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Originally posted by carshalton fc

even though i hate to say it.  a cherub would probily be your best option there is no point getting a 49er and everytime there is a f4-5 u just get spanked.  at least u will be able to sail the cherub.   


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Not quite so bomb proof...
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I would of though it was a tad more resistant than a cherub 
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Originally posted by Strawberry

Not quite so bomb proof...

I suppose you have to let the main off first

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Originally posted by carshalton fc

even though i hate to say it.  a cherub would probily be your best option there is no point getting a 49er and everytime there is a f4-5 u just get spanked.  at least u will be able to sail the cherub.   

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Originally posted by les5269

Originally posted by Strawberry

Not quite so bomb proof...

I suppose you have to let the main off first



If peoople insist on putting cleats on mainsheets...
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Originally posted by les5269

Originally posted by carshalton fc

even though i hate to say it.  a cherub would probily be your best option there is no point getting a 49er and everytime there is a f4-5 u just get spanked.  at least u will be able to sail the cherub.   

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yer i know i think i am getting a soft spot for cherubs  but i still  my 4tonner

well on most boats they have mainsheet cleats, but they are shockly poo poo

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29erXX????
Even if it does sound like a bra size
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Originally posted by Prince Buster

29erXX????
Even if it does sound like a bra size

Big bra !!  Maybe it's the new way of sizing a kite



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