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    Posted: 30 Jun 13 at 5:53pm
Hello Denby,

Welcome to the Icon & this forum!

I made the transition  from conventional centre main to off the boom sheeting in the Blaze a few years ago.   Took quite a lot of getting used to, but the key advantage in light winds was not having to move to the back to get round the mainsheet, which pretty much stops the boat.  Biggest hurdle on the Blaze was gybing - no 'comfort blanket' of a load of falls to grab in the moment of panic!!

Tacking in both Blaze & Icon I face forward and then swap sheet / tiller behind my back once over the other side.

Whilst it does take a bit of getting used to, I wouldn't now want to give up the clear cockpit on either boat that off the boom sheeting gives.

Good luck!

Mike B.
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Posts: 1 		Post Options Post Options   Quote denby Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Jun 13 at 3:33pm
Hello Mr Tasar newbie, was just wondering how you were getting to grips with your new Icon.
I am also a Tasar sailor, & am finding it difficult to tack with main off the boom, so i am getting a central tower & jammer to see how this goes.
Any tips you have to make life easier appreciated.
 
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Posts: 7 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Tasar Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Apr 13 at 8:47pm
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Probably, just can't wait to sail it know, waiting with baited breath for delivery date.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Guests Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Apr 13 at 8:44pm
Congratulations! Where are you based?
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Looking good. I guess you'll be after a new username soon.......??

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Just thought I would post some pictures of my new Icon.
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The Outlaw has arrived, we may be a week or two getting sorted, I'm having to do some proper work!
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TR the eagle has landed I hear, is it all rigged and ready for the off. How does the pole dangle?

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Originally posted by Peaky

I don't know what a 400 weighs in reality, but the published figure is 129kg, which is still fairly heavy.

Which is why it sounds like a cross between a waterfall and a thames barge at full chat  Wink
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