November 08, 2018 2 min read
The big C word is nearly upon us, just over 6 weeks until Santa will be jumping down your chimney to deliver some nice new sailing bits to you ahead of 2019.
As a Laser Performance authorised dealer for the Laser boats and spare parts we thought it would be helpful for you if we identified some popular Laser items which would make perfect stocking fillers. Pass this article onto Santa and the elves in your house hold to ensure they've got some great sailing gift ideas.
A good priced item as a Christmas gift, the Laser Clew strap comes in white with a Laser Performance logo.
The Laser self bailer is an item sailors replace quite often and it's always great to have a spare one sitting in the toolbox just incase it's needed at an event.
It comes as a unit with everything you need including screws and fixings.
Having a spare set of battens is always a good idea, although they might be a pain to stuff into a stocking your sailor will surely love them as a gift.
There are two friction pad options available for the Laser, ask a Laser sailor which they prefer and most people will give you a different option.
These wear out if you're doing alot of sailing so it's worth getting a few, quite often our customers buy 5 at a time.
There are four official sail bag option from Laser Performance, three options if you want to fold your sail and one option if you want to leave it rolled.
Laser 4.7 Sail Bag - Folded
Laser Radial Sail Bag - Folded
Laser Standard Sail Bag - Folded
Laser Rolled Long Sail Bag - For rolled sails
Keep your foils protected and safe with a Laser Peformance foil bag. Designed with padded space for your rudder and board it also has a handy side pocket for your ropes, battens and other accessories.
Be ready for those bumps in the road with a handy 125ml pot of Laser Ice Blue gelcoat.
The full set of new mainsheet blocks for your Laser made by Harken. These are now standard issue on new Lasers and would be ideal if your sailor is using the older blue mainsheet blocks.
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My favourite rope for splicing
Solid folding lock knife, this is my third one (dropped the last and the first I had for over 6 years).
Looks like it will be good at cutting rope, I've only ever used it for cutting cheese...
we order some stainless beta pins, good price and very quick delivery.
Zhik described this range as medium waterproofness. Unsure what this means and whether I need a spare set of gear for stronger weather. Not convinced but it fits well and it’s a good make. Would be good to see a long term review
The Inglefield clip was invented by Lieutenant Edward Inglefield RN in the 1890s, it has been standard issue to British warships since 1895.
The idea was to make a reliable and fast way of assembling a hoist of signal flags, which they do very well.
I have had a long involvement with these clips, mostly for flags, but they have other uses, for example the West Lancashire Seabird One Design (a half rater) use the clips for their spinnaker halyard attachment to the sail, and I have seen a big version cut out of steel plate for a special job.
The standard clips are made from brass, these medium size nylon ones are clearly not as strong as brass, but they are good for small flags.
A further advantage is the avoidance of metallic stains on the bunting.
I don't think they would be strong enough for a big flag in windy conditions, but that isnt what i purchased them for.
Brilliant rope pack - thanks
Well made and arrived well within time frame really happy with the cover and service highly recommended
Many thanks to the team for advice on which products are in stock and which is most suitable.
This part fitted exactly.Excellent expert advice. Promptly delivered.
Regards Martin
Buoyancy aid arrived nice and quickly, and a nice little park of love heart sweets. Haven’t had chance to sail in it yet, but it’s a nice fit and great quality. Should be testing it out this Sunday.
Quick delivery, well made product and perfect for my purposes.
Goods as described. Arrived promptly. Everything as expected.
I bought the rope to replace rope for stage curtains at our village hall. It was speedily delivered in time for the panto and is smooth to use and does the job perfectly!
Great easy to use web shop, delivered on time exactly as described, will deffo use again
Finding it difficult to refuel & surprised how quick the fuel runs out
Came exactly as described --work well--delivered promptly