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    "Tennis Elbow" (Lateral Epicondylitis) - anyone use a brace with success?

    Wondering if anyone has had the unfortunate aggravation of "Tennis Elbow" which occurs in many chronic load bearing activities with a grip (ie main sheeting). This is inflammation and pain on the outside (lateral side) of the elbow on or near the pointy prominence. With this type of injury, has...
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    Cutting down Trailex support rods

    I don't know what the specific difference is with my particular Trailex trailer, but it's a couple inches taller that the other trailers at my club. Getting my boat up and over the gunwale supports to get on the dolly poses me some challenges with my own height being on the shorter side. I am...
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    Trailex Trailer Bow Cushioning?

    Hey All, One lil' minor winter project I would like to do is to put some type of rubber or durable foam cushion on the Trailex aluminum bow plate the Laser sits on. I am sure others have gotten something. I have been taping on foam but shreds up after a couple trips. I look forward what...
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    Outhaul Rigging Question

    Is there anything unsound, not fast, class illegal, or otherwise plain dumb using something like this carabiner/block on the Laser outhaul clew? I have a typical shackle and single block currently rigged that I find difficult to undo when coming in to dock for quick removal. (BTW I am not into...
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    Polisher / Buffer Recommendations

    I'm looking to put a good polisher / buffer into my arsenal of tools and get regular on my hull care? I was thinking of going all out for top of the line DeWalt, but then read the DeWalt are not great for beginners. That makes me think twice and I definitely don't want to do any damage. What...
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    Spectrum Gel Coat Paste for Gel Coat chips

    Hi, I am going to take care of a a couple Gel Coat chips on the deck and in the mast step of a 2017 Laser. The glass is fine. These are purely cosmetic but mainly to keep water from getting in between. I read-up on Spectrum Gel Coat Paste and it looks very easy. Unless anyone has any red...
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    Laser Cockpit Autobailer "Not class legal for racing" . . . What?

    Hi all, Just returned to Lasers after 20 years! Picked-up a boat last month and looking to replace the cockpit autobailer. I noticed on some of the bailers listed, the ad will say "Not class legal for racing". What's up with that? Seriously you show up to a regatta and someone says 'geez...

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