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Post by aus729 on Sept 8, 2008 12:05:57 GMT 10
We need to come up with a name.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2008 13:21:45 GMT 10
How about "smallboy" rig
OR....
AFB RIG (anti fatboy)
What weight is it aimed at?
60kg?
I hope it gets more smaller people / women / juniors sailing the boat
Not all are "blessed" with being 80kg at 17 years old!
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Post by tim on Sept 22, 2008 22:47:19 GMT 10
How about the "Sprint" rig?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2008 13:05:03 GMT 10
How about the OK Flite (mixture of flight and light) or OK Sprite (light and nimble....plus maybe you could get some sponsorship from Coca Cola with this name!)
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Post by Glenn AUS 719 on Sept 29, 2008 20:56:48 GMT 10
Or mini me rig? Could we use this rig when it blows like hell? so a two rig option at a regatta? Just kidding.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2008 11:41:59 GMT 10
It measures as an OK doesn't it? Is there any reason you couldn't use it as an option?
Back on topic - I reckon the name should sound like a hotter version of an OK rather than a soft option. So names like "sprint" are good, names that sound a bit " junior" are less good in my book.
Or how about the OK Zero - as in "size zero"?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2008 16:05:54 GMT 10
Racing at Albert Park Lake last Saturday there was an OK with a 10% reduced rig, although the wind was only 10 knots it beat all the Lasers and the other full sailed OKs (including me) I believe the theory is that the back of the sail is fairly ineffective except on a dead run.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2008 18:45:19 GMT 10
Getting a bit off-topic for name of the rig, but I'd support Confused about good speed from a reduced width sail on the lake (flat water). I have a Sabre sail which is a bit shorter than the average, a couple of inches of the roach/leech might have been removed in the sail's distant past.
Anyway, the sail beat's to windward beautifully on the lake, points nicely, as well and maybe better than many new sails. But doesn't have the power for waves on the bay. Plus, on the lake, a dead run or even a reach doesn't get as much power as a larger sail. My theory on beating to windward is that the last few inches of the sail are only generating drag, no lift.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2008 10:52:04 GMT 10
Racing at Albert Park Lake last Saturday there was an OK with a 10% reduced rig, although the wind was only 10 knots it beat all the Lasers and the other full sailed OKs (including me) I believe the theory is that the back of the sail is fairly ineffective except on a dead run. Dare I ask who was sailing it? Because if it was Bruce you know that doesn't count
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2008 4:19:54 GMT 10
Or the 'OKI DOKI" rig
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Post by aus734 on Oct 15, 2008 20:11:54 GMT 10
I like the name 'SPRINT' also 'FLITE' or 'SPRITE' are ok, we need to have a name before the nationals, any coments on this are welcome. The new sail will not measure as an OK sail, it has a full length top batten to flatten the head. The cut down sail has the same battens as the OK sail but we have trouble flattening it.
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Post by Glenn AUS 719 on Oct 15, 2008 22:04:32 GMT 10
Perhaps we could call the rig the Intro rig and has anyone thought about handicaps.
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Post by aus694 on Oct 16, 2008 10:39:27 GMT 10
a little obtuse but how about the "SoSo" rig? i.e. not quite OK.
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Post by aus716 on Oct 16, 2008 11:10:27 GMT 10
dry, very dry
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Post by bruceg on Nov 24, 2022 20:16:26 GMT 10
I don't think you need a particular name really. If you must however the name must sound positive, progressive, fair and non-condescending. The shortened foot sail means that the boat is now controlled by me (albeit poorly) rather than the other way around. I'm a 63 Kg, older, male sailor and have enjoyed sailing ever since I changed to the small sail.
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