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    Boom is getting me down

    When the boom is cranked down on a beat and I go to tack, I get caught by it and its made me capsize a few times. Apart from crouching more, do you guys release the kicker before a tack? If so, how much?
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    Lookin for Laser vids

    I'm looking for some up to date video clips of laser racing, preferably inland/light wind stuff, anyone have some good links or clips they can post? The only one we appear to have on the site is from the 70's - great but like to see something more up to date!
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    mainsheet block faves

    What mainsheet block does the forum recommend to replace my '86 vintage original? Would this be a good one for a poll?
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    Don't press the red button!

    Just what is that red button for on the sail? If I press it, does it make me go faster? If so, I think mine is faulty.
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    Snap!

    Had a great weekend's sailing here in the UK at our local club pond in strong winds but it cost me! Managed to snap a radial mast just below the kicker (on a run) on Saturday and then another one, at the join, after an invert on Sunday, also ripping the sail in the process. Two masts and one...
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    Harken official rigging guide

    Deoes anyone know of a link to a pdf with instructions for rigging of the Harken XD kit (Cunningham/Outhaul and Kicker/Vang)? Just wanted to see how they recommended the kit was rigged. The Harken and Laser sites don't seem to have these instructions (the same as you find in the pack).
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    Deck controls

    More an observation and sure it doesn't make any real difference, but as the mast rotates, does that not tighten the newer deck mounted cunningham/outhaul in the process?:confused:
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    Rudder alignment?

    Noticed last night (in light airs) that when the tiller is exactly centered in the boat, the boat does not sail straight towards a mark etc. I needed to either heel the boat or use a slight amount of tiller to get me there. Is that right, or could my tiller be out of alignment? Concerned I am...
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    Sail query

    Out racing at our club yesterday in quite stong, gusty conditions (leading from the rear) and noticed that on a beat, other full rigs around me seem to have more curve in the leech - looking up that part of my sail appears flat, the battens seem very flat, with a vertical crease running down the...
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    carbon tiller length

    My rooster carbon tiller appears to be shorter than the stock alloy item. Is this normal? If I stick it right to the back of the stock, its about an inch shorter.

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