Weight equalisation system

   Hi,
As most of you probably know (seen the pics etc) i sail a 600.
Firstly as I'm only light I have to have wide wings and a 3kg weight. I currently don't have a weight and aren't really willing to throw 30quid at RS for one? So... would it be class legal if i made my own weight? My Dad has loads of lead and the means of melting and moulding it, what do you reckon?
Secondly, My center board slot is about 1-2" longer in length than it needs be. I've tried using progrip and furry tape to pack up the slot but it just jams on the side therefore it didn't work?! Ok, so my board can move back and forth about 30degrees, would this effect the performance? At the moment i can only think of two ways of solving the problem; either build up the top of the centreboard, or build up the inside of the slot? Any other ideas?
Thanks in advance!
Mark.

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Splosh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 497	Post Options Post Reply Quote Splosh Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Weight equalisation system Posted: 15 Jan 08 at 5:46pm
	Hi, As most of you probably know (seen the pics etc) i sail a 600. Firstly as I'm only light I have to have wide wings and a 3kg weight. I currently don't have a weight and aren't really willing to throw 30quid at RS for one? So... would it be class legal if i made my own weight? My Dad has loads of lead and the means of melting and moulding it, what do you reckon? Secondly, My center board slot is about 1-2" longer in length than it needs be. I've tried using progrip and furry tape to pack up the slot but it just jams on the side therefore it didn't work?! Ok, so my board can move back and forth about 30degrees, would this effect the performance? At the moment i can only think of two ways of solving the problem; either build up the top of the centreboard, or build up the inside of the slot? Any other ideas? Thanks in advance! Mark.
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