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turnturtle ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 05 Dec 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2538 |
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Just for clarity - the D Zero I am sailing is leased for money, I pay all the insurance, boat park and will be picking up my Crimbo present for it from CB trailers next week. I am also in dialogue about buying one outright, however we are fine tuning the personalisation.
I may also buy two Aeros/Vareos or D-Zeros (one blue rig) in the summer - either this year or next. Anyway carry on folks... There's bugger all else being discussed on this forum currently. Edited by turnturtle - 18 Dec 14 at 11:11am |
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ex laser ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 25 Mar 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 725 |
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No need for that first line. James. |
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winging it ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958 |
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I agree.
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the same, but different...
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ex laser ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 25 Mar 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 725 |
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Have seen this argument used before and find it mildly condescending. It's a forum, people dip in and out all the time and comment when and what they want.That's it, there's no compulsion to do any more. Just because someone doesn't start threads doesn't mean that they cannot make a relevant comment. Also just because a comment disagrees with something doesn't mean a thread is " shouted down". |
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Caveman ![]() Groupie ![]() Joined: 17 Sep 11 Location: Kent Online Status: Offline Posts: 64 |
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Cards on the table, I am a self-confessed Solo "fan boy" but above all I just love sailing boats.
Even as Solo sailor, I was excited to read the news about the D0 and Aero. Aesthetically, the D0 looks like the dog's whatsits. While I did not warm quite as readily to the design of the Aero it sure looks to be a total blast to sail (from the videos).
The average Sunday club sailor like me who is proficient enough racing their boat on a Sunday down at the club is never destined for greatness due to a total lack of talent and and limited time. They want something that is relatively simple and not super hard to sail while remaining exciting. Forget Mustos and RS300's. Great as they are, I know that I for one would spend far too much time swimming. The D0 and Aero look brilliantly conceived for club sailors. Here we are, after years of complaining about the limited number of alternatives to the Laser and two two very commendable options emerge. Cue Hallelujas? Well to a point, yes but mixed with a surprising level of cynicism, negativity and undermining. The builders deserve great praise for bringing these boats to the market. I am always keen to read about people's personal experiences of sailing boats and I am interested to read constructive and considered criticism as well but please let's keep it that way because the other stuff is a total turn-off. |
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Enthusiasm>Skill
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ex laser ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 25 Mar 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 725 |
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winging it ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958 |
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yes, well said.
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turnturtle ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 05 Dec 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2538 |
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I would say that the revenue flow - combined - shows the cynicism is rather over-stated. after all, where are the Laser sailors saying they're BOTH doomed?
Shame they don't race together is my honest opinion... Same as my first post on this very thread! |
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winging it ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958 |
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Plenty of both entered for Oxford, should be great.
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turnturtle ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 05 Dec 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2538 |
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Forgot to say in my haste- agreed with everything else Caveman said.
And looking fed to Oxford- first dingy race in 15 months ! |
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