Laser2000 vs RS Vision

I would be very dissapointed if RS invented a 500 that was single trap/asymmetric as there are quite a few of these around already, 29er, 3000, 4000, BUZZ, ISO, not to mention all the fastsail classes which are pretty similar (if not faster) performance wise.  The market is crowded, it would only serve to split an already over divided section of the market.  Please RS, dont do it, we do not need more racing classes!!

Now the first Vision is tried in the rough waters of western Norway. The user was happy: "We tried the boat in Force 6, and it took off like a rocket. We did not know the boat, so we often capsized. But we were surprised how easy it was to get it upright again. Unlike many other boats, it did not go completely upside down at once, but stayed on the side, which made it much easier to rise. We are very happy with the boat".

 

Originally posted by Blobby If RS did do a 500 there does seem to be some demand for a lighweights trapeze singlehander - say 12ft - 13ft long or so with a 9m2 carbon rig for those in the 45 - 65Kg weight range.  Could have a kite as well.

Now, that's a good idea! That Farr 3.7 you're going to export to Britain falls right into that category. I'll be your first customer

I have had a sail in the Laser Vago a week ago and It is fantastic, it is easy to sail, accelerates well and gets on the plane easily. In a word it is fun, so I have confirmed my order and I take delivery in July, I can't wait. It's worlds apart from the Laser 2000, which I have always felt a bit lacking in the horsepower department and it is as much fun as a Laser 4000 with the kite up, but much more forgiving and easier to sail.

Laser have had so much demand for the Vago that they have tripled production and orders taken now will be delivered in September, so don't buy a 2000 or a Vision until you have had a go in the Vago!

Ooh exciting - part of the fun is not having a clue how to rig a new boat - it should only go together a few different ways (if you use everything) so it's just trial and error. I wouldn't do it with any time pressures though.

Raced against one last night and they do look like 'proper' boats (with freeboard and everything). I think they look pretty well put together from the distance I was looking from anyway. Thrashed it, by the way but as we've discussed before they aren't really marketed as racing machines and it was spot on Contendering conditions.