Recent content by ThePrincess

The washer idea works almost always, but if you're planning on racing, a flat carbon fiber tiller (like the Black Diamond) works incredibly well.

Thanks for all the feedback. I figured out how to make my ext. stronger so, guess I'll just wait until it breaks again!

Does anybody know the cost difference between the ACME and the Rooster? ...those are the two that sound most convincing

Everybody that I sail with has a carbon fiber tiller and extension, as do I. But, after breaking yet another and having to fix it, I am beginning to wonder if carbon is really better. Aluminum isn't noticeably heavier, and it bends instead of shattering. Thoughts?

...apparently the entire Richmond-San Rafael bridge is closed because the high winds caused several accidents...101 South is closed at the 580 intersection because the new overpass being built there is falling apart somewhat, and wood has been falling on cars...101 North is open, but it's backed...

anyone seen the data from this one? About 33 steady at RYC right now, gust to 51...Angel Island about 54 steady, with gust to 73...In the north bay, the rain has been coming down hard all day, do you think it will flood like a few years ago?? This is pretty wild, I hope nobody is out sailing...

Got a friend of mine who wants to sell his laser, I think it's an 02, hull in good shape, bone-dry, spars and sail with one season or less, straight blades, stock lines, stock tiller/extension, dolly, wants to sell for ABSOLUTELY no less than $3500. Good deal or not so much?:confused:

Recently I replaced my auto bailer, and have been very happy with the results...However, i have recently discovered that my bands connecting the "plug" to the actual opening have disappeared. I don't know where to find new ones, someone said that they were just o-rings that you could get at any...

if possible, avoid the 420. if not, then concentrate on sitting with your butt in front of the traveler bar, but your legs behind. stay close to your crew and play the main...hard. hike...hard

this is not at all a professional opinion-- During the pacific coast champs, a carbon composite topsection was available for testing by tracy usher and the like, i believe he said that he wasn't wild about it. I really don't think that it would be worth it with the increase in cost. as for...

Going back to the original question, I often find myself in situations like this, and I have to agree with Ross: Ease, Hike, Trim. If you haven't planned ahead (oh no god forbid you should make a mistake) try letting out your mainsheet and steering down while throwing your weight out as hard...

If you have the time and money, put a trailer hitch on that van and buy a Kitty Hawk laser trailer. They're light and easy to handle and built specifically for the laser.

Depends, where do you sail? In San Francisco, usually a wetsuit is plenty, but the water you're swimming in may be colder...

Interesting racing for those who were there on Sunday. About 40 lasers signed up, with over 180 small boats total! I didn't think it was that windy, mostly nasty chop and very low temperatures. I was shocked to find out that during our one race, only three RYC crash boats were on the water...

indeed. good call.