Which Asymmetric for teenagers?

   try a twin wire boat.  i got my 14 when i was only 16 and found it pretty easy. and it is a good feeling when all ur mates are sailing 29ers and u fly past them.  

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olly_love Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 18 Jan 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1145	Post Options Post Reply Quote olly_love Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Which Asymmetric for teenagers? Posted: 20 Apr 07 at 12:46am
	try a twin wire boat. i got my 14 when i was only 16 and found it pretty easy. and it is a good feeling when all ur mates are sailing 29ers and u fly past them.
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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 Posted: 19 Apr 07 at 11:59pm
	The Vago is unthinkable - see other threads. The 500 would be a strong contender if you want to stump up for a new boat. As for the 29er, how good are you? One of our juniors switched from a Laser 3000 to a 29'er and despite class coaching days and a few month's experience is still no quicker than he was in his Laser 3000! I recall another pretty good junior who couldn't get near my Fireball on the water, let alone on PY. In my V3000 I made up time on three out of the four 29ers in the Hoo Freezer this year (and on both the 500's for that matter). 29ers are only quick if you're up to sailing them pretty well. But why not consider a 3000? They're easier than 29ers and readily available secondhand. Lasers start at under £2000, while a new foam/epoxy V3k will only cost you £5200. Get a demo through the class association: http://www.3000class.org.uk/

BBSCFaithfull Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 06 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1251	Post Options Post Reply Quote BBSCFaithfull Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 07 at 11:53pm
	29er got to be. I could never sail a 29er as it would of sunk but yeah for class racing nothing else!
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MRJP BUZZ 585 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Mar 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1496	Post Options Post Reply Quote MRJP BUZZ 585 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 07 at 11:40pm
	A 29er does look the best choice for weight, although quite expensive. If you want a single wire with assy and is cheap why not a buzz A little biased i know
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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: 19 Apr 07 at 10:16pm
	29er: no contest

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: 19 Apr 07 at 9:49pm
	Hi im new to the forum and was hoping you could help by giving me an idea on which asymmetric i could get. Ive been looking at a few boats and narrowed it down to 3 at the moment (you could suggest some others if they're the wrong choice) the boats i was thinking of were: RS 500 - Not too sure on this boat at the moment, if you have any info it would be greatly appreciated! Laser vago - ive heard bad things about these boats but not sure how good or bad it actually is. 29er - looks a nice boat just not sure how demanding it may be. Im 15 about 5 ft 6 and about 8.5 - 9 stone. I have a 420 at the moment which is good its just quite slow and getting a bit bored! Hope you can help me, thanks!