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bigwavedave 
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 Topic: Topper sailPosted: 08 Mar 05 at 7:29pm |
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Whats this about a smaller Topper sail. After the dinghy show Daisy is really keen to start sailing. But she is a bit of a titch. Does it use the same rig. What is the recommended weight for the helm.? I know she should really get an Optimist but she likes the look of the Topper.
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Harry44981!
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Posted: 08 Mar 05 at 5:52pm |
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gutted bns! The new sail will last longer as it has more durable cloth and a better cut (apparently) as well! |
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Harry44981!
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Posted: 08 Mar 05 at 5:51pm |
I've got c/m, and it is alot better than aft main. It doesn't take long to get usd to, and you prob. already have the generall c/m technique from the fireball. There is no difference in performance, but it is alot easier to use in heavy airs and chop- you don't have to do that crappy twisting chop technique that we had to using a/m. The boom bends, but that due to kicker, there isn't much more stress on theboom the before. Check all spars before sailing, esp. arounfd the rivets for hairline cracks that will lead to snapping (what id didin't do when mine snapped You might find it frustrating at first but stick with it. Btw almost every sailor has it in the fleet. |
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KnightMare
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Posted: 08 Mar 05 at 5:20pm |
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Lolyeah have to agree, but who cares it makes u sound clever....
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hydrographer20
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Posted: 08 Mar 05 at 5:16pm |
 yeah, so true
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carshalton fc
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Posted: 08 Mar 05 at 12:48pm |
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you sado!!!
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hydrographer20
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Posted: 08 Mar 05 at 10:34am |
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lol i i have my sailing book by m side i can sound like i know what im talking about. make me feel real clever
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byte me!- GBR 814
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Contender443
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Posted: 08 Mar 05 at 10:16am |
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That's 2 posts about sailing now - getting more interested?
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Wave Rider
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Posted: 08 Mar 05 at 9:58am |
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Lol o right ok thanks
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Black no sugar
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Posted: 08 Mar 05 at 9:57am |
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Well, I am certainly not the best person to ask, but I've heard that it puts a lot of pressure on the boom. Thing is, the boom wasn't designed for centremain in the first place. It also takes a little time to get used to it. If you've been sailing other dinghies, like Lasers, it shouldn't be a problem. You will need a longer tiller extension as well as the kit. Blocks are expensive, but the rest is OK. It doesn't seem to make much difference in the performance, really. The main advantage is the posture. Centremain gets you to sit in a better position (especially for younger people) and you dont get a bad back. More and more youngsters are converting their boats at our club. It's not a bad idea to do it, if you're planning to sail another class. As for me, my growing days are over a long time ago and I doubt I'll ever sail anything else. So I keep the old system for the moment. I only need to learn how to sail it properly now! |
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