Chuso007 said:I`ve just bought an old laser, (my first one) and I've never sailed a laser before. I'm about to buy a new sail and I don't know if I should buy standard or radial. I'm about 1´68 m and 70 kg. Can somebody help me decide? I live in northwest Spain, gusty and sometimes strong winds...
JacksonAUS said:The radial definitely has more advantages than the full rig. It really isn't that much slower in light winds, and in strong winds you can power up and point higher. You also have a yardstick advantage, as with this advantage in strong winds, you will also pick up positions on the overall results by having a lower yardstick.
But if it's the thrill you're after, go with the full rig. There's nothing better than planing out of control on a strong wind day. I am 6'2 and 90kg and I still find it a handful.