New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Trying a Vareo
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

Trying a Vareo
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1234 11>
Author
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
didlydon View Drop Down
Far too distracted from work
Far too distracted from work
Avatar

Joined: 15 Oct 08
Location: Margate England
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 280 		Post Options Post Options   Quote didlydon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Trying a Vareo
    Posted: 13 Nov 13 at 7:22pm
Errrr.......everything Rockhopper says - he's good, damn good....(come on Andy - you know you want another one.... Wink) Depending on how big you are, hike like mad in the gusts upwind, plenty of kicker if it's breezy (16:1 helps if fitted). Launch & dump the kite on a training run & as Bernard says at first just play the kite leaving the main alone. When a bit more confident sheet in the main & play them both together. Try & keep the speed through the gybe & flick the main across as you move across the boat & beware powering up too early. Go for big bear-aways if a gust hits to keep the boat flat, hang onto your hat & whoop like crazy once it's going well!! To help prevent inversions tie on a masthead float as you practice capsizes! Enjoy!! 
Vareo 365

Back to Top
Rupert View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 11 Aug 04
Location: Whitefriars sc
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 8956 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Rupert Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Nov 13 at 8:29pm
Really enjoyed sailing them in the Med - can't add anything to the above except to say that they are actually pretty stable boats, but they do take over in big gusts down wind with the kite up. If it wants to go THAT way, it will go THAT way! Of course more weight and more skill would help, in my case, so you'll be fine, I'm sure.
Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686
Back to Top
getafix View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 28 Mar 06
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2143 		Post Options Post Options   Quote getafix Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 13 at 7:15am
After you've tried the Vareo, try a 100.  
Back to Top
yellowwelly View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 24 May 13
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2003 		Post Options Post Options   Quote yellowwelly Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 13 at 8:15am
And Nessa's D1 for completeness!
Back to Top
winging it View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 22 Mar 07
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3958 		Post Options Post Options   Quote winging it Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 13 at 8:57am
I have had a great number of requests to 'have a go' that's for sure.
the same, but different...

Back to Top
Rockhopper View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 16 Nov 07
Location: Eastry
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 642 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Rockhopper Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 13 at 9:19am
Why have a go in a 100 when its almost the same as the vareo you need lots of weight to keep the thing down you must be heavy to get the best out of it . Evil Smile
Now a D1 is something more interesting Thumbs Up
Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest.
2004 national champ Laser5000
2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo
Back to Top
yellowwelly View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 24 May 13
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2003 		Post Options Post Options   Quote yellowwelly Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 13 at 9:28am
Originally posted by Rockhopper

Why have a go in a 100 when its almost the same as the vareo

deerrrr.... for the cosmetic carbon foredeck obviously, why else?
Back to Top
iGRF View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 07 Mar 11
Location: Hythe
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 6499 		Post Options Post Options   Quote iGRF Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 13 at 9:51am
Originally posted by yellowwelly


Originally posted by Rockhopper



Why have a go in a 100 when its almost the same as the vareo

deerrrr.... for the cosmetic carbon foredeck obviously, why else?


Correct, it had shiny black bits, had to be done, funny you can't see them when you're swimming around it looking for a way to get back in..
Snow Equipment Deals    New Core Kite website
Back to Top
getafix View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 28 Mar 06
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2143 		Post Options Post Options   Quote getafix Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 13 at 2:57pm
Originally posted by Rockhopper

Why have a go in a 100 when its almost the same as the vareo you need lots of weight to keep the thing down you must be heavy to get the best out of it . Evil Smile
Now a D1 is something more interesting Thumbs Up


hmmm, have you sailed both (or all 3) or is this forum generalisation time?
Back to Top
Dougal View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 23 Sep 09
Location: England
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 556 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Dougal Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 13 at 3:13pm
If we are generalising then my vote is the D1!  I'm not sure how this helps Jeffers though...

Edit: to add weight to my claim I have of course never sailed one, nor even seen one in the flesh.  I have sailed a vareo though in Minorca, it was a surprising amount of fun.


Edited by Dougal - 14 Nov 13 at 3:14pm
What could possibly go wrong?
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1234 11>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.665y
Copyright ©2001-2010 Web Wiz
Change your personal settings, or read our privacy policy