moth? Posted: 16 Jun 05 at 12:19pm
	as i have a moth myself i got that little question: how do you compare the laser and the moth?? moth is extremely about boathandling and your ability and the laser is rather boring i think! anyway you should really go for a moth. it´s cheaper than a laser and you will have more fun!

andy_cherub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 768	Post Options Post Reply Quote andy_cherub Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jun 05 at 9:50am
	They are in New Quay - wales. 14-17 july. I may be able to squeeze u in the car mate!
	-12ft skiff, Team 'CST Composites' -Many thanks goes out to all of my sponsors. Ignore my user name, my views are of a 12ft skiff

Funtime Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 08 Apr 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Funtime Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jun 05 at 12:39am
	when are the nationals at newquay, it would be well cool to come down and check out what goes on and see the different boats and whats on offer. Im home for the summer at min in lowestoft so its difficult traveling.
	I just want a boat

Lucy Lee Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 17 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 276	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lucy Lee Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Jun 05 at 2:29pm
	The other good thing about a Moth is that there everyone starts off in a justified and ancient £500 one, so there will be lots of meaningful racing at the back of the fleet, as well as a culture of support for newbies. In these extreme development classes just getting to the startline in such a huge personal acheivment that even handicap racing is very rewarding. Go for it! Might we see you at Newquay for the Nationals?
	Fly Cherub!

andy_cherub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 768	Post Options Post Reply Quote andy_cherub Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Jun 05 at 9:40am
	Franky - get a Moth dude! You saw how I got on with my Axe5, harry and his mag 6 - you know it makes sence! & also, we share events (cherub / moth) - so I can give ya a lift! Moths are definately the singlehanded way forward unless you wana get an A class?!
	-12ft skiff, Team 'CST Composites' -Many thanks goes out to all of my sponsors. Ignore my user name, my views are of a 12ft skiff

Keith Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Groupie Joined: 22 Mar 04 Location: Scotland Online Status: Offline Posts: 41	Post Options Post Reply Quote Keith Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Jun 05 at 9:15am
	Hey Funtime, Good to hear your opting for a moth but beware theres alot of junk out there and you could be putting your good money into bad. If you see a boat for sale drop a note on the class association yahoo forum and you'll be sure to get some history on it. Keith....
	Keith...

Chris Noble Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Nov 04 Location: Scotland Online Status: Offline Posts: 710	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chris Noble Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jun 05 at 7:07pm
	if you want any assistance on the purchasing or background of models etc give us a mail, also dotn be put off at first by how strange the boat feels. Dont know if it makes a difference to you but the nationals are in scotland next year
	Competitive Boat Insurance From Noble Marine FOR SALE: I14 2 Masts 2 poles 3 Booms, Foils Kites/Mains/Jibs too many to list.

Funtime Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 08 Apr 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Funtime Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jun 05 at 1:40pm
	Yer i was well tempted to get a 14 but thats the trouble finding a permanent crew. I think im gonna go for the moth as I really want a challenge, and the thrill of sailing one, and eventually end up on foils.
	I just want a boat

Bobbins Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 08 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bobbins Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jun 05 at 10:02am
	£500 got me this magnum 6, including the meatiest combi trailer you've ever seen. Add about £60ish for fiddling to get things how I wanted, as well as cost of repainting/varnishing once a year. Probably more than a laser would cost you, but its great fun and when it goes, really flies.
	www.fastsail.org Fireball GBR 9476

Stefan Lloyd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Aug 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1599	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stefan Lloyd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jun 05 at 7:53am
	I'm quite surprised someone would even think "Moth or Laser?" They are entirely different animals. Moth will mean handicap racing: don't expect meaningful class racing on that budget. They are fast and challenging to sail. Lasers are a very dated design now but provide great fleet racing with fleets at most clubs and competition at all levels. So what do you like most about sailing? Answer that and the choice should be obvious. If you buy a cheap Moth you can expect to be making frequent use of an epoxy repair kit. They are lightly built and for £500 you will be getting something quite old. That, at least, was my experience. It is not a reason for not getting one, it is just good to understand what you are getting into.