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    Posted: 27 Feb 13 at 7:58pm
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Originally posted by ellistine

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"Improved jib tack bar fit - reduced snagging"  this puzzled me a bit because I dont think we have  jib tack bar to improve?
I assumed they meant the plastic tube that the furler attaches to?

ah - could be.  I was wondering if they has fitted a jib track or pole, but I'm probably wrong on that

It's the black ally bar that the furler sits in.  That is actually a common part with the Vareo, but I thinkthe change will be in how it is mounted in the boat.
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How does that price compare to when Laser manufactured it?

Edit, below is a copy from the email
RACE SPEC 2000 LAUNCH OFFER: £8,150 - SAVE £819.50!!!


Edited by RichTea - 27 Feb 13 at 7:13pm
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Originally posted by ellistine

Originally posted by r2d2

"Improved jib tack bar fit - reduced snagging"  this puzzled me a bit because I dont think we have  jib tack bar to improve?
I assumed they meant the plastic tube that the furler attaches to?

ah - could be.  I was wondering if they has fitted a jib track or pole, but I'm probably wrong on that
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Originally posted by r2d2

"Improved jib tack bar fit - reduced snagging"  this puzzled me a bit because I dont think we have  jib tack bar to improve?
I assumed they meant the plastic tube that the furler attaches to?
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"Improved jib tack bar fit - reduced snagging"  this puzzled me a bit because I dont think we have  jib tack bar to improve?
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sounds good... in a few years time  Thumbs Up
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From today's mailshot;

The new LDC spec includes:
  • Bevelled inner side seat edges - More comfortable hiking
  • Improved control line & jib sheet cleat angles - Easier operation
  • Improved jib tack bar fit - reduced snagging
  • Improved forestay attachment- reduce snagging
  • Higher spec spinnaker fabric - longer life - Easier hoists & drops
  • Class minimum weight - Most competitive performance
  • Selden fittings with Harken deck fittings upgrade option available
  • Colour options for hull
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Laser were helpful in the early days of the event.

And why not? They must have benefited from the exposure of their name even if they didn't sell the boats any more  - just as Ford sold Cortinas and other boring fodder on the back of their Le Mans & F1 successes back in the day.
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I would have thought the "laser" multi class event is run by the class associations that have almost nothing to do with the manufactuers.
 
Whereas most of the RS classes have very close links between the manufacturers and the class association.
 
The 2000 class has decided to remain as an independent clss association so can join any event they wish or are invited to.  
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Originally posted by winging it


well the 2000s are still listed as part of the laser multiclass at Grafham, both on the Grafham site and the class site.

How many of the Laser multi-class event at Grafham are actually still "Lasers"?
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