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    Posted: 20 Sep 06 at 7:20pm
Indeed! Im 6'2 and weigh the top end of 13
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I am 6ft and weight 13st.

I had a go in a Phantom a few weeks back in light airs and found the boat to have very little feel but plenty of power.

It was rigged for the large gentleman though (the guy who normally sails it must be around 15/16st).

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seems to me that to be the right weight for the majority of boats you either have to be sub 6 foot or not appreciate beer!
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Amen.

Pertaining to the post, there are 10 phants at our club fropm the comparitively light (no more than 13 stone) to the very heavy (19) and all seem to enjoy the boat. It's not even the heaviest guys who necessarily win in a blow (probably makes it easier tho )


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True, I'm 6ft and 70 kgs which is good for most double handers but a bit light for most singlehanders.
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I'm just too damm short!  Never mind, the Solution will be a good alternative

 

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Im 14 ston 3 now and 5"10 as in my previous post i was ok in my phantom in "most" winds.  The Phantom is a good weight carrier, but if you sail it properly you shouldnt have any prob as long as you are over 13 stone.  I cant wait to have a go in a solution think i might suit it or it me.  I sailed lasers for years and got bored, then tryed solos and hated them. (had another go in one the other day in a BIG blow and really enjoyed it)  I loved my phantom, but couldnt afford a newer epoxy one at the time, solution sounds like it might be the single hander for me.  Now just need the money
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Bit of a problem, I'm way under 13 stone!
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my tech teacher has got himself a solution. he said hed have it in a few weeks.
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Posts: 222 		Post Options Post Options   Quote landlocked Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Oct 06 at 10:29pm
My dad and a friend both have solutions and are enjoying them i've had a couple of go's but not having sailed for approxx 6 years (what the hell was i thinking)  i must admit it was great fun only been out in light winds though dad is struggling a bit but only because he has sailed the same laser that he bought the year i was born until he got his solution.  I think that he's a bit overwhelmed by all the adjustment and the fact that it's not like sitting on a plank ( sorry all laser sailers but  i've never really liked them don't know why) Even with his few teething problems he's really enjoying the experience and i must admit i can't wait to have another go!  Put it this way I'd buy one if i could afford!
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