Island17 0 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Hey guys. Been away from sailing for quite a while and possible getting back into a bit of laser and fourseventy sailing in Auckland. Aside from a PFD, what's the most important gear I should be trying to pick up? I have a normal surfing wetsuit right now but that's about it. Any advice/recommendations greatly appreciated! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banaari 27 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Aqua boots of some description. Launch / retrieval / capsize operations frequently involve feet in murky water w/ stones, oyster shells.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cam 0 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 yes agreed boots are important for these dinghies, they help grip the hiking strap to which reduces foot/ankle fatigue. you are probably sorted by now hopefully, but if you want to sail the laser much, I highly recommend some decent hiking shorts like these with built in battens http://www.nzsailing.net/rooster-3-4-hi ... 49166.html or these which take pads http://www.nzsailing.net/rooster-pro-hi ... 49167.html but at least get the pads (for $35) to stick inside your existing wet suit (they work ok with any wet suit really you don't have to buy the hiking shorts above for the pads alone to work) http://www.nzsailing.net/rooster-hiking ... 61769.html cheers and fair winds whatever you sail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zohaa 0 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Make sure he takes the jibsheet out with him, so he can ease it in gusts etc. He can probably push the rope into the hook on the harness if he needs to use both hands for anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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