RS600 Vortex or RS300

   hi 

i'm looking at moving on from my laser after 2 1/2 years. I currently sail on a pond however i'm looking to move to a club on the coast, that has plently of faster boats, in the next year. I weigh 60kgs which is my main worry so just wanted to know what people think about the weight problem also the option of a vortex/ rs300/ RS600

thanks 

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no limits Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 09 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 88	Post Options Post Reply Quote no limits Report Post Quote Reply Topic: RS600 Vortex or RS300 Posted: 09 Feb 09 at 5:35pm
	hi i'm looking at moving on from my laser after 2 1/2 years. I currently sail on a pond however i'm looking to move to a club on the coast, that has plently of faster boats, in the next year. I weigh 60kgs which is my main worry so just wanted to know what people think about the weight problem also the option of a vortex/ rs300/ RS600 thanks

Rockhopper Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Nov 07 Location: Eastry Online Status: Offline Posts: 642	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockhopper Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Feb 09 at 5:41pm
	hi i think you would be a bit light for the 300 not sure about the 600 either which club are you thinking of going too plus what do they sail at that club
	Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo

no limits Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 09 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 88	Post Options Post Reply Quote no limits Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Feb 09 at 5:47pm
	im thinking of going to filey sailing club in the near future and they sail a mixture of boats including vortexs musto skiffs laser 1's lase 4000's and cats

Jordan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 07 Feb 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jordan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Feb 09 at 6:58pm
	60kg's!! would be possible for a rs300 A rig. you could probally get on with the RS600, you would just have to use the reifing system when its blowin... and definatly have wide wings!! i managed to hold a rs600 in a force 6 gusting 7 with the whole of the main sail and narrow racks, was hard work but i managed it, i weigh about 70-71kg's. The one thing i found with the 600 is the control lines have to be set up correctly so they dont max out to quickly. because when it comes to heavy winds serious amounts of cunningham and kicker is needed!! jordan
	Currently looking for a boat.

Rockhopper Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Nov 07 Location: Eastry Online Status: Offline Posts: 642	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockhopper Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Feb 09 at 7:10pm
	try and get a go in a vortex if they sail them at the club already it would be a bit silly to buy something just to race on your own.the best thing to do is try and get a go in all three then work out what is best for you 60 kg is very light heavy weather you might struggle in most boats. andy
	Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo

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: 09 Feb 09 at 7:14pm
	The Vortex is a good bet for your weight, especially if there are other Vortex boats in the club. Get one with a kite though as the single sail Vortex is too gutless downwind. The Vortex is good in the waves, the hull is tough as old boots and is accessible to sail. However, your sailing skills will probably develop more on a 600 which is also faster. Is 60kg "it" for you or are you still growing?
	English Dave Ballyholme Yacht Club (You'd think I'd be better at it by now) Hurricane 5.9 SX RS700

Rockhopper Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Nov 07 Location: Eastry Online Status: Offline Posts: 642	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockhopper Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Feb 09 at 7:23pm
	if you are thinking of a vortex there is one for sale on ebay and the best still is the guy wants to swap for a laser . andy
	Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo

no limits Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 09 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 88	Post Options Post Reply Quote no limits Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Feb 09 at 7:28pm
	thanks for the information and hopefully im still growing what is the minmuim weight for the vortex? Edited by no limits

Rockhopper Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Nov 07 Location: Eastry Online Status: Offline Posts: 642	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockhopper Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Feb 09 at 7:57pm
	not sure of the limit for the vortx your best bet is to go on there forum and ask them the final questions
	Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo

s.a.l.t.y Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 11 Apr 08 Location: Costa del Essex Online Status: Offline Posts: 517	Post Options Post Reply Quote s.a.l.t.y Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Feb 09 at 10:24pm
	i was under 65kg when i started sailing the vortex and i managed ok. im still only 65kg now and i have no problem with it. because it has a cat style hull it is easier to keep upright. it can be a pain trying to right it if you do happen to capsize but if you learn to let the main go during tacks you shouldnt have a problem. if you do happen to go over, 60kg is a tiny bit light but if you find the right balance point on the end of the lower daggerboard and hold right on the end of the upper one it comes up alright. you just have to have good hands for holding on with. and as it happens my boat is for sale :D