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    Bent Bottom Section

    Alright... heres the question: I bought a radial Bottom section new and i used it a max of 65 times. about 60-70% of the time its super light winds. The section is now bent, with about an 8-11 in. displacement. This displacement is by lineing up the gooseneck and vang tang and looking...
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    Just a quick question

    Say i had an old wetsuit, and cut it at the waist, to wear on hot days, how could i seal the cut (seal as in you would burn the tip of a cut rope to keep it form fraying). or would just cutting it be fine.
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    Stamp it!

    I was in my basement shaving down my hockey stick, when I found this stamp (see attachment) on the table. It looked like a laser, and I read about the stamp on the net and it is a laser. So I just thought some of you might be interested in it. Heres some information I found: Postal...
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    "Limp dick" or "Kink dick"

    I know this should probably go into the other category with the rules and stuff, but anyways. "Limp/Kink Dick" is slang for the kinking of the traveller blocks. I was just wondering... is it legal to permanently kink (kink then tape-up) your traveller blocks to reduce the length from end to...
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    Hiking strap

    Does this work for the hiking strap adjustment line? I haven’t used it yet, but I think it might.
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    Mast retaining line

    Which style do you use? Which style is best? Why? I’m really interested, so anyone's input would be greatly appreciated! there are three types i have seen: -the standard (see attached pictures) -the kind that atteches from the gooseneck and the block base with line (see attached...
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    Rudder Downhauls

    My ridder downhaul is a pain in the arse, infact, its pointless in terms of 'ajusting' the rudder from beavertailed to the vertical position. i hav to push down the blade manualy. i got this.... "...1/8" Spectra is best for the downhaul, lead it up over the top front cross pin and out the...
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    Outhauls

    People put a block on their clue, no? why not one at the outhaul fairlead. it is legal, isnt it? the fairlead adds sooo much friction, smack on a block!
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    Laser Goods

    Where is the best place in Canada to buy sailing gear/goods. Examples: Hiking Pants, Watches, Tillers, Extentions, etc. In terms of prices, Thanks, Iain
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    Class Politics  Protest Flags

    Hi, is having a protest flag legal? I’m talking about a flag, jammed into a capsule, taped to the boom with a ripcord If so, do all regattas accept them? Or is it interchangeable? c ya, iain
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    Spar Traveling

    Where do you put your spars while traveling? And if you use pipe to keep them in, could you please mention specifics on the pipe, I am interested in building spar carriers thank you, Iain
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    Elasticity

    As we all know, there is shock chord that you can attach to the clue of you sail to keep a little tension on the outhaul for light wind sailing. Well, are you allowed to have one for the Cunningham? It has been on my mind for a while, thinking about it. Possible outcomes could be: Go from...
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    Light Wind Main Sheet

    hi, In your oppinion, what is the best light-wind mainsheet out there? Please state line lype and diameter.

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