laser vs streaker

   I have only recently taken up sailing and after passing my RYA2, I have 

bught a Laser. While it is fantastic fun when reaching up and down on a 

good day, I am finding it quite demanding particularly in gusty inland winds 

when I am hiking in and out like a yoyo – and, for that matter, very light 

winds when I struggle to make it go at all !. I also find the controls (or lack 

of them on a basic Laser) frustrating.  

Now I don’t want to start a huge, emotive debate about the merits of the 

Laser but would appreciate thoughts on how the Streaker compares because 

I am considering it as an alternative. The Streaker appears to be an easier 

sail (particularly for ageing newbie’s like me) and yet still has a reasonable 

performance. Thoughts anyone ?

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rising mojo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 11 Jan 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote rising mojo Report Post Quote Reply Topic: laser vs streaker Posted: 07 Sep 07 at 5:13pm
	I have only recently taken up sailing and after passing my RYA2, I have bught a Laser. While it is fantastic fun when reaching up and down on a good day, I am finding it quite demanding particularly in gusty inland winds when I am hiking in and out like a yoyo – and, for that matter, very light winds when I struggle to make it go at all !. I also find the controls (or lack of them on a basic Laser) frustrating. Now I don’t want to start a huge, emotive debate about the merits of the Laser but would appreciate thoughts on how the Streaker compares because I am considering it as an alternative. The Streaker appears to be an easier sail (particularly for ageing newbie’s like me) and yet still has a reasonable performance. Thoughts anyone ?

Fraggle Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 28 Feb 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 220	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fraggle Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Sep 07 at 2:55pm
	Never sailed a Streaker so can't compare but basic control lines on a laser can be very cheaply upgraded with a few strategically placed blocks to make life much easier without shelling out for the expensive new style controls. Might make it a bit easier to sail for you till you decide whether to stick with it or change.