tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743510240401399331.post7836747001826840527..comments2023-09-30T23:22:48.898-07:00Comments on Improper Course: The New Laser Rigs ExplainedDoug / Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05161131921177367663noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743510240401399331.post-69845412284700565232019-03-13T08:58:02.364-07:002019-03-13T08:58:02.364-07:00Thank you so much for "adding facts to spoil ...Thank you so much for "adding facts to spoil the conspiracy theory". But, I'm still a bit confused. Is this the same thing as the proposed "ARC rig" (https://www.facebook.com/LaserPerformanceSailboats/videos/2233133610289033/)?<br /><br />I have to admit that I'm a bit nervous about the possibility that the C6 and C8 this will split the Radial and Full Rig classes. I like change and advancing with the times, but it seems like these developments will not be performance neutral (like past changes to the classes), nor will the C6 and C8 extend the range of athletes that will be able to participate (like the M-class, Radial, and 4.7 tried to do). Instead, the C6 and C8 seem to be in direct competition with the Radial and Full rig. If everyone agreed to switch over, and the cost of the new rigs were similar to the old, then they could be a very positive change, but if there's only a partial change over, then we could end up with fewer boats on the start line for C6 and Radial and C8 and full rig. I guess for me, the best thing about the Laser class isn't the boat. It's the sailors. As long as I can sail along with (well, actually mostly behind), these great competitors and friends I don't really care what boat I'm sailing.<br /><br />Stefan<br />Stefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12260045198792903137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743510240401399331.post-65312337041774551172019-03-09T08:35:02.513-08:002019-03-09T08:35:02.513-08:00Thanks for sharing. The new rigs look great, and b...Thanks for sharing. The new rigs look great, and being able to check it in on a plane is awesome.<br /><br />That said, it's interesting that concussion avoidance was't a bigger design consideration, especially since the C5 will often be sailed by younger kids, and concussions are an increasing issue in our sport. What do you think?<br /><br />On another note: if you want tips on getting a C5 rig into check-in luggage, this article on traveling with an Opti rig might be helpful: https://medium.com/@alsargent/optimist-spar-carriers-more-than-you-ever-wanted-to-know-3dd35c8df24Al Sargenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698253752203766393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743510240401399331.post-54983558186108821182019-03-07T04:22:31.318-08:002019-03-07T04:22:31.318-08:00Great news. It's good to see that things are p...Great news. It's good to see that things are proceeding so positively. Especially pleased to hear that there is a specification ready to add to the Laser Construction Manual for the C5, and that the C rigs will be in Valencia for the Olympic boat selection sea trials, even if only as an insurance policy. I hope that they do select the Laser with C-rigs for the 2024 Olympics.Tillermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639738519386820997noreply@blogger.com