Subject: Getting started in lasers
From Sealink
13 June 2006 at 02:34:26
Having spent a few years sailing cruisers 3 I want to get started in dinghies but before spending a lot of cash I was wondering what the best way of getting started, having very little experience on dinghies (level 2). Do I jump in and buy a laser or what. Suggestions / comments, Cheers, D
From tim
13 June 2006 at 04:44:58
ya a laser is one of the best dinghies around to buy there not cheap but you could pick a good laser with 2 different rigs for around 3000 euro
From Sealink
13 June 2006 at 13:15:16
Why have two rigs? I'm about 6ft, 13 - 14 stone and figured that a standard rig would be the option to go for.
From -Randommer-
14 June 2006 at 20:51:58
Cause you may not be able to handle it your only a level 2.full rig is quite a step if youve barely sailed dinghies.Try radial then move up if comfortable
From david
21 June 2006 at 19:06:50
you can get an old laser cheap for about £500 get used to it, if it get bashed round so what. get use to the boat and then when your ready get a newer boat!!
From Sealink
23 June 2006 at 16:48:34
Thanks for the advice. Cheers.