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    Mainsheet selection.

    Hey all. I need to replace a mainsheet in one of our Lasers at my college. They are not used for racing, but we take care of them fairly well. Any recommendations for what type of mainsheet to use? I did a quick search and couldn't find anything. I know Rooster makes nice line, but for...
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    Good sailing shoes?

    Hey. I sail on J24s and soon some other big boats, but my cheap West Marine shoes started chewing up my ankles and falling apart themselves. Any ideas of what brands are good for that kind of stuff? I was looking on apsltd.com and West Marine, and feel like asking around before I use all that...
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    Years of production

    I'm looking into buying an older Laser right now to learn on for a cheap price, but just wanted to check something first. The laser I have an eye on is a 1981 production year. I was wondering if there are any major changes between time expanses. I mean, it seems that it's very rare that...
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    Leeward Heel and Weather Helm

    Hey. I just have a quick question from an engineering standpoint. I understand from experience and some reading I've done that leeward heel upwind creates weather helm, while windward heel creates lee helm. I can't seem to get my mind wrapped around exactly why. In order for the weather helm...

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