The only consideration you should have when purchasing a mast is to allow plenty of time ordering them from Laser due to continued availability problems. The only difference between the two is the mast collar and end plugs, the British made ones being slightly narrower in diameter – an issue which can easily be overcome by packing tape – try to avoid using electrical tape as this ‘squashes’ easily reducing the benefit of packing the masts. Australian sections shipped over have been selling for up to 700 Euros, however both composites are made in the same factory in New Zealand. The composite mast supplied by Laser Performance is priced at £412.50. Ultimately, the only modification to a Laser that would result in the ideal weight changing is an increase or decrease in sail area. If you were a bit light for the Laser rig you were sailing, you’re still a bit light. I’ll put myself on the line by saying you do not need to gain or lose weight. Starting with a fundamental – bodyweight? The following article, written for Southeast Sailboats by Team GBR sailor Michael Beckett should provide you with everything you need to know about the new composite section. The first event to allow them was the Delta Lloyd regatta which has just taken place in Holland. The introduction of the long awaited composite top section was probably not one of ILCA’s finest moments with a lack of availability meaning that although class legal they weren’t allowed at events as people simply couldn’t buy them.
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