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April 06, 2020 2 min read
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 |
I rang to request some advice on replacement parts for my dinghy and was very impressed with the excellent advice and efficient delivery of the required parts. Many thanks
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The sales team were quick responding to our questions, dispatched to us promptly, and the product is a perfect replacement for our old tiller which ended up at the bottom of a lake!
It was time for me to upgrade to a newer Ilca and it was recommended that I get a Devoti. The price was competitive and the service from Andrew and his team was fantastic. I received lots of communication and the boat was delivered to me within 2 weeks. It is really great that Sailing Chandlery take the time to set up the rigging so that you can get straight on the water. I am very pleased with my new boat and am loving sailing it. Thank you Sailing Chandlery!
Ordered a dyneema RSAero halyard on the Thursday. It arrived by mid day on the Friday and was used on the Saturday. Excellent product and service. Thank you
Cover arrived after three days and is well made and completely covers the boat boom up . The straps and clips all work fine. Good product.
My local chandlery were unable to supply a white inspection hatch and so it was amatter of looking online. Sailing Chandlery had the cover I needed in stock at a good price and delivery. I had never used them before but the service I received was excellent with the delivery on time and the hatch is now fitted.
I will definitely return, especially with the discounts on offer. Thank you Sailing Chandlery!
Always happy with my orders from Sailing Chandlery. They are quick to post and very helpful when I have had a question.
Jason delivered the boat on time at Hayling Island Sailing Club. The boat was new and all the spars were in perfect condition. Jason came to pick up the boat and return the deposit which I gave at the time of the delivery. Every interaction with Andrew and Jason were handled very professionally. I will recommend to any sailor Sailing Chandlery in the future. I really appreciated how easy it was to charter this boat. Thank you very much. Jacques Kerrest
Prompt delivery, with helpful updates and time slot spot on. Perfect new sail at a great price and the number fixing service is well worth it. It even won its first race! Thank you.
I needed GBR letters for the ILCA Europeans and they arrived by the next post.
I made a mistake on my order and it was put right at zero cost to me ! Amazing !
I’ll certainly be back
Product exactly what I wanted
Excellent service and prompt delivery.
Had the boom and mast in stock. Order processed quickly, great service and local so could pick them up. Friendly and helpful staff as always. Thank you
Delivered on time after chatting by phone to a very helpful person at Sailing chandlery. Absolutely no complaint with this Company and will continue to use them for my sailing needs.
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