Use my rule of thum if it's more sxpensive then it must be better!!
All Laser sails are exactly equal!!!
The class and the builders have strict production rules and nobody would ever let a sail out of the loft without makeing certain it is exaclty just like all the other Laser sails ever built.
Note: The Centerboard and rudders being supplied with Australian boats are just like the blades coming with European and NA Boats too. There are no diferences in performance or durability period.
Our class is one design and NOBODY would allow any new or different ptroducts into the Laser line of products.
The difference in price between a Hyde and North sail is purely because Hyde sails are sold by people who found out stupid consumers would pay for something that costs more just to have a different logo.
For a 4.7 is doesn't matter....buy a North and save the $$...howver soon very very soon North Sails will be a thing of the past.....(mark my words)
For a 4.7 is doesn't matter....buy a North and save the $$...howver soon very very soon North Sails will be a thing of the past.....(mark my words)
OK, I do mark your words. What do you know about what is happening in the world of Laser sails?
Is it possible to just get a brand new hull ,no parts
This is off topic but the man asked.....
DK: Up here in Canada a Laser dealer in Ontario called Pride Marine offers a hull only option for $4,399.99 CDN (excl taxes, shipping).
http://www.pridemarine.com/index.cfm?category=10543|10544&product=2231176
Might as well pay the extra $1,000.00 and get everything along with the free dolly or boat cover, (whatever freebie is offered these days w/purchase of a new boat).
This is off topic but the man asked.....
DK: Up here in Canada a Laser dealer in Ontario called Pride Marine offers a hull only option for $4,399.99 CDN (excl taxes, shipping).
http://www.pridemarine.com/index.cfm?category=10543|10544&product=2231176
All new Laser Race and Laser XDs are now coming with Hyde sails as standard, no more Norths. North started supplying Laser sails back in the early 90s when they were investors in the original SunfishLaser Inc. which is long gone. Since all Performance Sailcraft Europe boats come with Hyde sails the odds are that the shift will continue....
Probably either stay the same or drive the price up due to the fact that there is no competition.So if you think North will stop offering sails, and Hyde will be the main provider, will this lower the price of Hyde sails at all?
Here is australia you can get just a hull and i weigh 61 kgsIs it possible to just get a brand new hull ,no parts
All Laser sails are exactly equal!!!
The class and the builders have strict production rules and nobody would ever let a sail out of the loft without makeing certain it is exaclty just like all the other Laser sails ever built.
Note: The Centerboard and rudders being supplied with Australian boats are just like the blades coming with European and NA Boats too. There are no diferences in performance or durability period.
Our class is one design and NOBODY would allow any new or different ptroducts into the Laser line of products.
The difference in price between a Hyde and North sail is purely because Hyde sails are sold by people who found out stupid consumers would pay for something that costs more just to have a different logo.
Rumor has it NIKE is considering distribution of a $2000 Laser sail called Lasair.
Hi!
I´m a laser sailor from Spain, in Europe. Now €/$ rate is in our side, I am thinking about buying a NORTH sail in APS website.
¿Are this sails "class legal" in europe?
It sounds too easy to answer but I would like to have your opinions.
Thanks.
Yes - but watch for import TAX
Due to international trademark regulations they don´t sell otuside their market zone.
I don't beleive there is a legal bar on intercontinental trade of sails just a Performance Sailcraft restriction. There are many ways around these and I know of numerous UK sailors who have beaten the 'ban'. One of the most common being to order online for a delivery to a friend or acquaintance in the States and them to post it on. I beleive that some have used this as a method for reducing the Import Tax duty as well though of cours I couldn't possibly comment!