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    Posted: 12 Apr 15 at 3:26pm
So essentially I'm too light for a radial and have tried to put on weight to no avail. 
I also don't actually enjoy sailing lasers and I'm looking for something quicker (preferably hiking - comfy) basic info : 
- age : 18
- weight : 71-73kgs
- height : 6ft
- home club : queen mary sc
- budget : unknown.

Just looking for ideas at the moment so if any of you guys have any that would be great!

Thanks
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6ft and 72kg too small for a Radial??

Moth, aero, zero, supernova, blaze, canoe, rs300, RS100 - there's no end of choice for someone your size without a budget wanting something quicker than a Laser.
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As much as I'd like to see whether a moth is for me, I'm pretty sure its not possible to have a go in one? Anyone know of anywhere I could get a go in one?
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Originally posted by frow3n

As much as I'd like to see whether a moth is for me, I'm pretty sure its not possible to have a go in one? Anyone know of anywhere I could get a go in one?

Your home club seems to attract moths in great numbers - ask them.
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On a lake I wouldnt have thought you were too small for a Radial.
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I sail at sea too in the summers and that would be where I get destroyed mostly
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Odd, all the references I've seen has that near the top of a Radial weight range, and you're tall with it. Might you just need some coaching in wave techniques?
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does it keep falling over to windward?  Perhaps you need the full rig?  

72kg : 6ft and 18 years old.... predominantly sailing inland?  Full rig territory surely.  
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