Choosing a boat: laser vs streaker

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Topic: laser vs streaker

Posted By: rising mojo
Subject: laser vs streaker
Date 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 ?

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Posted By: Fraggle
Date 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.

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