sailor327 said:I dont know about you guys but who here thinks that the Laser class should come out with things that people can buy that have the laser logo them. I think it would be great to have things like T-Shirts, Stickers, Belts, and maybe things like backpacks and other bags. I think it would be a great way for advertisement for the class and plus it is free advertisement and the best type of advertisement because it is the sailors promoting the class instead of the class trying to promote the class. I personally would put laser stickers on my car, trailer, and everywhere else i could put stickers and i would wear a laser t-shirt all the time and would be willing to pay for these items which along with promoting the class would also generate revenue for the class. To me it almost sounds olike a full proof idea. It just makes me wonder why they haven't done it.
Deimos said:The class don't actually do it. They license it to a 3rd party who then gives the class a "kick-back". Once the designs are done and approved it just sit and wait for the money. Designs are pretty straightforward (as somebody said, logo and the word "Laser". 3rd party does layout, creates samples for approval so all the class has to do is to look at it and say "OK". If they cannot even do that then there is a serious problem in the US Class Association.
Ian