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Sam.Spoons 
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 Topic: Just a thoughtPosted: 22 Feb 21 at 12:00pm |
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Are sails the 'printer ink' of the dinghy world?
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iGRF
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Posted: 22 Feb 21 at 12:54pm |
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No, because boats aren't cheap enough.
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Sussex Lad
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Posted: 22 Feb 21 at 1:05pm |
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....are we talking Laser Printers?
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JimC
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Posted: 22 Feb 21 at 4:21pm |
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Yep, I agree with Mr Fuller. Yes, the SMOD manufacturers operate the same cheaper new object, more expensive spares as every other manufacturer of things, cars, bikes, guitars etc, but it isn't the blatant loss leader sale/mega price consumables you get with retail printers.
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Sam.Spoons
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Posted: 22 Feb 21 at 5:17pm |
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I ask because I came across a post to the effect that entrants to a certain class' 2021 Nationals would receive a code giving them a pretty substantial discount off a new sail. Certainly sufficient to justify entering even if actual attendance is uncertain.
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H2
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Yeah I saw that post to do with Blaze Nationals Sam - I get your point on this. However, I saw it as more a way to try and get more of the older Mk1, Mk2 etc boats to come along to the nationals which is more of a specific issue for classes that decided to make step changes to their design or materials making older boats less competitive in my view
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Sam.Spoons
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Posted: 23 Feb 21 at 11:43am |
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I would like to go to the Nationals this year (assuming they do happen) but only if I have bought a new sail by then so this offer, if genuine, would definitely sway my decision. Announcing it only in a Facebook reply (not even the original post) makes me nervous though...
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Posted: 23 Feb 21 at 1:42pm |
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Just out of interest Sam - do you need the new sail in order to enter (i.e. your old sail is no longer class compliant) or you need a new sail because your old one is shagged?! I assume it is the former so they are offering a discount so as to get as many old boats up to the new spec. If you look at it like this, it is a smart move as the builder wants the class to thrive and having all the old boats unable to race is not a smart move!
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Sam.Spoons
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Posted: 23 Feb 21 at 3:02pm |
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I have a fairly tired, class legal, North sail but am definitely in the market for a new one whether I enter the Nats or not. I probably wouldn't go to the nationals if I don't get a new sail though.
I also have an unused Sobstadt Blaze X sail but whey=ther that would be competitive or not I have no idea  Edited by Sam.Spoons - 23 Feb 21 at 3:03pm |
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Posted: 23 Feb 21 at 6:12pm |
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Not sure how it works but you could register for the Nats, pay the small deposit...get a new sail on discount and then not show up due to needing to wash your hair, got a headache, not in the mood etc??
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