£1000

   Purely as a kite flying exercise
If I had a £1000 and wanted to get the bang for my money what would people suggest.
I'm about 12st, dont mind if its single of double handed, dont mind doing some rebuilding but would rather not be replacing large parts of the hull every weekend, and prefer trapezing (but not that fussed).
I just want to go fast cheeply.

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foaminatthedeck Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 18 May 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 318	Post Options Post Reply Quote foaminatthedeck Report Post Quote Reply Topic: £1000 Posted: 28 Sep 06 at 5:29pm
	Purely as a kite flying exercise If I had a £1000 and wanted to get the bang for my money what would people suggest. I'm about 12st, dont mind if its single of double handed, dont mind doing some rebuilding but would rather not be replacing large parts of the hull every weekend, and prefer trapezing (but not that fussed). I just want to go fast cheeply.
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Isis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Sep 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2753	Post Options Post Reply Quote Isis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Sep 06 at 5:50pm
	I dont need to say anything more than this for you to know what the obvious choice is...

jamesint505 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 18 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 75	Post Options Post Reply Quote jamesint505 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Sep 06 at 7:33pm
	INTERNATIONAL 505 NO CONTEST!!!
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Lukepiewalker Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1341	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lukepiewalker Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Sep 06 at 7:34pm
	You've already got one...... Or a penultimate 14....

jamesint505 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 18 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 75	Post Options Post Reply Quote jamesint505 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Sep 06 at 7:37pm
	OLD ONES BUILT LIKE TANKS AND FLY IN A BREEZE
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Prince Buster Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 15 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Prince Buster Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Sep 06 at 8:36pm
	no mate, Isis is right, a cherub has no boundaries.....
	international moth - "what what?"

les5269 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 11 Oct 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1530	Post Options Post Reply Quote les5269 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Sep 06 at 8:43pm
	If your only club racing, The Laser 5000! good ones are aound £750-£1000 with lots of kit! They still have a circuit but not many do it.There are lots sailing at club level though. We have 3 regulary sailing at our club, and they are great fun, and don't break! I know I'm biased! (but I haven't got one anymore ) Edited by les5269
	49er 531 & 5000 5025 and a mirror(now gone to mirror heaven)! Grafham water Sailing Club The greatest inland sailing in the country

Dangerousday Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 20 Jun 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dangerousday Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Sep 06 at 9:56am
	May I humbly suggest MY BOAT!

timnoyce Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Aug 04 Location: Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1991	Post Options Post Reply Quote timnoyce Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Sep 06 at 10:30am
	£750 of mayhem.... it gets more exciting than that when it's blowing more than the top of a force 2 as well!!
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422797 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 19 Sep 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 25	Post Options Post Reply Quote 422797 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Sep 06 at 10:49am
	I hate to say it and I understand anyone who burns me for this, but.. If I only had £1000 and I was looking for speed. I would struggle not to be tempted by a kitesurfer or a windsurfer. Low maintanance, fast and fun. Less fun than proper sailing but probably more bang for your buck.