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    Posted: 29 Mar 09 at 3:27pm
Which is the best (npn plastic) single hander for the heavier helm?
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What do you mean by "non-plastic"?

The Finn and Phantom care built in fibre-glass / carbon, rather than plastic.

The early Phantoms were all wood.
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If you want wood you might be able to find a wooden OK. Brilliant boat and
definitely for the bigger guys.

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How heavy is heavier?
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6' 3" and 16 stone! 

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I knew somebody would be able to help me..! 
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Serously any ideas?
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Finn, Phantom and OK are pretty much the stock answers to that question. Although if you are dead set against Fibreglass probably an OK or Phantom most easily available in wood, although the Phantom website doesn't suggest they are competitive on the open circuit. I doubt a wooden Finn has been built since the early 1970s so you would be into vintage territory
There's always a Solo which is a bit slower and you are right at the top of the weight range but readily availiabubble in the wood.
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