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August 09, 2018 2 min read
At the 2018 Laser Nationals we supplied and fitted a Velocitek Prism compass and deck bracket to the Laser of Arthur Farley. We also took along a TackTick electronic compass to show Arthur so he was clear on the features of both items and how they could help improve his sailing.
He's very kindly supplied the below product review. Arthur Farley is the 2018 UK Laser Radial Under 16 National champion and had recently returned from a tour of Europe sailing his Laser.
Having used globe compasses' for a while I have watched with interest as the new digital race legal compasses have been released. Finding them fairly complicated and with lots of things on them as a Laser sailor I did not feel I needed.
My concern was in hearing that certain lenses where unable to read the display. The antiglare on the Velocitek compass is an invaluable addition allowing me to clearly read the large numbers on the display.
This is my first electronic compass, I was looking for a compass that was simple, easy to see (especially with polaroid sunglasses), lightweight and looked great on the boat of course.
The Velocitek Prism compass fulfils all of my needs and I think it is the best compass for a Laser sailors out there currently. Other compasses such as the Raymarine Micro Compass (Tacktick) have a timer and I believe that you don’t need it as i already have a watch on the boat. The Velocitek is also lighter and is much easier to see than the other compasses even when you are fully hiked out or when you are sat in the boat.
I think it an amazing compass and was a large help for me in winning my first National title in Plymouth this summer.
Velocitek Prism with Deck Bracket
Velocitek Prism with Mast Bracket
Ordered Harken xd kit from another chandlery but didn’t include this vital piece of kit. Thank you for quickly sending this piece of kit so quickly.
Comfortable but with enough grip so they feel like they'll stay on in a capsize (although I haven't experienced that yet). The lenses are good quality with no distortion and the price was really reasonable. Service from Sailing Chandlery was exemplary. Very good value.
Makes a more secure anchorage than a stopper knot
A stock of rope and cordage is essential for the proper function of any sailing club. Floating and non-floating rope are needed equally. This is a good product, at a reasonable price - if bought on the reel.
My first Zhik spray top, but just like the rest of the gear from Zhik the combination of design, material selection and style are spot on.
I’ve been wearing the top in the Dragon, Edinburgh Cup where there has been a rain and significant spray at time. The top has kept me warm and dry. Especially impressed with the neck seal. Dry, yet not constricting.
Boots arrived quickly and were a great fit
Very Good A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Service excellent as always . The pads are great for laser sailing
Great
Just what I was looking for, good to be able to buy any number of toggles I needed.
I bought some kingfisher spliceable rope to replace a continuous control line. It's an easy splice and that's down to the quality of the rope supplied by the Sailing Chandlery.
Great
It’s a nice halyard thing and strong, and looped through itself it has a slim profile. Also I need extra length and sailing chandlery where happy to add it on for me! Greatt!
A perfect match, installed and working well.
I do wish there was a less expensive shipping alternative for your international customers.
great products , great service
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