Hey all,
I just got my new (1979) Laser and replaced most the rigging since it was old and hard. While I was at it I gave the vang a little upgrade by adding a block and making it an 8:1. I used the figure 2 from this site: http://www.wvaegir.nl/newrig_2.html
Well, didn't go so well once out on the water. Once the vang was tight, I couldn't release it for the run. This resulted in a few unplanned swims when the boom touched the water. Anyhoo, I think part of the problem is that this system requires you to tie 2 extra anchor points. This extra clutter in addition to the cunningham caused too much friction.
Anyone have a simpler solution (without spending $300). While surfing, I came accross this article: http://www.sailnet.com/forums/racing-articles/20857-new-improved-laser-controls.html The picture half way down looks like he is using the stock vang with 2 extra blocks, but the picture isn't clear enough to make sense of it.
What do your modified vangs look like?
Thanks,
I just got my new (1979) Laser and replaced most the rigging since it was old and hard. While I was at it I gave the vang a little upgrade by adding a block and making it an 8:1. I used the figure 2 from this site: http://www.wvaegir.nl/newrig_2.html
Well, didn't go so well once out on the water. Once the vang was tight, I couldn't release it for the run. This resulted in a few unplanned swims when the boom touched the water. Anyhoo, I think part of the problem is that this system requires you to tie 2 extra anchor points. This extra clutter in addition to the cunningham caused too much friction.
Anyone have a simpler solution (without spending $300). While surfing, I came accross this article: http://www.sailnet.com/forums/racing-articles/20857-new-improved-laser-controls.html The picture half way down looks like he is using the stock vang with 2 extra blocks, but the picture isn't clear enough to make sense of it.
What do your modified vangs look like?
Thanks,
