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Comment on Single Handed Sailing? by Steve

Steve — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:01:36 +0000

Lots of Respect. Steve

Comment on Single Handed Sailing? by Keith Jamieson

Keith Jamieson — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:24:50 +0000

Steve, well done on your “single handed” sailing; I lost the use of my left hand in a motorbike accident when I was 20 but still manage to sail and race a flying fifteen!

Comment on RPX Questionnaire by John Davis

John Davis — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:48:25 +0000

Looking hard at RS100 to replace my Solo. While carbon is good in the short term you do have to look after it – we had a lot of problems with bike frames and forks – scratch them and you could get a ctastrophic failure!
How does the RPX compare?

Comment on Rooster Trapeze Harness Development by Matt Downing

Matt Downing — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:01:31 +0000

I couldnt help but 100% agree with Tony Roberts comment that I think would be a fantastic idea, and a solution to the whole bouyancy aid and harness rubbing, as well as bulkness. Would be FANTASTIC
But again it is just an idea

Comment on Rooster Trapeze Harness Development by Martin K

Martin K — Sun, 23 May 2010 20:51:16 +0000

Hi Rooster,

when do you think the new harness will be on the market?
23052010

Comment on Rooster Trapeze Harness Development by Toby Roberts

Toby Roberts — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:16:12 +0000

Have you considered integrating a buoyancy aid into the design?

This could create a very streamlined dual purpose ‘thing’ and would be genuinely revolutionary. I think this could really make a difference, increasing overall mobility. I am sure that if all the straps had foam filling, you could easily create a 50N or above buoyancy aid with much less overall bulk than a standard combination of harness and vest.

Just an idea. Best regards.

Comment on Tough Choices by Mikey

Mikey — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:07:06 +0000

For me, a track is a must-have thing, but I can’t see why this rules out a carbon mast. The RS300 has a carbon mast with an ally track glued or rivetted on (sorry, not sure which), and this works very nicely. The track is readily available off the shelf.

It would be a shame to spoil the credentials of the boat by putting a tin rig on it just because of this issue.

Comment on Rooster Trapeze Harness Development by Steve

Steve — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:21:16 +0000

Hi Peter,
we have two working samples on loan at the moment. One to a top lady 470 crew from UK – and one to a Musto Skiff Sailor. Both are giving us some more valuable feedback – so that when we press go – we know they will be the best. More info once it is in production will be posted here.

Comment on Rooster Trapeze Harness Development by Peter Morley-Smith

Peter Morley-Smith — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:15:50 +0000

Dear Sirs,
As I live in Spain, I shall be unable to visit the RYA dinghy show, but please send me as soon as it is available, full information and prices of the trapeze harness.
Thank you

Comment on Tough Choices by Steve B

Steve B — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 07:00:50 +0000

Have you considered a sleeved, zipped sail on an untracked mast? It works well for smaller boats such as Byte and Comet Extra, but I’m not sure if it will work for bigger sails.