RS500 (Again)

   The problem with Y&Y boat tests are that they're packed with relative terms, like "fast", "stable", "points high", and "exciting", all of which beg the question "compared to what?". A Laser  in a F3 is fast and exciting compared to a Wayfarer, but compared to a Musto Skiff....?
I've written to Y&Y at length about this, and suggested that even if they don't do group tests like DSM, they could at least compare boats' qualities to those of boats we all know, like the Laser. But I guess they worry that too much objectivity might lose them big advertisers, though I doubt that would happen - the advertisers really need Y&Y and can't afford to boycott it. On the other hand, worthless tests don't exactly gain you readers (are you going to rush out to buy Y&Y with the RS500 test? Would you if it were more objective? I would for one)

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Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Topic: RS500 (Again) Posted: 29 Jun 06 at 11:26pm
	The problem with Y&Y boat tests are that they're packed with relative terms, like "fast", "stable", "points high", and "exciting", all of which beg the question "compared to what?". A Laser in a F3 is fast and exciting compared to a Wayfarer, but compared to a Musto Skiff....? I've written to Y&Y at length about this, and suggested that even if they don't do group tests like DSM, they could at least compare boats' qualities to those of boats we all know, like the Laser. But I guess they worry that too much objectivity might lose them big advertisers, though I doubt that would happen - the advertisers really need Y&Y and can't afford to boycott it. On the other hand, worthless tests don't exactly gain you readers (are you going to rush out to buy Y&Y with the RS500 test? Would you if it were more objective? I would for one)

Villan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Nov 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1768	Post Options Post Reply Quote Villan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jun 06 at 10:06pm
	Never? Better pop into WH Smiths tomorow and take a quick read (Like im PAYING for all the extra stuff I wouldnt read! ) runs and hides from the admins and publishers
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m_liddell Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 27 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 583	Post Options Post Reply Quote m_liddell Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jun 06 at 9:46pm
	When was the last time y&y really slated a boat in a test?

Chew my RS Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Oct 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 790	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chew my RS Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jun 06 at 9:26pm
	Its in the latest issue of the mag. Might be online if you subscribe I guess. Basically it just rehashes the adverts. There's no critique of the design. You know: "fills a gap in the market", "appeals to adults and teenagers", blah blah blah.

Villan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Nov 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1768	Post Options Post Reply Quote Villan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jun 06 at 9:22pm
	Is it online or in the mag? If its online, can you stick the link up on here?
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Chew my RS Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Oct 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 790	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chew my RS Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jun 06 at 8:47pm
	Okay, so the Y&Y test of the contoversional (on this forum at least) RS500 is out. Any opinions? Surprisingly no mention of the V3000 as an alternative...