what to get

   Test sail them all.
Don't decide until you've done that.
Vortex are at Rutland this weekend  - quite close to you - go and ask for a sail. RS300 at Lee on Solent 14/15 May.-plenty of time to arrange a test. Contenders have a big circuit, Blaze quite good.etc etc.
Unless you're happy to sail on your own at your club, check whether they have a series of events that you can actually afford to do (sailing them on your own might prove dull). 
If you do just want a challenge and to develop your sailing skill, and don't mind having small fleets, consider a secondhand Int Canoe or Moth. (less likely to be offered a test sail in one of these)!

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Hector Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 10 May 04 Location: Otley, Yorkshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 750	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hector Report Post Quote Reply Topic: what to get Posted: 22 Apr 05 at 5:10pm
	Test sail them all. Don't decide until you've done that. Vortex are at Rutland this weekend - quite close to you - go and ask for a sail. RS300 at Lee on Solent 14/15 May.-plenty of time to arrange a test. Contenders have a big circuit, Blaze quite good.etc etc. Unless you're happy to sail on your own at your club, check whether they have a series of events that you can actually afford to do (sailing them on your own might prove dull). If you do just want a challenge and to develop your sailing skill, and don't mind having small fleets, consider a secondhand Int Canoe or Moth. (less likely to be offered a test sail in one of these)!

Hector Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 10 May 04 Location: Otley, Yorkshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 750	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hector Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Apr 05 at 5:19pm
	Shud av sed: You also have to decide a fundamental - do you want to hike or trapeze (or sliding seat/hike). No point in Rs300 if you want to have a change from hiking your Laser. No point in Vortex if you prefer to hike. No point in an IC unless you like getting wet, a challenge and can afford a crash helmet! The box is a link to another photo. Edited by Hector

5420 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 622	Post Options Post Reply Quote 5420 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Apr 05 at 8:22pm
	i can not afford a conow the voltex is to much like a cat for me and i am to hevy for a moth so i am going to race my laser and get a 300 to have fun in and race when i want to

Hector Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 10 May 04 Location: Otley, Yorkshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 750	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hector Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 05 at 12:23am
	The advice remains - Sail them all before you decide. I have nothing against the 300 and of course you might jump in it and love it. Or - you might not enjoy it and wish you'd test sailed it first! You could for instance afford a secondhand Contender - they have better circuit than the 300 and you could develop your trapeze skills - Could be the one for you but without trying it you'll never know. So how do you know how the Vortex feels when sailing without trying it? Are you sure the Blaze isn't a better bet for you? What about a canoe? Sounds like you bought the 29er without fully thinking it through (no crew). You're very obviously keen but short of cash - can you afford to risk making a mistake by basing your decision on a good sales pitch and not sailing the boat?

mpl720 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 15 Nov 04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 23	Post Options Post Reply Quote mpl720 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 05 at 8:37am
	Hector is right - it costs nothing to try them all. All contributers inevitably have their favorite to promote. But you have to ask yourself this simple question - "When did they last sail all or any of the alternatives ?" Take your time, keep your money in your pocket for a while and get what is right for you. Sailing other classes occasionally can be highly informative even for those who are not going to switch classes ! Good luck - Mike L. - Blaze Class Association

GBR176671 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 46	Post Options Post Reply Quote GBR176671 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 05 at 12:52pm
	you should get a laser there is great racing, big fleets, and cheep to run.
	swim when your winning

Wave Rider Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 909	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wave Rider Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 05 at 1:21pm
	Yeah but he has one already
	-[Franko]- Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club RS600 933

5420 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 622	Post Options Post Reply Quote 5420 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 05 at 6:00pm
	i want somthing diffrent to have fun in when i am not racing

pro wannabe Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 18 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 84	Post Options Post Reply Quote pro wannabe Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 05 at 9:13pm
	blaze!
	Your spinni aint as big as your mouth!

redback Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Tunbridge Wells Online Status: Offline Posts: 1502	Post Options Post Reply Quote redback Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 05 at 9:20pm
	When the Vortex was launched I went to Grafham to try it. In between trying the Votex there was a Laser4000 available - I tried it. Guess what I sail now.