back strap

Originally posted by redback Out of class on a 4000.  Its a strict one design so you should fit the Laser ones which look a bit naf.  Due to the pole being so long on the 4000 the bow stays up and the crew don't need to go that far back - so they're never used - some crews even tape them up so that the tiller extension can't get into them!

Do the 4000 rules evolve at all?

If the owners think the strap is not right why not a small rule update?

Rick

It does seem a little over the top by restricting a small area such as foot-straps, do Laser really need to monopolise the class so much. There has been much discusion on the forum about current SMODs having to look forward to keep up with the times and survive. If the class is so restrictive can't see them applying to new rules to update the class, or maybe that's the key to success of the 4000, making sure there is no room for development to keep the current market happy?