MX Ray or Laser

   I would lik something mainly just for club racing on the heavy weather days as i will be competing in the International 14 on most days. i am just looking for a Thrill ride.

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hollandsd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 12 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 853	Post Options Post Reply Quote hollandsd Report Post Quote Reply Topic: MX Ray or Laser Posted: 12 Jan 07 at 5:13pm
	I would lik something mainly just for club racing on the heavy weather days as i will be competing in the International 14 on most days. i am just looking for a Thrill ride.

Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 07 at 5:09pm
	Always over looked and i'm going to get a bararge of abuse but the Ok is always over looked, they are great boats, and you can pick a competitive one up for nothing. Reasonable fleet sizes, bit of a handfull upwind and hell for death rolling down wind but rewarding none the less.

hollandsd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 12 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 853	Post Options Post Reply Quote hollandsd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 07 at 5:05pm
	I would love to get a blaze x but, i am a student and cannot afford one, even second hand, unless someone will do an exchange for a contender. I cannot afford anything much more than a laser or an MX Ray, i have been given an offer on one. Also the only way for me to but any of these boats will to be to sell my contender, as i dont get on with the boom clearance. Dan

English Dave Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 10 Aug 06 Location: Northern Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 682	Post Options Post Reply Quote English Dave Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 07 at 4:35pm
	Don't buy an MX Ray! It was a great idea that was poorly realised. Also less stable than a RS600 IMO.
	English Dave Ballyholme Yacht Club (You'd think I'd be better at it by now) Hurricane 5.9 SX RS700

FireballNeil Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 03 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 654	Post Options Post Reply Quote FireballNeil Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 07 at 3:48pm
	There are a few 300s at the club now and they impress me with thye speed when reaching every time it is windy! I've never sailed one but they look like awesome fun!
	Neil

owain Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 11 Jun 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 142	Post Options Post Reply Quote owain Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 07 at 3:15pm
	Ye although you might get a mxray quite cheap, you will be stuck with it! As Adds says, id go for a Rs300.
	Owain H 49er GBR055 Fireball 14291 Plymouth Uni Sailing Club & Chelmarsh Sailing Club

Adds Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 14 Jan 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 126	Post Options Post Reply Quote Adds Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 07 at 1:25pm
	Don't buy an MX Ray as you will never be able to sell it or go upwind. Mind you I wouldn't buy a laser either. Probably an RS300 if you can find a second hand one.
	Cheers Dudes

jeffers Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3048	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeffers Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 07 at 11:38am
	11.5 stone is towards the bottom end of the Blaze weight range, you would be fine when up to F4/5 but would struggle in anything more than that (unless you are exceptionally good). The Solution might be a better bet. Can't comment on the MX Ray as I have never sailed one. Paul
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Charlie Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 08 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 209	Post Options Post Reply Quote Charlie Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 07 at 11:16am
	Ok ignore my suggestion, you're probably too light. Though i still think both boats are prob not too good in rough seas., Blaxe might be a good idea though.
	Finn GBR 657 - Blown It Laser 164635 Planet Earth: 30% Land, 70% race course!

hollandsd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 12 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 853	Post Options Post Reply Quote hollandsd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jan 07 at 10:59am
	Well, i am 5ft11 and 11.5 st. The conditions will be quite rough, i currently sail a laser 3k and an International 14, I would quite like an MX Ray but the one thing worrying me is the lack of spares, i could make some of the spares if i broke anything but it would be a hassle. I am also worried about the upwind performance, are they really as bas as people say? Dan