RS600

   Hey im thinking of getting an RS600. Im 16, about 5ft 8" and 60kgs or so. Will i be too light? I wouldnt be racing it as ill be doing that in the 420 at the club etc. Id probably sail it at Dee SC. I do have trapeze experience but only as a crew. 
So would i be too light? Would there be any alternatives?

Thanks.

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sailor_420 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Posting king Joined: 19 Apr 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 155	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailor_420 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: RS600 Posted: 08 Nov 08 at 2:03pm
	Hey im thinking of getting an RS600. Im 16, about 5ft 8" and 60kgs or so. Will i be too light? I wouldnt be racing it as ill be doing that in the 420 at the club etc. Id probably sail it at Dee SC. I do have trapeze experience but only as a crew. So would i be too light? Would there be any alternatives? Thanks.

mike ellis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 30 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2339	Post Options Post Reply Quote mike ellis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Nov 08 at 2:22pm
	60kg is probably a tad light but i think you'll be fine if you use the diddy rig to start with and lots and lots of downhaul and kicker. The 600 is a lot more about technique than grunt, but dont expect to be able to sail it immediately.
	600 732, will call it Sticks and Stones when i get round to it. Also International 14, 1318

feva sailor Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 03 Sep 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 186	Post Options Post Reply Quote feva sailor Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Nov 08 at 5:36pm
	the 700 is suposedly more forgiving. look at the contender as a starting point

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: 08 Nov 08 at 6:24pm
	Too light for what? If you're not going to race it then why would it make any great difference, except that you might want to stop playing in about 5% knots less wind...

Wave Rider Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 909	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wave Rider Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 08 at 1:20pm
	I'm only a bit heavier than you mate, and love it, but yeah starting on baby rig is a real help, makes it easier to tack and get your manoevers sorted :]. Also aim for one with wide wings, obviously... :]
	-[Franko]- Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club RS600 933

Jamie600 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 14 Jun 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 718	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamie600 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Nov 08 at 2:19pm
	You're the same weight and height as Ian Marshall who has won his fair share of windy RS600 opens - go for it!
	RS600 1001

no limits Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 09 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 88	Post Options Post Reply Quote no limits Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Nov 08 at 7:25pm
	im also in the same situation and im looking at buyin one however not sure if my boat will sell. i weigh 56kg so would need wide wings which dont seem as common.

Jamie600 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 14 Jun 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 718	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamie600 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Nov 08 at 10:24am
	If you ask around on the Yahoo Group you can usually find someone to swap wings with if you buy a narrow-winged boat.
	RS600 1001

sailor_420 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Posting king Joined: 19 Apr 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 155	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailor_420 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Nov 08 at 5:27pm
	Thanks a lot guys, ill start having a look around to see if i can find any boats within my budget.

GBR884 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 06 Nov 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 132	Post Options Post Reply Quote GBR884 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Nov 08 at 4:19pm
	i know a guy that has a pair of wides......hes buying my narrows this week!! so if anybody wants some wides drop me a pm and i'll ask him