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    Posted: 18 Mar 07 at 9:52pm
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Originally posted by radixon

Name another boat that has sold over 180,000??

You have to start somewhere and the fact that it is a recognised Olympic boat is more than can be said for a Contender/RS/9er etc etc etc so there

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Just because it has sold 180,000does not make it any good - look they have sold more Fiat Pandas than they have Aston Martins. Does that make the Panda a good car?

 49ers they are an Olympic boat and a 9er are they not? Contenders won the Olympic trials long before the Laser ever did.

Hey Hey don't knock the Fiat Panda!!! they were great cars i had great fun driving it in my younger days, I just couldn't afford an Aston Martin. (I think the panda was more reliable too!)

Back to Drysuits I have an old Musto that is fine but bought aa breatable Gul one a couple of years ago,but I only wear it for Rescue. I just find them uncomfortable when I'm sailing so I wear a good Steamer all through the winter and go back to my summer w/suit in April (approx)
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I bought a second hand Musto drysuit around Christmas.  Difficult to get in and out of (but then it might be one size too small).  No leaks but not breathable - a bargain at £20.  I've had drysuits in the past and they all seem to go around the crutch due to the friction and flexing.

However much to hot and sweaty for high performance boat sailing so I'll be back to my steamer any week now.  Drysuits are OK for cruising (or even helming) but if you have to get really physical they are best avoided unless the water is really cold.
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Originally posted by radixon


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there good for fleet racing and they do feel fast on a reach but i wouldnt go that far.
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Alright not all my facts were correct but you get the jist of it...
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Originally posted by radixon

Name another boat that has sold over 180,000??

You have to start somewhere and the fact that it is a recognised Olympic boat is more than can be said for a Contender/RS/9er etc etc etc so there

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Just because it has sold 180,000does not make it any good - look they have sold more Fiat Pandas than they have Aston Martins. Does that make the Panda a good car?

 49ers they are an Olympic boat and a 9er are they not? Contenders won the Olympic trials long before the Laser ever did.



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Now people, I want to see an orderly queue! Custard pies only.... No shooting from the back Turnturtle! and NOOOO ISIS, leave the angle grinder alone!

 

 

Honestly radixon, I know you're probably right (I've never sailed a Laser and have no opinion in the matter) and I applaud your courage   

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Name another boat that has sold over 180,000??

You have to start somewhere and the fact that it is a recognised Olympic boat is more than can be said for a Contender/RS/9er etc etc etc so there

As for Drysuits, I have a Crewsaver Hyperdry. Bought it when it first came out (When the Boat show was at Earls Court) and hasn't let me down. Now it comes with the neoprene seals or the Laytex (you have a choice)

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Originally posted by turnturtle

Originally posted by Contender443

Originally posted by landlocked

notice all she's interested in is him taking it off!

Only problem is I now look like a Laser sailor

nope- sorry Mark the laser sailor look's just not acceptable for man of your social stature... unless of course you can combine it with some of the finer laser sailing characteristics:

- walking funny due to dodgy knees
- arrogant line antics... even when it's not your fleet's start yet
- scowling & grimmacing at the water to psyche yourself up
- feigning the ease at which you can step the mast in a F6 (showing any signs of physical strain is seen as 'weakness'; laser sailors are not weak, they are strong, they are the marines of dinghy sailing, boo yah!)
- tapeing bananas to the mast (v sad- real sailors should eat mars bars and soggy ginsters slices)

No, 'fraid the Laser sailor look isn't really it thesedays... perhaps a better analogy is the topper youth squaddie

Should have expected that however

I usually walk funny because my harness is too tight.

Arrogant line tactics - well I wouldn't go that far but have been known to ask other fleets to get off of our line for their own safety.

Guess why I sail boats where the mast is kept raised most of the time!!

Taping things to the mast - bananas are good. They come in disposable wrappers that can be thrown at the opposition.

Fraid I am too old to look like a Topper squad member.
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Gill breathable drysuit.  Excellent.  Must have had it for 4 years.  Prefer hiking shorts for most of the year, but this is brilliant for when you want to be warm as toast and dry.  Expensive, yes, but worth it.
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Originally posted by landlocked

notice all she's interested in is him taking it off!

Whey hey, roll on Friday night

Seriously though the MM Hyperdry is not breathable so I got very sweaty. The zip was the big problem - it was made of plastic and had small teeth. If you opened it yourself you bent the teeth. The zip had to be pulled horizontally.

The last couple of times I wore it I got stuck in it. It relly needs a new zip. Not good on a suit that is about 2 to 3 years old and be used in cold weather only. I have not done a winter series in it so use has not been excessive.

At the dinghy show I bought some nice new Rooster kit including their hot top which is used as a base layer. I have to wait until the 1st of April to try it out. Only problem is I now look like a Laser sailor

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