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les5269 
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 Topic: Twin trapeeze boats?Posted: 07 Nov 07 at 8:41am |
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It will eat 5k's
There's going to be a few at Grafham in the next few weeks come and see if you eat them ! |
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49er 531 & 5000 5025 and a mirror(now gone to mirror heaven)!
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Merlinboy
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Posted: 07 Nov 07 at 8:19am |
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Well if you want a Boss you will have to act quick if you find a reasonably priced used one they don't hang arround! They arnt a major issue to right if you capsize, and will eat a 5k for breakfast!
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MikeBz
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Posted: 07 Nov 07 at 8:15am |
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You're pretty light. You'll have a lot more fun in something small and light. A 5 tonner is a huge great heavy thing. A Boss is lighter but still a great big thing. Don't get over-excited and shoot your grand on the first thing you go to see. Mike |
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Black no sugar
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Posted: 07 Nov 07 at 2:19am |
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Arrgh! The Cherub supporters multiply faster than we can recycle our carbon footprints!
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Ross
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Posted: 07 Nov 07 at 12:30am |
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I suspect the 5K and the Boss will be very difficult to pull back up after a capsize given your weight. There’s a 5K at my club and the guy who sails it says it eats crews like...a big crew eating thing, so be prepared for a workout! The spice seems to be a good option for you. OR try this happy little link http://www.sailingsource.com/cherub/test/doku.php/secondhand Edited by Ross |
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Ross
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andymck
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Posted: 06 Nov 07 at 11:08pm |
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Plenty of people having lots of fun in penultimate 14's, which are cheap to buy, but not to crash. If you are thinking of an 18 in the long term i would go for the 5k, as you do need to learn the ways to get the kite in, which is easy once learnt. Though from experience an 18 out of felixstowe is not easy, wish they allowed cassette rudders would make all the difference. Andy Mck |
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ratface
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Posted: 06 Nov 07 at 10:49pm |
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probs get shot for this but...
the spice isnt that bad a boat(for me anyway) its my entry into twin wire boating and there CERTAINLY is enough power in the rig to get you going, and has made me swim quite a few times, oh and its meant for lightweights, as i sail with roughly the same crew weight as you will be, less of a handle than a boss will be, oh and certainly easier than a 5tonner |
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Kudlinski
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Posted: 06 Nov 07 at 9:04pm |
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Im looking to sell my 5k, send me an email (p_kudlinski@hotmail.com) and i can give you some info and pictures |
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GBR884
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Posted: 06 Nov 07 at 8:42pm |
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I wouldn't say we are that comfortable in a 300!!
Does anyone know of any 5000's for sale?
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Splosh
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Posted: 06 Nov 07 at 8:30pm |
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Not so keen on a Bagged kite though. But it would be one step closer to a 18footer... Is there any other options worth a look, or is it just what i said earlier? |
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RS300 - 346 :D
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