The RS100 Owners Thread

Originally posted by haroosh Originally posted by laser193713 Ok so the big day of delivery is fast approaching, just need to decide what rig I am going to get.  I am 6 foot 3 and 80 kgs so right on the borderline from what i understand, 99% of my sailing is on the sea so I am still thinking 8.4 What do you guys think?     I'm only 5'8" and about 10.5 stone (approx 67kg) and obviously on the 8.4 sailing on the sea. I think if your 6'3 and 80kg you should be seriously considering the 10.2 as the 8.4 will seem pretty small alot of the time. Cheers, Keith.

What do I think ?..............you boys need to indulge in some serious pie
eating !!!!!

Only joking - its going to be VERY interesting to see how the various rig
sizes and body weights pan out at the Nationals.

I'm 90kg (in my pants !) and 6'1" (in my orthopedic shoes) and I will be
using the 10.2. Having initially got caned by the 10.2 (nowhere near
enough downhaul) I have now got to grips with it in pretty much all
conditions and sadly my 8.4 is still sitting in its bag unused !

Applying a LOT of controls (and I mean a LOT) does very effectively
depower the sail but I am not sure this would be quicker than using the
8.4 as there is then quite a lot of parasitic drag and you get to a point
where, although you are in control, you cant effectively get the power
down and driving the boat forward - don't think this is fast ! You do have
the advantage, however, that if it is gusty you can ride out the gusts and
then easily power up in the lulls.

As said above I don't think it makes any difference to downwind speed
what main you are on as the kite is doing the work and the main is
effectively just following. If you are overpowered it is close reaching
without the kite where you will really suffer - but hopefully non of that at
the Nationals !!

Chris

Originally posted by turnturtle I mounted it on the back corner using that special Velcro mushroom stuff from 3M, not a good plsce really, I now have a more comprehensive gamin mounted on the starboard tank.

ahaa.....someone else who has tried mounting a speed puck and the wierd 3m velcro stuff.

I haven't started looking seriously hard yet as been too busy...but last night got an email from a supplier who only sold it by the roll....£325 per roll.

Ok so.....any idea where to get a "little" puck sized bit of 3m tape in the UK?

Ta.

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Originally posted by Merlinboy There was a chap on here that was supplying it he sent out some samples for testing.  I bought a metre off him tim and have used about half.  How much do you need and i will try and dig it out and send some to you.   Russ

woohoo thanks

I shall PM

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Originally posted by laser193713 Collection date now confirmed as wednesday 25th, so not long to practice for the nationals! (first excuse!) My first race will be the wednesday evening race at warasash, then friday evening racing that week, then there is a big local regatta that weekend for all of the clubs on the river.  So 3 races in 4 days. Its all falling into place!

Enjoy!

For some reason Hayling have decided to hold the world ironing board
pumpers' championship for the next month so this w/e is our last
sailing before the next month. Perfect nationals practice

I only wanted to charter one so i could get that long promised beer!! Your like Turkish delight Jimbo 'Full of eastern promise'  In all seriousness i doubt the wife would let me have more time off, she is still pretty raw about me doing the 505 nationals.  Which may i add is probably going to be the rudest awakening i have ever suffered!!  I would be happy with any position above last!