Well, I just bought a used laser, it came with a full rig. I need a new sail and mast, the sail has a major rip, and the mast has a lot of corrosion. Everything is 30 years old. I was just wondering if I should get a radial instead of a full rig. I'm 5' 10", and 140 pounds.
A Radial should be the best compromise for you, unless the winds are typically light where you sail.
As a mediocre 150 pounder, I can handle a full rig up to about 15 mph. Good light-weight sailors can do OK in 15-20 mph, although they might not be competitive upwind.
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i just love the standard rig ,but in choppy water and heavy breezes it gets hard to control, so I prefer the radial, even in heavy storms the 4.7 is very cool to sail.
it depends where you sail, the heavier the wind, the smaller the sail..
i just love the standard rig ,but in choppy water and heavy breezes it gets hard to control, so I prefer the radial, even in heavy storms the 4.7 is very cool to sail.
it depends where you sail, the heavier the wind, the smaller the sail..