When the boom is cranked down on a beat and I go to tack, I get caught by it and its made me capsize a few times. Apart from crouching more, do you guys release the kicker before a tack? If so, how much?
I'm looking for some up to date video clips of laser racing, preferably inland/light wind stuff, anyone have some good links or clips they can post? The only one we appear to have on the site is from the 70's - great but like to see something more up to date!
In fact be VERY careful not to put too much pressure into the hull - this has been a topic on the RS forum where guys have used foot pumps etc, apparently the air pressure is too much and can split the deck/hull joint. Just lightly blowing into the drain hole at the back is enough.
Apparently an old washijg up liquid bottle is the right size for slipping over the end of the mast, I'm on the lookout for one and will let you know if it works!
(Not sure if you guys have washing up liquid in the US - you all use dishwashers, right?;))
Do you mean the fit is sloppy between the two sections? If the connection is worn and loose, it will allow the top section to swivel round = not good. Try wrapping a bit of packing tape around the connection to acheive a snug fit. If the ring is broken it may be worth replacing but otherwise...
Here in the UK we have Muc-Off (I also use it on my motorbike but they now do a version for boats) and thats really effective, specially if you use a stiff brush. Comes in a hand spray, spray a section, work in with the brush, then hose off after a few minutes, there's no acid in it and it words...
Think XD is a definate improvement over the old setup and have upgraded my old 120k with all the Harken goodies, but still think they have missed an opportunity to make it even more user friendly, IMHO only have to look at a Supernova to see where the controls should really be - led to both...
I take it you mean that you horizontally fold the top third, then roll it all. I have a plastic drainpipe and roll my new sail around this with no folds. If you fold the top of the sail, doesn't that create a horizontal crease, and wouldn't that affect the airflow?
Also do you guys take the...
Guys at our club recommend an old washing up liquid bottle with the top cut off (the cheapo value type from supermarkets), which seems to be the right shape and size to slip over the end of the mast. Yet to try it myself, but I'm going to. Think the ide is that over time it wears (and not the...
Interesting theory. If they are filled with gold (or diamonds, caviar etc.) I may ask the store to cut out the button, to save weight. Doubt I'll get a discount.:cool:
I'd already jibed but it happened when I let out the sheet. Its one of the earlier radial rigs (black lower section), came with the boat and I think it is about 1986, so it may have been stressed/fractured over the years. The fracture occured just under the kicker and went through the rivet...
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