Recent content by wrestlingthewind

So than the question is: if not on the forum will the Class respond to members in writing providing the facts that are available today? If so can you list the questions, we all would like the answers to? Letters vs email, as well as, paid Class membership might reap so additional information. I...

I think I read a ad for 2010 regatta boats complete for $3946 in Ct. in the spring 2011 laser sailor. Thats pretty cheap. But the overall question is what will and not be considered a legal laser? Did this dispute occur in 2010 or 2011?

Wow... the last post was only to be two or so lines. The point that I wanted to share was that as a Laser Dealer,( bill to and ship to was the same) we received a number of boats from alot of different manufacturing sites and the boats were are all the same except colors. $ drives...

In todays economic times, I am surprised that Intensity Has not yet been bought out by a leading manufacturer, so that they can maintain and and control everything, brands at one price and generics at another. These are not for class functions but at clubs and frostbiting?

However, this didn't stop PCA importing boats to europe by the container load. At first they were brand new, then after a few stern letters and the threat of loss of constructors licence these imports took the form of second hand boats generally sailed once. Why on earth would european...

In light of the class distractions, you seem to be on target with the renewed interest in the class. Your concept of including the class, clubs, and builders seem to have a synergy that enhances sailing, especially Lasers. ( not-available in the US). The renaissance in Laser sailing in the...

obviously, I am looking for a new laser to sail. My odds at winning the 200,000 is quite small.

The point is can the supplier decide to have their product manufactured over seas "china" and still slap a sticker on it as their own? It would meet class standards, and be certified as a class legal product? LP laser built in china.. Would we as consumers have big benefit? or would it be in...

I think reading how to sports how to is great! I have done it so many times. But, the technology available with video has revolutionized games. I use them as trainers for all my sport teams. To that end, I have been sailing Lasers for a long time. I always thought I had speed, but I...

Is it class legal to sew the battens in? Is it best to have a tube to roll it if they are in? What size tube is best? I have so many sails with batten tips stuck inside the elastic, or have lost them completely due to luffing at the dock. help please....

Are cheap lasers now being produced in china?

Ok, I understand the principle of a "beaten" boat with hi-use in strong winds verse a stiff one. My question is for your opinion, but which series boats were the fastest? I have had several generations of boats, and my feeling personal feeling is the 21-29,000 series was the fastest built...

Paxfish, you should market your book as a CliffnNotes brand. Just to substitute some of these items,with something healthier like Tea, will reduce the hunger pangs and keep you hydrated, your body fat will melt. Fitness and laser saiing strength is another topic. I have however, gained...

I am trying to revive a Laser fleet and I believe holding weekday sailing races, Laser reaching contests, and parent/ youth racing will spark real laser racing. Any help with ideas, welcome.

As a new racer and official paid member of Laser, I loved the posting. In my estimate this represents a larger portion of laser sailors than active members of the class.