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    tech savvy laser sailors?

    Try a rudder mount, or a tiller mount, that would give you a good view from the stern, and if that works, you should get another to mount on the bow looking toward where you are going so you have a shot of you, and a shot of your destination!
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    strong wind tacking (end up in irons)

    merrily said it best... vang off
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    Laser for beginners.. is it easy?

    you said that you've never sailed before... therefore i would try to find a learn to sail program or learn in a boat that works best with more than two people. then once you get the hang of it try a laser because like someone else said, the technique isn't big difference. but again learn all...
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    Mainsheet caught on lifejacket when tacking

    i personally have a stohlquist low profile with a side zip. I also have to agree with the tip on sliding your butt back toward the rail. I went out today and thought about sliding back... it was what i've been doing all along. I'm 6'1" 175 lbs. and i've never had a problem getting under the...
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    Mainsheet caught on lifejacket when tacking

    First, as one of the other sailors said, you should put another support piece (a metal U and rivot it to the boom). I didn't think that any boom could not come with that piece, in which case it is that metal U that gets caught on the lifey. Even when you are two blocked and maxed on vang...
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    Laser Tiller and extension

    Thanks a ton
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    Laser Tiller and extension

    I want to get a new tiller and longer extension but don't want to spend a ton, i'd also like a carbon fiber, anyone got any good ideas on a company or specific tiller and/or what i should expect pricewise
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    Racing just for fun on Lake St Claire

    anyone know of anything in the evenings thats just for fun
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    I now own a Laser!--cold water question

    go out in your 5/3 with buddy in motor boat and have fun getting stung by the cold water but itll warm up in the suit rather quickly if its a sunny day. Be sure you have good boots and gloves
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    Winter Storage

    First year storing my laser, and need some suggestions. I've got it on a trailer(not the laser trailer or dolly) and need to move it. I live in Michigan so it can be 15 degrees on saturday and 64 on monday, i'm not sure how this will affect it. Any suggestions would help!

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