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Smight at BBSC 
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 Topic: New women's Olympic boatPosted: 30 Mar 07 at 8:30pm |
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i agree definatly more sail area but then it starts to compete with other twin wire boats such as the 29er xx and the cherub so it has no chance oh well worth a try Edited by Smight at BBSC |
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Hector
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Joined: 10 May 04 Location: Otley, Yorkshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 750 |
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Posted: 31 Mar 07 at 1:28am |
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I was actually joking about Olympic selection, but having thought about posting this on 'Spy photos' or 'Videos' I wondered what reactions would be if I put it here. The predictable negative responses to something about an RS 500. are reminiscent of the original RS500 thread so no suprises there -- very deja vu. Seriously, I don't know who the sailors are or why they have two wires rigged, but they look like that could be their first ever twin wire experience RE speed, how can you tell from that short clip? And in any case all out speed isn't everything - at least not for everyone. It would definately be faster with two 65kg olympic standard ladies rather than two biggish blokes! As I said I don't know who the sailors are or if they have anything to do with RS - I doubt it. They're probably just a couple of guys having a lark around and seeing if it works. Something many on here would normally think was ok.
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Chris Noble
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Posted: 31 Mar 07 at 8:28am |
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that twin string 500 looks soooooo slow!!!! get a B14 and send it properly....arse first!
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FOR SALE: I14 2 Masts 2 poles 3 Booms, Foils Kites/Mains/Jibs too many to list. |
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No. 5
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Joined: 07 Jul 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 115 |
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Posted: 02 Apr 07 at 6:42pm |
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Hector I wasn't having a dig at the RS 500 (though having reread my previous post I realise it may have been construed that way), just making a general comment. I agree with you in that there's nothing wrong with larking around, as we all sail to have fun, don't we? |
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Hector
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Posted: 03 Apr 07 at 1:07pm |
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No 5 - no worries. They've posted another clip - does look a bit underpowered for the two sailing it - although it doesn't look all that breezy.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN31cCcYWgQ&mode=related& amp;search= |
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Hector
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Posted: 03 Apr 07 at 1:10pm |
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Anyone know where that is?
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Jack Sparrow
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Posted: 03 Apr 07 at 1:29pm |
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As where they are sailing is St Mawes in Cornwall I think I can pressume it is the couple of lighweight sailors that had previously posted on here asking of advice about a twin string boat to sail in those waters. They were looking at a Spice if I remember. It looks like they have hedged thier bets and gone for a boat they can sail in either mode and will be able to sell on again. Probably not a bad choice if that's what you want to do, but not a contender for ISAF Womens Olympic's boat or an expansion of the RS500 maket from RS.
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Hector
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Posted: 03 Apr 07 at 1:40pm |
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No argument from me. Just thought it was an 'interesting' idea. Thanks for info about location. |
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allanorton
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Joined: 21 Nov 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 228 |
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Posted: 03 Apr 07 at 4:13pm |
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What happened to the SK4? I thought that was going in for this womens olympic boat thing?!
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aardvark_issues
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Joined: 24 Jul 05 Location: Weston-Super-Mare Online Status: Offline Posts: 505 |
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Posted: 03 Apr 07 at 5:14pm |
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Its not entered into the trials as there is a lot more development left to be
done on the boat, it's just had a new t foil rudder and there is a list of things to play with still! I'm hopefully having a go over the weekend, finally... Still haven't seen it rigged in the flesh and I made it! |
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. They also might look a little more powered up if the jib was sheeted in. |
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