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Sponsored sailor and RYA Youth National Champion James Foster tells us what he thinks are the top 5 must-have products if you're a Laser sailor.
This world-renowned combination allows maximum grip of the toe strap, reducing fatigue and allows for the optimal hiking technique.
The unique tooth grip system is on the underside of the strap and on top of the boot, the teeth lock in with each other to keep your feet secure while hiking.
Sailing Chandlery offer the boots and strap together as a package.
Zhik 360 Sailing Boots with Laser Grip II Hiking Strap
The low profile of this buoyancy aid allows you to get under the boom with ease and it feels like you aren’t even wearing a buoyancy aid. Its ergonomic profile allows you to move freely without restriction.
Zhik now have this available in two colours, the original black/lime and also a new grey/blue colour.
The perfect summer sailing wetsuit:
The Microfleece X skiff suit is also available in a ladies version.
Zhik Mens Microfleece X Skiff Suit
Greatly minimise friction in your control lines allowing precise and easy adjustment while racing. Personally, I have found that this Harken block works so much better than the standard 18mm blocks that come with your Laser.
This Harken block comes as standard with some dyneema core rope to attach the block to your boat, however, you can also use 12 strand dyneema to attach the block to your boat.
It is essential to update your control lines and ropes from a safety standpoint; but they are also essential as they make your boat feel fresh and new. I would recommend a complete rope update as the first step to making any Laser ready to race.
My Laser rope recommendations:
|
Use |
Rope |
Length |
|
Mainsheet |
13.5m |
|
|
Outhaul Primary |
1.2m |
|
|
Outhaul Secondary |
5.5m |
|
|
Kicker Primary |
1.6m |
|
|
Kicker Secondary |
5m |
|
|
Downhaul Primary |
0.6m |
|
|
Downhaul Secondary |
3m |
|
|
Traveler |
3.5m |
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