Inspiration Needed

   The 400 does seem to be pretty difficult to chuck in - been crewing them on and off for a few years and not managed it yet (although that is with Cherubs and ICs being my main other boats) The optimum weight is a concern, but they see to be fast with a lot less weight inland than on the sea so if you're at a reservoir and don't plan doing the circuit that may not be an issue.

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JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Inspiration Needed Posted: 24 Jul 06 at 2:19pm
	The 400 does seem to be pretty difficult to chuck in - been crewing them on and off for a few years and not managed it yet (although that is with Cherubs and ICs being my main other boats) The optimum weight is a concern, but they see to be fast with a lot less weight inland than on the sea so if you're at a reservoir and don't plan doing the circuit that may not be an issue. Edited by JimC

vscott Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 11 Apr 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 181	Post Options Post Reply Quote vscott Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 06 at 6:58pm
	One of our members got an RS Vision and it has proved such a nice boat that 3 others have bought them too. Less tippy than an RS200, feels more like a traditional boat but is definitely an asymmetric. Excellent to have small children as extra passangers. Try and get a go in one if you can. If you are anywhere near Northumberland we can certainly get you a ride.
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tickel Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 21 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 408	Post Options Post Reply Quote tickel Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 06 at 8:49pm
	We won our first race in a Tasar yesterday. They do take a little understanding in light winds but when it blows up enough for you both to sit out they are a total delight. Regarding the lack of kite, where we sail on a smallish pond with lots of mark roundings a spinney can be more trouble than it's worth. They are quite tippy until they fall onto the chine (but dont do that, you must sail flat) and thereafter they dont fall over easily. Dacron jibs stay up, we cover ours with a length of extractor hose. Mylars come down but you lose the furler. They are light to move about and hard to break. All in all they make a lot of sense. Get one!!
	tickel