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getafix
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Topic: D-Zero Posted: 19 Mar 16 at 9:04am |
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don't talk to him, don't even look, then he'll go back to whereever he was.... presumably not anger management classes
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mothlee
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Mar 16 at 9:18am | |
Null/Russ Still here, but just lurk. duncan
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Null
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 19 Mar 16 at 9:33am | |
Jealousy is a cruel mistress |
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jeffers
Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3048 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Mar 16 at 12:27pm | |
I seem to recall that the only reason Hartley took weight out was because they own the right to the Supernova. As far as i am aware the transfer of the Blaze does not include the rights which are (were) still owned by a 3rd party. I am sure Cirrus will confirm or correct this. |
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Paul
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getafix
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Mar 16 at 12:01pm | |
I think anyone who expounds on the virtues of resisting change in OD or SMODs at all cost only has to look at the L*ser rudder as a prime example of why, when change is needed, the class needs to be strong enough (and have the capability through a majority vote of CA members) to bring change through.
The Blaze is, IMO, a good example of this. Of course, tight control over change is preferred by most class members (even in dev classes in my experience) but at least a willingness to debate changes with members and listen to opinion rather than just shout it down (almost just for the sake of shouting it down) are positive and promote a feeling of inclusion. |
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ventus
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Mar 16 at 1:04pm | |
I seem to remember when I started sailing over 25 years ago, the laser class did vote on a proposal for a larger rudder and it was defeated by a large margin. Nothing was ever heard about it again, which is a great shame.
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jeffers
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jun 16 at 9:09am | |
Quite a bit of buzz about the D-Zero class at the moment. We had out Nationals last weekend and there are a few of us off to the Birkettt this coming weekend.
VR Sport did a great job of filming days 2 and 3 and Highcliffe an amazing job of organising and running the event. They also provided us with a photo gallery which has been put on the class site, why not surf on over as quick as a D-Zero in waves and take a look.... http://www.d-zerosailing.org (end blatant class plug)
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Paul
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Chris 249
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jul 16 at 1:30pm | |
So the world's biggest class is doing it wrong? I do understand the desire to change the Laser rudder. Personally I'd just allow everyone to move the pivot hole. But from an objective point of view, surely the Laser's success indicates that it can hardly be used as an object lesson in how not to do it. |
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iGRF
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jul 16 at 1:34pm | |
Yes and yes it is doing it wrong, why do you even ask? |
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Chris 249
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jul 16 at 1:42pm | |
Yep. And not only that, some of us prefer the strict SMOD mindset not only because we like being on equal kit, but because we like not having to think about the defects in the boat that we should be fixing. In a development class you look at things with a critical eye to see what has to be improved. To be always looking for defects and always noting what's wrong can be very frustrating in some ways, although it's also fascinating and rewarding. Yep, so I know my light-wind development-class sail is outmoded...... great, I either get to spend $3000 or I get to look at it and know that comparatively speaking, it's crap. There can be something zen-like about a strict SMOD. Yes, things could perhaps be better but the point is that you get to accept them and ignore them, instead of worrying about them and trying to work out how to fix them. Sure, the balance in my SMODs is imperfect, but if we're out sailing then we are already incredibly lucky - why stress about the tiny details? Of course, the development-class mindset is equally good, it's just that as you say, neither is superior.
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