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Jamie
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Topic: Dinghy Development for the mature sailor Posted: 14 Jan 05 at 11:53pm |
And you stop assuming we're fat! When people are tall they almost have to be heavier because our heads are further from our feet than lighter people. Also Fastsail boats are sailed by bigger people because they can be not because they have to be. These newer skiff type boats have to be sailed by people who are smaller Some of us are also built stockier than others, making us heavier but not nescassarily fat. Some of us also have size in order to do other sports like Rugby and Amreican football. |
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glennhow
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jan 05 at 11:33pm |
would those of you who sail classes other than those in the list add to it. i do belive that some people are more suited to certain classes more than others. i started it to help me rationalise between a couple of different classes. and i must say the 505 just blew me away with it's suitablity accross such a wide range. and they are fun to sail and had a large reprenstation at their worlds, 102 competitors in Santa Cruz. Countries included Largely USA, GBR, CAN even some FRA, GER and DEN. as regards the age vrs average weight table, it really is not a very good representation. the use of the BMI (body mass index) is a more approriate index for heath reasons, which takes into account several variable, age, height, weight etc. iam not a doctor! Just unfortunate they are not cheaper to get into! glenn |
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Bruce Starbuck
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jan 05 at 11:09pm |
Nice one Chris. I'm 10kg under the "average" weight for my age. All you Fatsailors should stop insulting people who take care and pride in their health.
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Jamie
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jan 05 at 10:37pm |
I don't mind, but some of the smaller fireball sailors might take issue. |
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Pierre
Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1532 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jan 05 at 10:33pm |
Hi Chris yes yes no yes
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Chris 249
Really should get out more Joined: 10 May 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2041 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jan 05 at 9:53pm |
Does that chart of the general population (which includes many
inactive and overweight people) reflect the dinghy sailing population,
who are generally fitter and more active?
Can we use it the other way around? Can I turn it sideways and prove that since I weigh about 76kg, I am statistically proven to be still 25 years old??? Can larger sailors ever bring up with subject without using derogatory terms like "dwarf" and "midget"???? Since it seems they can't stop insulting lighter sailors, can we in return call any multiclass association for them "Fatsail"????? |
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Brian
Really should get out more Joined: 27 Sep 04 Location: Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 503 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jan 05 at 9:21pm |
whose into the character assasination now? and i dont want to join fastsail to look at women in wetsuits? that is the complete opposite of what i said???
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Pierre
Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1532 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jan 05 at 8:15pm |
Well I thank the good Lord I sail an Osprey....I'm stuffed everywhere else
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redback
Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Tunbridge Wells Online Status: Offline Posts: 1502 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jan 05 at 7:10pm |
Yes I feel a bit agrieved even though I sail a 4000 which carries weight well. If you look at the 4000 weight equalisation chart http://www.laser4000.org.uk/docs/rackchart.pdf you'll see that at about 89kg (in kit) makes me heavy for a helm. I suspect the chart was produced for people without kit or the numbers were dug up 20 years ago. These days most blokes are taller than my 5' 10" and when they get older they're going to be off the scale. |
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gordon
Really should get out more Joined: 07 Sep 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1037 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jan 05 at 6:56pm |
The weight list just goes to prove that dinghy sailing has taken a wrong turn somewhere and become a sport for small people...the only options in the list for 2 average 40ish men sailing together are the 505 and the Star (not a dinghy!) Is it any wonder that dinghy sailing is declining and sailors are migrating to the keelboat and cruiser fleets. Is it not time to start protesting - a 100kg+ sit in at the Dinghy Show perhaps! We can all sit on the sidedecks of the dwarf classes and show everyone just how fragile they are!
Gordon
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