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I have seen several posts with regard to weight and sailing the full rig. Just wondering if it would make sense or even matter if you added ballast to bring your weight up to 185lbs or optimum weight for the full rig? Maybe even take on some water in the cockpit for the same effect. Anyone have...

Just wondering where Ross gets all his financial backing? It seems like his pat answer to anyones problems is to go and buy whatever it is. He must be from the OC. I am fairly new to the forum and understand he is a student who has Laser political ambition. I personally wouldnt vote for that...

It is probably one of my biggest gripes about rigging up is having the boom fall of the gooseneck. I am thinking about drilling a hole through the pin and putting a pin through it where it extends out both sides about an 1/8th inch and slotting the plastic mast insert so it keys in and turns...

Just humor me here, I have seen a few posts concerning this obvious design flaw. Has anyone tried to design a simple modification that would aleviate this? I realize eventually we learn to compensate for it but... What about some type of simple filet around the underside of the rear corners...

Is there a website or contact info for kittyhawk? I googled it and got everything but. I need a tail light for mine. Wanted to go original but have one from Napa on there now.

Maybe this is rhetoric, but how do you gauge your speed? How do you know you are on the best tack and are trimmed ideally. Are there indications that other than trim just shy of leading edge luff? If you are sailing alone how do you know you are sailing the fastest that you possibly can? I...

Just wondering if its an issue with anyone slipping out of the boat because of their style of hiking strap? Is it necesary or advantageous to have Zhik system? Why not just wear old sneakers and save the $

What do you use for UV protection on the deck? I have been told to just wash with water. But wouldnt something for UV protection extend the life and quality of the deck be better than nothing?

I just bought a boat from out of state and they dont have a regisration policy there. What do need to do in Ohio for the Laser and trailer? What are the fees? Also what is the Laser class association and should I join? How do I join?