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ifoxwell 
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 Topic: The RS100 Owners ThreadPosted: 23 Apr 10 at 12:03pm |
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Not especially but then it wasn't that rough and I always
had something pulled on to keep it in the boat (kicker, main sheet, spinnni halyard etc) I'm not suggesting that this is right, one sail by one person is hardly conclusive... rather just don't write anything off just yet. Ian |
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G.R.F.
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Posted: 23 Apr 10 at 12:18pm |
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Them old bones are still capable of an ass kicking.
Same as that boat delivered to me last night, frikking thing upside down spinnaker all over the ocean. (Tip of the day, don't try and right it with the spinni up) |
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Beardy
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Joined: 23 Oct 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 64 |
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Posted: 23 Apr 10 at 1:43pm |
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Just looking at peoples sail numbers. Did the sail numbers start at 101?
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sorting my life out, one shed at at time
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laser193713
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Posted: 23 Apr 10 at 2:11pm |
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GRF, if you capsize with the kite up the best way to sort it is just to knock the halyard off and then get the boat up, dont worry about pulling it down before you get back on your feet. Then just give a few tugs on the downhaul once you are comfortable then bear away and pull it back up again. Trying to pull the kite down when it is underwater is very hard work so it is best not to do it with the boat on its side, it can also damage the kite because of the load. I admit that knocking the halyard off could leave it in the water anyway but it shouldnt do if your halyard is the right length because to go that low to the water the downhaul would be pulling the kite back in to the boat. Also yes the numbers did start at 100 just like all the other rs boats with numbers for names. 700s starting at 700 and 800s starting at 800 etc |
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ChrisC
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Posted: 23 Apr 10 at 2:57pm |
Charlie - is this the same setting as supplied ? The one bit I am very unsure of is should I sheet hard enough to pull the traveller away from the stop on the bridle or keeping this as the max sheeting angle, which is what i have been trying to do? Obviously then this dictates what angle you sail upwind. |
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Not now Kato (you fewl) !
RS100 421 (8.4) Ex - Vortex Assymetric 1090 and 1208 Ex - 49er NZL142 (crew) |
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Guest
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Joined: 21 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 0 |
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Posted: 23 Apr 10 at 2:57pm |
If it's lumpy I'd bag it first ... otherwise it can get in a hell of a tangle as the kite gets worked around stuff as the boat bobs on the waves ... |
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minorca
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Posted: 23 Apr 10 at 3:08pm |
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Our RS 100's have now arrived in Minorca. They were both rigged yesterday and 1 was taken for a sail. Not much wind (bottom end of a F2) but with the large rig you could happily sit out on the side! Today F5 we are rigging up for another sail! |
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Demo Dave
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Joined: 27 May 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
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Posted: 23 Apr 10 at 3:10pm |
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Now Chris..... I can't go giving away all of the secrets on
how to make an RS100 go quickly - I've got to keep some things to myself, so helping me do well at the 2010 Nationals at Parkstone. The mainsheet bridle does have a 'sweet spot' though, that does make the boat do exactly what it says on the tin. For those interested then I take beer/bottle of wine tokens as payment, redeemable at the Nationals!! |
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Charlie Merchant
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Posted: 23 Apr 10 at 3:16pm |
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Come on Charlie, in the spirit of getting us all going, RS should at least give
us the sweet spot on the traveller! It would be a shame for the TT, GRF and all the other chairpeople of the class assoc to rule that RS staff start the Nationals with another 20 points off the handicap  so spill the beans..... basic settings small and big sail to
make them go please? |
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G.R.F.
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Posted: 23 Apr 10 at 4:06pm |
I've put a hex on no 118. That was mine. Forever after anyone who sails it will immediately start to shrink, their hair will fall out and they will develop a bad attitude. Whilst acquiring a certain sense of style, a ready wit and attractiveness to the female gender. 
You might wish to adjust your hire fees accordingly. |
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