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    hiking pants

    Just got a pair of the Magic Marine strap-on pads. What is the works best under these? I have a spring suit that I'm considering, but am a little worried about being too warm this weekend. And is it advisable to wear something over the strap-on pads (seems like too many layers...)? Thanks...
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    Clew tie down required?

    Agreed. And this would still be a tie-down, but it wouldn't be a separate line. It's strictly a convenience in rigging idea, with no really benefit to performance and, hopefully, no detriment to it either. I'll try to post a picture. Overall, I think it's great that the Laser class has...
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    Clew tie down required?

    This would technically still be a clew tie down, just not a separate one. It uses the outhaul primary looped around the boom and connected to the cringle with a stopper ball. Confusing to explain but very simple to rig. Maybe I'll try to post a picture...
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    Clew tie down required?

    Anyone know if you have to use a clew tie-down, or can it be part of the outhaul line? And if so, does the loop around the boom count as a turning point? There's a very simple way to use the outhaul as the tie down which would tighten itself to the boom, but I have to assume it's probably...
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    Optimum Hull Weight

    I know 130# is the number being thrown out by Vangaurd these days, but I couldn't find anything in the class rules that specifies a minimum weight. Anyone have an idea about what the hull "should" weigh with all the deck fittings entact? Probably more important than how much is where, I'd...
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    Chesapeake Bay Racing

    Just bought a laser stnd and my wife and I are looking forward to racing it on the bay. SSA in Annapolis is probably out of our range for the first season or so. I've heard that there's a nice fleet on the Magothy but haven't been able to find any online info. Anyone have...

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