Recent content by petiedons

Do Radial lower mast sections ever wear out? Is there a difference between a new one and one that is 10 years old?

Thanks for all the advice y'all. It sounds like the Radial is the rig for me. And I agree, its better to sail a simple boat in a big fleet than in a wicked cool boat in a tiny fleet. I still lust after a Foiler Moth, though.

Thanks for the advice, both of you. I didn't know it was kosher to switch rigs. Can I be competitive in club races in a Radial with my weight against bigger guys in full rigs?

Howdy Y'all. I'm a little guy, 120 lbs 5 foot 1 inch tall. The Radial is rated for 120 lbs to 155 lbs. OH I'm not young either... 'bout to turn 42, but I'm fit. I learned to sail on a Laser and owned one back in the day. I'm looking to get back into Laser racing. My question is this: at 120...