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    Posted: 22 Jun 06 at 12:59pm
Originally posted by Strawberry

Remember don't post like a twat.

Just read this bit very good. Lets not start being silly now. 

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Originally posted by Matt Jackson

The Supernova is essentially a Laser with all the bugs removed but the RES is a Phantom light.

I can see the market difference. In fact when I was considering a classes when changing from Sea to Pond I considered the Supernova because on paper it seems to fit the bill (I was 15stone(+) and wanted a fastish/cheapish hiker) but seeing them close up and sailing they just didn't do it for me. If the RES was around then I'm fairly sure I would have got one.

Originally posted by Strawberry

If I don't like a boat I have a reason not to like it.

Some boats look great on paper but just have something missing you can't put your finger on - for me that's enough not to like it. Olly's gone to the trouble of sharing their opinion on something why can't you accept that?

Thanks Matt, Strawberry it seems im not the only one who thinks that you should drop it.
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I'm not keen on Albacores either

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Thats fair enough.  Everyone is entitled to there opinion.  I have one becasue where I sail there are loads and it is good close racing. Plus I quite like it as well

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I think this is what strawberry means!!

Originally posted by Olly4088

Becasue the supernove is a little bit lame

Hardly the balanced and considered view which after questioning you have proffered.  Two options as far as posting is concerned:

a.  Post unsubstansiated (sp? BNS) comments and expect to be called on them or

b.  Write long emails every time justifying your opinion.

6 and 2 3s really!

 
I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e!
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Ok I see the point now but there really is no reason to keep going on.  The first statement I made was a little pointless I admit that. 
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This thread is likely to be read by thousands of people. I'm sure many people use the forum as a reference to find information on particular topics, even though they would never post themselves. Such a person may be someone who know's very little about sailing boats, but is considering buying a Supernova. They may search the forum for views on the Supernova and read:

Originally posted by Olly4088

Becasue the supernove is a little bit lame

From this they may get the impression the Supernova is a bad boat. When infact it is an excellent boat, but Olly and Matt appear to have a personal grudge against it, simply because "you don't like it". When you cant actually describe what is wrong with it. I'm simply trying to give the boat a fair trial.

I hope this clears things up for you and puts an end to the matter.
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I`m not sure how to put this so you understand I dont have a personal grudge against the boat I just dont like it.  A grudge would imply that I go out telling everyone to not to buy one.  I dont do that and once again dont have a grudge or vendetta against the supernova I just dont like them. simple. 

I hope this now finnaly puts an end to the supernova argument.

 
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should I buy a supernova olly?
what would you say are the pros and cons of the boat??


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You would have to test sail one to find out for yourself and make a desicion from that.
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