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    Posted: 03 Jan 08 at 12:03pm
Anyone in the South west area willing to let me loose on their boat for a while?
I've been looking at the 29er for a while, but i don't want to buy one without trying it....
After crewing a B14, the radial seems a bit boring
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I would contact the Class Association. What draws you to the 29er?
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To get the best and therefore the most enjoyment from a 29er you really want an equally commited crew/helm...

Other wise just buy one and try it. They hold there money very well so if you dont get on with it you'd probably get your money back.

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Yeah I could maybe sort you out with a sail, my boat is for sale, it is currently located in Itchenor in West sussex is that is not too far to travel.
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Cut out the yoof boat go-between and buy the B14 - if you enjoyed it so much.  In the southwest you have Starcross with loads of B14's to sail against.

You'll have plenty of change left over if you choose the B14 over the 9er. 

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Wombat- I'm only 56kg- which means my crew would have to be 16stone... However, 56kg is about perfect for 29er helm (i think).

310- I'm near Exeter, so sussex is a bit far....
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Yeah it is...... (almost)
That's where i sail...
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Originally posted by theycallmegod

Wombat- I'm only 56kg- which means my crew would have to be 16stone... However, 56kg is about perfect for 29er helm (i think).



nothing wrong with being too light for the boat! im a good 2 stone plus too light for the Big rig on the 300 and can still handle it extremely well once the wind has picked up tbh, sailing is more about technique than throwing your weight over the side of the boat

i say leave the 29er alone, expensive etc.
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Originally posted by ratface

Originally posted by theycallmegod

Wombat- I'm only 56kg- which means my crew would have to be 16stone... However, 56kg is about perfect for 29er helm (i think).



nothing wrong with being too light for the boat! im a good 2 stone plus too light for the Big rig on the 300 and can still handle it extremely well once the wind has picked up tbh, sailing is more about technique than throwing your weight over the side of the boat

i say leave the 29er alone, expensive etc.


I know the 9er is expensive, but i would like to stay within the RYA youth loop.....

What's the 'etc'??
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Theres no etc, and as long as you look after it you will get your money back!

If you can find a regular crew or someone with previous 29er experience then get boat hunting!

btw im the mambo_king!
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