phantom/solution

I think my query on the post has been answered somewhere in all that lot - ie the "lame" bit didn't actually refer to the performance statistics at all, but was an opinion on the feel of the boat when sailing. That I can quite understand, as there a some boats which I just "didn't get on with". In fact, the Supernova was one of them, as was the Solo. And the Laser, come to that, and tens of thousands of people think different, so who am I to say!? On the other hand, I rather like the Lightning 368, which I've heard described very unfavourably in some quarters, and own a British Moth, which has to be one of the most daft little boats around. I just happen to like the feel...

Would love a go in the Solution one day, though, but as it costs more than a bus ticket to buy, will be a while before I could "try before I buy" as it were.

 Hey Jeffers.  Did you get to the Blaze nationals last weekend? 48 boats. Great turn out for a fantastic boat.  I think if a manufacturer designs and builds a boat, they should stick with the class until the end.  The blaze will probably be better off without topper but it causes uncertainty.  I sold my blaze a few months back for a vortex (Better off without laser!!! ) because i wanted a kite and can't afford the 700 or musto skiff!  I'm glad i did now, The vortex is a fantastic boat with a high performance feel to it.

I think to describe a boat as a bit lame is fine if you only enjoy sailing high performance boats.  It's like a solo sailor saying an rs600 is a bit mental.  Fair comment but no real reflection on the boat itself. as some people enjoy lane/mental boats.  Am I wrong in saying that the Supernova is the best value new boat available. at nearly 3K for a new boat.